INDIA

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Revamps Rules for Electronic Book Provider Platform

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/05/2025

The rules expand mandatory use of the EBP platform and aim to boost efficiency in India’s private debt placement market.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI to Relax Rules for Foreign Investors in Government Bonds

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/05/2025

FPIs investing exclusively in Indian government bonds wouldn’t be subject to contribution caps for NRI/OCI/RI investors.

Enforcement

SEBI Investigates Jane Street in Market Manipulation Case

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/05/2025

SEBI is investigating Jane Street’s India and Singapore arms following complaints from fund managers about its trading strategies.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Extends Certification Deadline for AIF Managers

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/05/2025

SEBI has extended the deadline for managers to meet mandatory certification requirements.

Fintech / Regtech

India Unveils Draft Rules for GIFT City TechFin and Ancillary Services

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/05/2025

The proposed framework seeks to streamline compliance processes, promote innovation, and enhance GIFT-IFSC’s appeal as a global financial hub.

Securities / Derivatives

India’s First RMBS Listed via Bidding Route

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/05/2025

LIC Housing Finance raised INR 10 billion through residential mortgage-backed securities listed on the NSE.

Market Infrastructure

India Consults on New ‘Global Access Framework’ for GIFT City

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/05/2025

The new framework will facilitate global market access to Indian financial products via regulated channels established within GIFT City.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI to Drop Proposal to Cap Intraday Derivatives Positions

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/05/2025

More than half the public comments opposed the intraday limits, arguing they would hurt legitimate market-making and disrupt liquidity.

Securities / Derivatives

NSE Gets SEBI Nod to Launch Electricity Derivatives: Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/05/2025

NSE has received an in-principle approval but the terms of the contract are still being discussed.