India

Market Infrastructure

India's IFSCA Grants QCCP Status to IIBX Bullion Exchange

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/03/2026

The recognition confirms the clearing house's alignment with global standards for systemically important FMIs.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Panel Backs Phased FPI Entry Into Commodity Derivatives - Report

By Mark Johnston | 26/03/2026

A regulatory committee has recommended allowing foreign investors into the market, favouring cash-settled, non-agricultural contracts to start.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes Framework for Gifting Mutual Fund Investments

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/03/2026

The regulator aims to boost financial inclusion with a proposal allowing investments via prepaid instruments, subject to strict AML checks.

Capital / Liquidity

India to Merge 'Bad Bank' Entities in Framework Overhaul

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/03/2026

The merger of NARCL and IDRCL will combine asset acquisition and resolution functions to improve efficiency in the country's stressed asset framework.

Capital / Liquidity

India's HDFC Bank Turmoil Tied to Credit Suisse AT1 Losses - Reports

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/03/2026

A mis-selling scandal involving Credit Suisse bonds has triggered a leadership crisis, executive firings, and a share price plunge at HDFC Bank.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Eases Reporting Rules for Stockbrokers to Cut Compliance Burden

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/03/2026

The regulator has scrapped mandatory demat account reporting and narrowed bank account disclosure rules for certain brokers, effective 17 April.

ESG / Sustainability

India Tables Bill to Overhaul Corporate Laws, Empower Audit Regulator

By Manesh Samtani | 24/03/2026

The proposed legislation, which aims to empower the audit regulator and ease compliance, has been referred to a parliamentary committee for detailed review.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Approves Rules for Foreign Funds, AIFs and Governance

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/03/2026

SEBI has approved net cash settlement for foreign investors and a new conflict of interest framework for its officials.

Enforcement

RBI Fines HSBC for Lapses in Unclaimed Deposit Compliance

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/03/2026

The penalty relates to the bank's failure to maintain a searchable database and assign reference numbers for unclaimed deposits.