India

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Steps Up Scrutiny of New Fund Offers to Curb Portfolio Overlap

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/01/2026

The regulator has commenced stricter vetting for new fund offers to prevent asset management companies from launching redundant investment products.

Market Infrastructure

RBI Recognises FEDAI as an SRO for Authorised Dealers

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/01/2026

The RBI has given FEDAI one year to align its governance with the central bank’s omnibus SRO framework and expand its membership.

Securities / Derivatives

India's Inclusion in Global Bond Index Deferred by Operational Hurdles

By Editors | 15/01/2026

Decision to include Indian government bonds in global index deferred until at least mid-2026 due to market infrastructure issues.

Securities / Derivatives

China Scrutinises Foreign Firms in Domestic ETF Market

By Editors | 15/01/2026

Regulators are seeking information on foreign trading patterns, following India's investigation into market maker Jane Street's activities.

RBI Revises Ombudsman Rules to Boost Customer Grievance Redressal

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/01/2026

RBI has introduced rigorous internal ombudsman norms for banks and NBFCs, requiring automatic escalation of unresolved complaints and heightened board accountability.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Proposes Tighter Foreign Exchange Risk Capital Norms

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/01/2026

Draft rules mandate continuous capital for forex risk and a unified net open position calculation for a wide range of financial institutions.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Considers Ending 22-Year Freeze on New Co-operative Bank Licences

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/01/2026

Regulators have proposed an INR 3 billion capital floor and stringent governance rules to resume licensing after a two-decade hiatus.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Consults on Capital Computation Rules for NBFCs and ARCs

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/01/2026

The proposed changes are aimed at removing ambiguity in how NBFCs and ARCs calculate core capital and comply with exposure norms.

Securities / Derivatives

India’s IFSCA Notifies New Norms for GIFT City Intermediaries

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/01/2026

New regulatory amendments streamline multi-activity licensing for capital market intermediaries in GIFT City while mandating higher capital requirements for custodians.