INDIA

India’s SEBI Plans More Oversight for Index Providers

By Editors | 07/04/2015

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) plans to put in place a regulatory framework for index providers in a bid to tackle issues arising from conflicts of interest and promote transparency in determining benchmarks.

Foreign Investors Impacted by Major Tax Change in India

By Peter Guy | 02/04/2015

Broad changes to India’s Minimum Alternate Tax Scheme raises tax liabilities for foreign portfolio investors.

Challenges in India’s Regulatory Landscape

By Peter Guy | 12/03/2015

India Regulatory Summit highlights how international financial regulations can work in a developing economy.

India’s SEBI Lays Out Roadmap, Takes on Larger Role

By Editors | 08/03/2015

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) plans to attract a larger number of retail investors towards capital markets, develop a vibrant bond market and create a unified regulatory regime for all segments of derivatives, including commodities.

India Plans to Curb RBI Role in Financial Markets

By Editors | 06/03/2015

The government has proposed to take away money market regulatory powers from the central bank and move it to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) under amendments to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Act.

India’s SEBI to Review Pricing of Recast-Hit Firms

By Editors | 23/02/2015

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is in talks with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on changes in pricing norms relating to the conversion of bank loans into equity.

Strategic Alliance Facilitates Indian Securities Market

By Editors | 20/02/2015

New strategic alliance to facilitate knowledge exchange to enhance securities markets education between Europe and India.

India’s RBI Lifts Import Ban of Gold Coins, Medallions by Banks

By Editors | 18/02/2015

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has lifted the ban on imports of gold coins and medallions by banks and trading houses.

India’s SEBI Plans to Cap Fees Mutual Funds Pay Distributors

By Editors | 18/02/2015

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) plans to cap the upfront commission that mutual funds pay distributors in an effort to step up consumer protection.