India

CBDCs

India Launches Pilot to Deliver Food Subsidies with CBDC

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/03/2026

The government has launched a pilot using the digital rupee to deliver food benefits, calling it a step toward more transparent and efficient welfare distribution.

Trading & Investment

India’s GIFT City Sees Flurry of Listings and Market Initiatives

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/03/2026

The IFSCA announced a series of collaborations, the launch of the first IPO, admission of overseas equity, a Sri Lankan blue bond listing and the rollout of expanded global investment access.

Market Abuse

Jane Street Sued Over Terra Collapse, Faces Wider Regulatory Scrutiny

By Manesh Samtani | 03/03/2026

Terraform Labs' estate alleges insider trading in a new lawsuit, as the trading giant also contests market manipulation claims in India.

AI Risk & Governance

GARP and NSE Subsidiary Partner to Boost Risk Management in India

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/03/2026

GARP and NAL Academy have announced a collaboration to expand risk management education, professional development and certification pathways across India.

Sustainable Finance

SEBI Issues Norms for Independent Reviewers of Green Debt Securities

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/03/2026

SEBI has updated requirements for appointing third-party reviewers and certifiers of green bonds and loans to enhance accountability, expertise and investor confidence.

Trading & Investment

India: NSE Chief Calls for Entry Barriers to Derivatives Market

By Editors | 02/03/2026

The proposal aims to protect small investors from speculative losses by introducing eligibility criteria, potentially linked to tax payments.

Payments & Settlements

India's IFSCA Issues New SWIFT Routing Rules for GIFT City Banks

By Editors | 02/03/2026

The new directives aim to resolve payment delays by ensuring cross-border remittances are correctly routed to IFSC Banking Units.

Structural Regulation

India’s NSE Invites Banks to Pitch for its Long-awaited IPO

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/03/2026

The NSE has begun soliciting proposals from investment banks and advisers as it advances plans for its expected IPO, which has received SEBI approval.

Anti-Money Laundering

India's ED Attaches Billionaire Anil Ambani's Home in Fraud Probe

By Editors | 02/03/2026

The action is part of a widening investigation into alleged bank loan defaults at Reliance Communications totalling over INR 400 billion.