India

Securities / Derivatives

ICAI Partners with IVCA, NSE IX to Strengthen India’s Financial Markets

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/08/2025

The partnerships are expected to enhance governance, and boost investor protection, both key pillars in India’s journey toward a $5 trillion economy.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Clears Start-up to Pilot Fractional Shares in Innovation Sandbox

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/08/2025

Bengaluru-based start-up Xaults has received approval to test fractional share trading in its innovation sandbox, three years after a similar proposal was rejected.

Enforcement

India’s MCA Flags Possible Governance Breaches at IndusInd Bank

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/08/2025

The bank is being investigated by various regulators and now the MCA may escalate its probe or refer the case to the SFIO based on initial findings.

Securities / Derivatives

India Mandates Digital Accessibility Across Securities Markets

By Editors | 04/08/2025

SEBI has set a strict six-month deadline for exchanges, brokers, and funds to comply with new accessibility standards following a Supreme Court ruling.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI to Widen Institutional Investment in REITs and InvITs

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/08/2025

SEBI has proposed allowing all QIBs, including pension funds and provident funds, to qualify as 'strategic investors' in REITs and InvITs.

AML / KYC

India’s ED Summons Anil Ambani, Probes Yes Bank Loan Process

By Editors | 04/08/2025

Enforcement Directorate investigates alleged INR 30 billion loan fraud, focusing on procedural violations, a suspected quid pro quo, and related financial irregularities

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Settles Data Sharing Case with NSE for $4.6m

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/08/2025

The exchange was found to have shared unpublished price-sensitive information through a subsidiary, in violation of insider trading rules.

Securities / Derivatives

BlackRock, StanChart Execute First Trade on New India Bond Platform

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/08/2025

The new e-trading solution, purpose-built for FPIs and dealers, is expected to drive greater participation in India’s expanding onshore bond market.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes Changes to IPO Framework to Boost Institutional Interest

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/08/2025

SEBI proposed to increase the number of anchor investors for large IPOs, including insurance and pension funds, and reduce the retail portion.