INDIA

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Rolls Out Comprehensive Capital Market Reforms

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/06/2025

The measures will ease IPO norms, streamline institutional placements disclosures, and relax requirements for FPIs that exclusively invest in G-Secs.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Finalises Project Finance Rules for Banks, NBFCs

By Manesh Samtani | 20/06/2025

Provisioning norms for under-construction projects are set at 1%, compared to 5% in the draft proposed last year.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Decides on Expiry Days for Equity Derivatives Contracts

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/06/2025

SEBI assigned Tuesday as the expiry day for all weekly index derivatives contracts of the NSE and Thursday for BSE contracts.

Securities / Derivatives

RBI Probes Standard Chartered Over Derivatives Sales

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/06/2025

The RBI is reportedly concerned that some SME clients were not adequately informed of the risks associated with certain derivative products.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Issues New Framework for Electronic Trading Platforms

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/06/2025

Entities seeking RBI authorisation to operate ETPs must be incorporated in India and have a minimum net worth of INR 50 million.

Securities / Derivatives

RBI Issues Draft Guidelines for Rupee Interest Rate Derivatives,

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/06/2025

The consultation proposes expanded access for non-residents, streamlined reporting, and stronger oversight of offshore trades.

Securities / Derivatives

India, Cyprus Exchanges Partner to Boost Capital Market Ties

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/06/2025

The collaboration will include cross and dual listings of financial instruments, and co-development of innovative financial products.

ESG / Sustainability

NSE Gets SEBI Approval to Launch Monthly Electricity Futures

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/06/2025

NSE’s electricity futures contracts are expected to attract large-scale climate finance to support India’s clean energy transition

ESG / Sustainability

India Proposes Climate Finance Taxonomy to Help Mobilise Green Capital

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/06/2025

The proposed climate finance taxonomy aims to facilitate the flow of capital to climate-friendly technologies and activities.