India

    Indian Banks' Association to Review Business Correspondent Pay Structure

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/03/2026

    An IBA-led committee will reassess payments and fixed card-linked remuneration for BCs, amid concerns that low and transaction-based payouts are weakening last-mile financial inclusion efforts.

     

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    India Launches Pilot to Deliver Food Subsidies with CBDC

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/03/2026

    The government has launched a pilot using the digital rupee to deliver food benefits, calling it a step toward more transparent and efficient welfare distribution.

    Securities / Derivatives

    India’s GIFT City Sees Flurry of Listings and Market Initiatives

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/03/2026

    The IFSCA announced a series of collaborations, the launch of the first IPO, admission of overseas equity, a Sri Lankan blue bond listing and the rollout of expanded global investment access.

    Fintech / Regtech

    GARP and NSE Subsidiary Partner to Boost Risk Management in India

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/03/2026

    GARP and NAL Academy have announced a collaboration to expand risk management education, professional development and certification pathways across India.

    ESG / Sustainability

    SEBI Issues Norms for Independent Reviewers of Green Debt Securities

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/03/2026

    SEBI has updated requirements for appointing third-party reviewers and certifiers of green bonds and loans to enhance accountability, expertise and investor confidence.

    Securities / Derivatives

    India: NSE Chief Calls for Entry Barriers to Derivatives Market

    By Editors | 02/03/2026

    The proposal aims to protect small investors from speculative losses by introducing eligibility criteria, potentially linked to tax payments.

    India's IFSCA Issues New SWIFT Routing Rules for GIFT City Banks

    By Editors | 02/03/2026

    The new directives aim to resolve payment delays by ensuring cross-border remittances are correctly routed to IFSC Banking Units.

    Securities / Derivatives

    India’s NSE Invites Banks to Pitch for its Long-awaited IPO

    By Nithya Subramanian | 02/03/2026

    The NSE has begun soliciting proposals from investment banks and advisers as it advances plans for its expected IPO, which has received SEBI approval.

    Enforcement

    India's ED Attaches Billionaire Anil Ambani's Home in Fraud Probe

    By Editors | 02/03/2026

    The action is part of a widening investigation into alleged bank loan defaults at Reliance Communications totalling over INR 400 billion.

    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.

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