India

Structural Regulation

India’s PFRDA Revises Rules for Corporate Sponsored Pension Plans

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/11/2025

The new revisions require employers and employees to agree jointly on pension fund and investment choices through a formal and mutual agreement.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Pushes Major Reforms to Draw in More Foreign Investors

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/11/2025

SEBI plans faster FPI registrations, easier short-selling, and liquidity reforms as it seeks to revive foreign investment after steep outflows.

Credit Risk

RBI Unveils Loan Relief Scheme for Exporters Hit by Tariffs

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/11/2025

The measures include offering loan moratoriums, extended export-credit timelines and safeguards against NPA downgrades amid global disruptions.

Structural Regulation

India’s IFSCA to Modify Rules Governing Foreign Universities in GIFT City

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/11/2025

The IFSCA is updating its rules for foreign universities in GIFT City, aiming to support a growing need for high-end talent in the financial and technology sectors.

Trading & Investment

RBI Updates Repo Rules, Adds Municipal Bonds as Collateral

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/11/2025

The updated directions refine trading and reporting rules, and streamline participation, settlement, and risk management across India’s repo market.

Anti-Money Laundering

US Fed Terminates 2018 AML Enforcement Order on ICBC

By Manesh Samtani | 17/11/2025

The move ends a long-running action over ICBC's AML controls, signalling the bank has now satisfied key US regulatory demands.

Payments & Settlements

India Rolls Out Forex Services on Bharat Connect Platform

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/11/2025

NPCI Bharat BillPay has integrated CCIL’s FX-Retail platform into Bharat Connect, enabling retail customers to purchase dollars and make remittances at transparent, real-time rates.

Trading & Investment

India’s NCDEX to Enter Mutual Fund Arena

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/11/2025

The new electronic mutual fund platform, which is awaiting SEBI’s nod, will to tap investors across smaller cities and semi-urban markets.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Consults on IPO Rule Changes to Boost Retail Investor Participation

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/11/2025

SEBI proposes easing IPO lock-in rules and replacing the abridged prospectus with a concise offer summary to boost transparency and retail participation.