India

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

UK Unveils Global Fraud Crackdown With Focus on Asian Scam Hubs

By Manesh Samtani | 11/03/2026

New strategy includes a GBP 250 million investment, partnerships with Vietnam and India, and new crypto and payment regulations.

Structural Regulation

India Cabinet Approves Overhaul of Insolvency and Corporate Law

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/03/2026

The move aims to streamline lengthy resolution processes and improve corporate governance, with a formal bill expected in the current parliamentary session.

Credit Risk

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.

Anti-Money Laundering

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.

Trading & Investment

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.

Market Abuse

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.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

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.

PEPs & 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.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

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.