India

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

RBI Proposes Stricter Rules to Curb Mis-Selling and Protect Consumers

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/02/2026

The new rules aim to curb “dark pattern” sales practices and strengthen oversight of agency and referral arrangements.

Clearing & Post-Trade

SEBI Revises IT Capacity Norms for Commodity Derivatives Segment of MIIs

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/02/2026

The regulator has directed commodity derivatives exchanges and clearing corporations to maintain system capacity at least twice their projected peak load and to trigger immediate corrective action if utilisation crosses 75 percent.

Trading & Investment

India Post, NSE Partner to Expand Mutual Fund Access

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/02/2026

Under the agreement, India Post staff will distribute mutual funds via NSE’s digital platform, leveraging the postal network’s branches to widen access and deepen financial inclusion.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

RBI Withdraws 2021 Grievance Redress Framework for Banks

By Editors | 12/02/2026

The move follows the introduction of new disclosure directions and an updated ombudsman scheme, consolidating existing requirements for banks.

Sustainable Finance

UK FCA, India IFSCA to Share Regulatory Knowledge, Deepen Ties

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/02/2026

The regulators will cooperate on sustainable finance, fintech and capital markets development, and work to strengthen regulatory ties between GIFT City and the UK.

Payments & Settlements

Swift Partners with Indian Banks on Cross-Border Payments

By Editors | 12/02/2026

The initiative aims to improve speed and transparency for consumer payments, aligning with India's 'Payments Vision 2025' and G20 goals.

Credit Risk

RBI Proposes Easing Lending Norms for Co-operative Banks

By Editors | 11/02/2026

The draft rules would raise the aggregate ceiling for unsecured loans and deregulate housing loan terms for some lenders.

Trading & Investment

NSE Calls for Review of Securities Transaction Tax Hike

By Editors | 11/02/2026

The bourse has acknowledged industry representations against the budget measure, which significantly increases the levy on equity futures and options.

Structural Regulation

RBI Proposes Registration Exemption for Small, Low-Risk NBFCs

By Editors | 11/02/2026

Draft rules would create a new 'Unregistered Type I' class for firms with assets under INR 10 billion that do not use public funds.