India

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Indian Bank Union Seeks Probe into HDFC After Chairman's Exit

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/04/2026

A major bank employees' union has demanded a government inquiry into governance at India's largest private lender following a high-profile resignation.

Structural Regulation

RBI Approves Emirates NBD's $3bn Takeover of RBL Bank

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/04/2026

The deal will reclassify RBL Bank as a foreign-owned subsidiary, with key regulatory relaxations and a cap on the acquirer's voting rights.

Resolution & Recovery

India Passes Insolvency, Bankruptcy Reforms to Speed Up Resolutions

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/04/2026

The amendments aim to cut delays and align the nation's corporate insolvency framework with global standards to boost investor confidence.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Proposes Reinstating Open Market Share Buybacks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/04/2026

The proposal follows key tax reforms and aims to provide companies with a flexible tool to support share prices amid market volatility.

Trading & Investment

India’s NSE to Launch First Domestic Natural Gas Futures

By Mark Johnston | 03/04/2026

The new derivatives, approved by SEBI, will be based on the Indian Gas Exchange's domestic benchmark price index, aiming to create new hedging tools.

Clearing & Post-Trade

India Hikes Volatility Margin on FX Forwards After RBI Crackdown

By Editors | 03/04/2026

The RBI has tightened rules on currency speculation, prompting CCIL to impose additional margins on US dollar-rupee forward contracts to manage market volatility.

Payments & Settlements

India Overhauls Currency Management With New Master Directions

By Editors | 02/04/2026

The RBI has issued new directives consolidating rules on counterfeit notes, exchange facilities, and a revised framework of penalties and incentives for banks.

Payments & Settlements

India and Bhutan to Link UPI with Postal Network for Remittances

By Editors | 02/04/2026

A new agreement will use the postal network to facilitate cross-border payments, aiming to boost financial inclusion for citizens in both nations.

Trading & Investment

RBI Bans Rupee NDFs, Tightens Forex Rules to Curb Volatility

By Manesh Samtani | 02/04/2026

The central bank has prohibited non-deliverable derivatives and the rebooking of cancelled contracts to rein in speculation and stabilise the rupee.