India

Trading & Investment

NSE, MCX Seek SEBI Nod to Launch Electricity Derivatives

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/04/2025

The contracts will help electricity distribution companies and large power consumers hedge against price volatility.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Undertaking Review of Regulations for Asset Managers

By Editors | 16/04/2025

The review will focus in particular on provisions that restrict the business activities of asset management companies.

Structural Regulation

India Proposes to Enhance Rules for Fast-Track Mergers

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/04/2025

The changes will allow fast-track mergers for certain unlisted companies and provide more flexibility for intra-group restructuring.

Structural Regulation

India: IFSCA Grants Transitional Relief for New Fund Manager Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/04/2025

Fund managers with PPMs that expired before 19 February can re-file within three months at a reduced filing fee.

Payments & Settlements

RBI Allows NPCI to Revise UPI Transaction Limits

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/04/2025

The RBI will allow NPCI to adjust UPI payment limits. It is also making its sandbox “theme neutral” and “on tap”.

Credit Risk

RBI Issues Draft Framework for Stressed Asset Securitisation

By Manesh Samtani | 15/04/2025

A draft framework for co-lending arrangements also issued, along with guidelines for lending against gold jewellery and providing non-fund based credit facilities

Cloud & Infrastructure

RBI Mandates Digital Submissions Through PRAVAAH Portal

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/04/2025

The move is part of RBI’s push for end-to-end digitisation to improve transparency, efficiency, and service delivery in the regulatory approval process.

Sustainable Finance

India’s IFSCA Unveils Draft Transition Bonds Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/04/2025

The framework is expected to fill the regulatory and financing gaps in the ESG debt market while aligning with global sustainability goals.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Standardises System Audit Reports for MIIs

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/04/2025

The new reporting structure aims to enhance audit consistency, improve regulatory oversight, and streamline compliance monitoring across MIIs.