INDIA

Market Infrastructure

StanChart to Enable Real-Time USD Settlements at GIFT City

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/07/2025

Standard Chartered Bank will be the settlement bank for CCIL IFSC’s Foreign Exchange Settlement System, a move aimed at streamlining dollar transactions.

Enforcement

India’s CBI Summons Bank Officials in Major Cyber Fraud Crackdown

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/07/2025

The CBI has launched a nationwide probe into over 850,000 suspected mule accounts linked to cybercrime, amid concerns of insider collusion and weak KYC controls.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes Easing Norms for InvIT Conversions

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/07/2025

A new consultation paper has suggested scrapping lock-in rules and easing disclosure requirements for private listed InvITs converting to public InvITs.

AML / KYC

RBI Directs Banks to Adopt Telecoms Fraud Risk Tool

By Manesh Samtani | 03/07/2025

The RBI has directed all lenders to integrate a new government system that flags mobile numbers linked to financial fraud.

Securities / Derivatives

Indian Exchanges Implement New SME IPO Rules to Curb Speculation

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/07/2025

The stricter SME IPO rules, effective from 1 July, raise investment thresholds and tighten timelines to enhance market discipline and safeguard investors.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Allows Use of NPCI’s e-KYC Setu for Aadhaar Verification

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/07/2025

Registered intermediaries can use NPCI’s e-KYC Setu System as an additional method for Aadhaar-based digital KYC.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Plans New IT Capacity Framework for Commodity Exchanges

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/07/2025

The revision of IT infrastructure rules for commodity exchanges and clearing corporations will align standards with equity markets.

ESG / Sustainability

SEBI Tightens Disclosure Rules for Related Party Transactions

By Editors | 02/07/2025

New standards aim to boost transparency and empower audit committees and shareholders in approving transactions with related parties.

Fintech / Regtech

India Mandates Instant Refunds for Failed UPI Payments from 15 July

By Editors | 02/07/2025

The National Payments Corporation of India will require banks to implement an auto-reversal system for failed transactions by mid-July.