India

Capital / Liquidity

Indian Banks Accumulate G-Secs as Deadline for New LCR Norms Loom

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/03/2026

Lenders ramp up sovereign debt holdings as portfolios near regulatory minimum levels and revised liquidity coverage rules loom in April.

Fintech / Regtech

India, Israel Explore UPI Linkage, Deepen Cooperation in AI and Cybersecurity

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/03/2026

The two countries agree to examine interoperability between India’s UPI and Israel’s fast payment system, while accelerating collaboration in AI, cybersecurity and free trade talks.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Overhauls Mutual Fund Categorisation Rules, Caps Portfolio Overlap

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/03/2026

SEBI has capped portfolio overlap, introduced life-cycle funds, and scrapped solution-oriented schemes to reduce duplication and enhance investor clarity.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Eases Private Placement Rules for Co-operative Bank Umbrella Body

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/03/2026

The RBI has allowed the NUCFDC to raise capital from more than 200 subscribers through private share placements, aiming to help it onboard over 1,400 cooperative banks.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Mandates Use of Domestic Benchmarks for Gold, Silver ETF Valuation

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/03/2026

The move, effective April 2026, replaces the London benchmark to better reflect local market conditions and improve transparency for investors.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Mandates Additional Disclosures on Social Media by Regulated Entities

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/03/2026

Regulated entities required to clearly identify their SEBI registration details on social media to help investors distinguish licensed players from unregistered actors online.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Scrutinises YES Bank Over Forex Card Security Breach

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/02/2026

The RBI has summoned senior executives after unauthorised transactions linked to a data security lapse which affected about 5,000 prepaid forex card customers.

Fintech / Regtech

Apple in Talks with Indian Banks for Mid-2026 Payments Launch

By Manesh Samtani | 27/02/2026

The move would see Apple Pay integrate with India's UPI payments system, following new central bank rules on biometric authentication.

Enforcement

Indian Authorities Arrest Four Involved in IDFC First Bank Fraud

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/02/2026

Former bank employees allegedly colluded with external parties to siphon funds through a complex scheme, prompting arrests and raising questions about IDFC First Bank's internal controls.