India

Payments & Settlements

RBI Defers Implementation of Tighter Cheque Clearing Rules

By Editors | 26/12/2025

The RBI has deferred a plan to impose a three-hour deadline for cheque processing, citing banks' operational needs

Capital Adequacy

Indian Lenders Ask RBI to Curb Surging Hedging Costs - Report

By Editors | 24/12/2025

Banks seek regulatory relief from the Large Exposures Framework as the cost of hedging US dollar exposure nears a seven-year high.

Structural Regulation

India's IFSCA Approves Rule Changes for Capital Markets, Funds, GICs

By Editors | 24/12/2025

The GIFT City regulator greenlighted a host of amendments, including a new framework for Global In-House Centres and relaxed norms for capital market intermediaries.

Payments & Settlements

India, New Zealand Finalise FTA Financial Services Pact, Easing Market Access

By Editors | 24/12/2025

The agreement liberalises bank branch licensing, enhances foreign investment limits, and establishes a framework for digital payment interoperability.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

India's New Cyber Fraud System Showing Early Signs of Success

By Editors | 24/12/2025

Over 1,000 Indian financial institutions are now using a government platform that has so far prevented INR 6.6 billion in fraud losses.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Eyes Overhaul of Commodity Derivatives Market - Reports

By Editors | 24/12/2025

SEBI will form a new working group for non-agri derivatives and is in talks with other regulators on allowing banks and insurers to participate for the first time.

Cryptocurrency

India Grants Regulatory Approval for Coinbase Stake in CoinDCX

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/12/2025

The CCI approval follows Coinbase's recent financial intelligence unit registration as it targets a full relaunch with rupee services in 2026.

Structural Regulation

India Amends Pension Rules to Ease Withdrawal and Annuity Norms

By Manesh Samtani | 23/12/2025

New regulations introduce tiered withdrawal limits, phased payout options, and greater flexibility for non-government pension subscribers.

Structural Regulation

India Proposes Sweeping Securities Law to Overhaul SEBI

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 22/12/2025

The new code consolidates three acts, expands the regulator's board, and introduces stricter accountability rules and enforcement timelines for market participants.