India

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI to Overhaul Adviser Rules Amid Rise of 'Finfluencers'

By Manesh Samtani | 17/03/2026

SEBI plans a digital platform, a new penalty framework, and a review of distributor rules to combat a decline in registered advisers.

Fintech / Regtech

India’s IFSCA Approves Revamped FinTech Sandbox Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/03/2026

New framework expands eligibility, clarifies testing scope with distinct innovation and regulatory sandboxes, and streamlines the application process for GIFT City.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Eases Ease Stress Test Norms for Commodity Derivatives

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/03/2026

The regulator has revises stress-testing assumptions and SGF coverage rules to align with global standards and reduce excessive capital requirements in the commodity derivatives segment.

ESG / Sustainability

Sri Lanka’s DFCC Bank Secures Global Listings for Blue Bonds

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/03/2026

DFCC Bank’s inaugural USD 10 million blue bond has been listed on LuxSE and NSE IX, gaining international credibility and access to large investors.

Securities / Derivatives

India Introduces Tiered Public Float Rules for Large IPOs

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/03/2026

The Ministry of Finance has revised listing rules with a tiered minimum public shareholding framework, allowing large companies to list with smaller initial public floats.

Fintech / Regtech

India Panel Calls for Tiered UPI Charges to Ensure Sustainability

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/03/2026

A parliamentary committee has recommended a tiered fee structure for UPI to address financial viability and cybersecurity risks.

Capital / Liquidity

India Unveils New Stabilisation Fund to Shield Economy from Shocks

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/03/2026

The Ministry of Finance has announced plans to set up an Economic Stabilisation Fund to shield its economy from global shocks, rising energy costs, and trade disruptions.

Securities / Derivatives

India, EU Still Disagree on CCP Oversight Despite MoU Signing - Report

By Manesh Samtani | 16/03/2026

The January agreement is contingent on the EU addressing India’s concerns over the extraterritorial oversight of its CCPs in the next EMIR review.

Crypto / Digital Assets

India Tax Authorities Probe Crypto Payments to Moonlighting Professionals

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/03/2026

The investigation focuses on undeclared overseas crypto income as India expands reporting rules for digital assets and cross-border tax compliance.