India

Enforcement

RBI Probes Standard Chartered Over Alleged Collusive Asset Sales in India

By Editors | 11/03/2026

India's junior finance minister confirms the central bank is examining complaints alleging the lender sold assets linked to developers at discounted values.

Securities / Derivatives

India Eases Investment Curbs on Neighbours, Opening Door to China

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/03/2026

The new rules allow up to 10 percent stake purchases without prior approval and introduce a 60-day clearance timeline for larger investments.

Securities / Derivatives

India Proposes Streamlined Capital Raising Framework for GIFT City Firms

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/03/2026

The IFSCA is seeking feedback on new rules for preferential issues, QIPs, and rights issues.

Securities / Derivatives

India’s IFSCA Proposes Market Abuse Regulations for GIFT City Firms

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/03/2026

The IFSCA has proposed new regulations to prohibit insider trading, market manipulation and other abusive practices in IFSC securities markets.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Launches Voluntary Debit Freeze Facility for Mutual Fund Investors

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/03/2026

SEBI introduces a voluntary debit freeze for MF folios, allowing investors to block unauthorised withdrawals, enhance security, and maintain control over inflows and long-term holdings.

Sanctions

US Grants India 30-Day Waiver to Import Sanctioned Russian Oil

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/03/2026

US Treasury allowing Indian refiners to buy stranded Russian crude for 30 days to ease supply disruptions from Middle East tensions and stabilise global oil prices.

AML / KYC

RBI Consults on Compensation Framework for Digital Payment Fraud

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/03/2026

RBI proposes draft guidelines for digital fraud compensation, offering one-time reimbursement up to INR 25,000, shared bank liability, and requiring customers to report fraud within five days.

Foreign Banks Struggling to Navigate India's Market Entry Rules

By Editors | 09/03/2026

Tight voting caps and complex approval processes are reportedly forcing global lenders to adopt unconventional strategies to access India's market.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Tightens NBFC Lending Rules to Curb 'Evergreening'

By Manesh Samtani | 09/03/2026

RBI is mandating board-approved policies for new loans to defaulting borrowers and has tightened project finance norms to improve risk management.