India

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Eases Norms for FPIs Investing Solely in Government Securities

    By Nithya Subramanian | 11/09/2025

    The regulator has eased compliance for FPIs by introducing simpler registration, reporting, and KYC requirements effective February 2026.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Indian Court Orders SEBI to Explain Withheld Documents in Jane Street Case

    By Nithya Subramanian | 11/09/2025

    The SAT has asked SEBI to explain why it cannot share more records with Jane Street, and to pause hearings with the firm until November.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Introduces New Co-Investment Framework for AIFs

    By Nithya Subramanian | 11/09/2025

    SEBI will allow Category I and II Alternative Investment Funds to create in-house co-investment schemes for accredited investors.

    AML / KYC

    Crypto Exchange Bybit Restores Full Services in India

    By Nithya Subramanian | 10/09/2025

    Bybit has resumed full services in India after securing FIU-IND registration, aligning with anti-money laundering rules as it deepens ties with regulators and strengthens compliance.

    Fintech / Regtech

    RBI Mandates Online Submission of Internet, Mobile Banking Returns via CIMS

    By Nithya Subramanian | 08/09/2025

    Banks and payment entities must file monthly returns through RBI’s new CIMS from August 2025 onwards, with non-compliance attracting penalties.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    India to Implement OECD Crypto Tax Reporting Framework by 2027

    By Editors | 08/09/2025

    The move will bring offshore crypto-asset holdings under the tax net, requiring exchanges to automatically share transaction data with global authorities.

    Securities / Derivatives

    India’s NCDEX Raises $88m Ahead of Equity Launch

    By Nithya Subramanian | 05/09/2025

    The fundraising comes as SEBI tightens oversight of India’s derivatives market, with NCDEX betting that its rural trading base can help expand participation in equities.

    Fintech / Regtech

    India's NPCI to Raise UPI Transaction Cap for Key Sectors

    By Nithya Subramanian | 05/09/2025

    NPCI has raised the transaction limits to meet the demand for high-value payments, such as capital markets, insurance and credit card payments.

    Trending

    Jane Street Challenges SEBI Over Withheld Evidence in Manipulation Case

    By Manesh Samtani | 05/09/2025

    Jane Street alleges SEBI is suppressing reports that cleared it of wrongdoing before imposing a trading ban and a multi-billion rupee escrow.

    AML / KYC

    Interpol Issues 'Silver Notice' to Trace Assets of Indian Drug Fugitive

    By Editors | 05/09/2025

    The notice, the first of its kind for India's Narcotics Control Bureau, targets the proceeds of a Dubai-based trafficker.

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