India

Credit Risk

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.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Approves BSE to Launch Derivatives on Sensex Next 30 Index

By Editors | 06/03/2026

The approval allows BSE to offer monthly futures and options on the new index, expanding its derivatives portfolio.

Trading & Investment

SEBI's Issue With Derivatives is Short-Term Options, Says Chairman

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/03/2026

Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey says the regulator is concerned about retail speculation in weekly options but will not disrupt markets.

Clearing & Post-Trade

SEBI Sets Rules for Custodians Offering Unregulated Financial Services

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/03/2026

The new rules permit custodians to offer services beyond SEBI's purview but mandate separate business units and strict governance safeguards.

Alternative Markets

SEBI Revises Reporting Framework for Alternative Investment Funds

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/03/2026

The regulator has introduced annual activity report and streamlined quarterly filings to improve transparency and regulatory oversight of AIFs.

Structural Regulation

India’s IFSCA Revises Fees to Encourage Retail Fund Activities

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/03/2026

The new fee structure lowers costs for retail fund managers and updates charges for other entities operating within GIFT City.

KYC & CDD

India's NPCI Pushes Digital KYC to Simplify UPI Payments for Foreign Visitors

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/03/2026

NPCI is seeking RBI approval to allow international travellers to complete KYC digitally, making it easier to use UPI and boosting India’s push for a global digital payments ecosystem.

Payments & Settlements

India, Canada to Deepen Payments, Financial Sector Cooperation

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/03/2026

The two countries agreed to expand collaboration on instant payments, cross-border remittances and capital markets, alongside boosting long-term investment flows.

Trading & Investment

ISDA, ASIFMA Raise Concerns With RBI's New Rupee Derivatives Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 04/03/2026

The industry bodies have asked RBI for clarity on new reporting rules for offshore rupee derivatives, citing privacy and operational hurdles.