India

Alternative Markets

SEBI Eases Winding-Up Rules for Alternative Investment Funds

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/06/2026

The new framework allows funds to retain proceeds beyond their life and introduces an ‘inoperative’ status to manage outstanding liabilities.

Structural Regulation

RBI Overhauls Rules for Third-Party Product Distribution

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/06/2026

New directions clarify the distinction between agency and referral services, tying them to recently finalised responsible conduct and consumer protection standards.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

RBI Finalises Rules to Curb Mis-selling, Dark Patterns

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/06/2026

The new directions, effective January 2027, introduce strict norms on customer consent, agent conduct, and deceptive online practices for all regulated entities.

Trading & Investment

RBI Opens Indian Equities to All Foreign Individual Investors

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/06/2026

New rules allow all overseas individuals to invest directly in listed Indian companies, expanding a channel previously limited to NRIs and OCIs.

Payments & Settlements

RBI Revamps Payment System Authorisation, Introduces Perpetual Approval

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/06/2026

The new framework consolidates seven circulars, introduces perpetual authorisation for compliant operators, and clarifies rules on market entry and exit.

Structural Regulation

SEBI to Revamp ETF Trading with Dynamic Price Bands

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/06/2026

New rules effective from 1 September aim to better align ETF prices with their underlying assets and enhance market efficiency by addressing price lags.

Liquidity Risk

RBI Imposes Restrictions on Mogaveera Co-operative Bank

By Editors | 16/06/2026

The central bank has capped withdrawals and restricted lending for the Mumbai-based co-operative bank, citing its deteriorating financial condition.

Trading & Investment

First US Headquartered Company Applies for Equity Listing in India’s GIFT City

By Editors | 16/06/2026

The move marks the first time a US-headquartered company has sought an equity listing in India's international financial hub.

Trading & Investment

SEBI, AMPI Propose Governance-led Growth Path for PMS Sector

By Editors | 15/06/2026

Regulator calls for greater transparency, investor protection, and expansion into smaller cities to build a resilient and trusted industry.