India

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.

India’s RBI Tightens Compliance Amid Iran Export Scam Probe

By Editors | 10/02/2015

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has ordered banks to tighten monitoring of export finance deals, saying lenders should ensure that only legitimate export advances flow into India.

India Exempts Smaller Rural Banks from FATCA

By Editors | 03/02/2015

The Reserve Bank has exempted regional rural banks with assets of less than $175 million from registering with the American tax authorities under the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act.

India’s SEBI to Urge Cash-Rich Firms to Pay Dividends

By Editors | 28/11/2014

The Securities and Exchange Board of India said it plans to ask listed cash-rich companies to pay shareholder dividends, and adopt the practice as part of company policy.

India’s SEBI Aligns Offshore Derivative Rules

By Editors | 25/11/2014

The Securities and Exchange Board of India is revising the rules for offshore derivative instruments (ODIs) to bring them in line with the country’s foreign portfolio investment norms.