India

Structural Regulation

SEBI Proposes Easing Investor Protection Fund Rules for Depositories

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/05/2026

The regulator is seeking to align the framework for depositories with that of stock exchanges, allowing the use of fund income for administrative expenses.

Liquidity Risk

India Considers Tighter Forex Rules, Import Curbs to Defend Rupee

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/05/2026

Officials are reportedly discussing measures to shore up reserves, including potential changes to remittance and hedging rules, amid rising oil prices.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Proposes Phased Physical Settlement for Agri-Derivatives

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/05/2026

The regulator aims to boost liquidity in illiquid farm contracts by allowing an initial cash-settled phase before mandatory physical delivery.

Alternative Markets

SEBI Proposes ‘Green Channel’ to Fast-Track AIF Scheme Launches

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/05/2026

The regulator aims to cut the waiting period for new funds to just 10 days and allow immediate launches for accredited investor schemes to accelerate capital deployment.

Clearing & Post-Trade

RBI, ECB Sign Pact to Deepen Central Banking Cooperation

By Editors | 13/05/2026

The updated agreement aims to enhance policy dialogue and information exchange, and facilitate the European recognition of Indian clearing corporations.

Trading & Investment

BSE Flags Regulatory Delays as it Eyes Commodity Derivatives

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/05/2026

BSE has highlighted pending approvals for smart order routing as a barrier to growth while revealing plans to enter the commodity derivatives market.

Market Data & Technology

SEBI Sets 30-Day Lag for Educational Use of Market Data

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/05/2026

SEBI has resolved conflicting rules by introducing a uniform 30-day delay for the sharing and use of stock price data in educational activities.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Proposes to New Rules for Open Market Buybacks

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/05/2026

SEBI proposes reintroducing open-market buybacks, shortening execution timelines, and easing compliance burdens by making merchant banker appointments optional.

Capital Adequacy

RBI Eases Rules for Including Quarterly Profits in Bank Capital

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/05/2026

RBI simplifies rules for including quarterly profits in banks’ regulatory capital calculations, while introducing new audit and profit-adjustment requirements.