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RBI Mandates Continuous Cheque Clearing with Hourly Settlements

By Manesh Samtani | 14/08/2025

The new system, rolling out from 4 October, will replace the current batch process and require banks to confirm cheques within hours or face deemed approval.

Enforcement

India Widens Powers of Tax Authorities With Passage of New Bill

By Editors | 14/08/2025

The new law grants authorities access to digital accounts during searches and introduces compliance changes for corporate taxpayers.

Market Infrastructure

India’s BSE Tightens Rules for SME Migration to Mainboard

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/08/2025

BSE has raised profitability, shareholder, asset, and trading activity thresholds for SMEs migrating to the mainboard and companies seeking direct listing.

Securities / Derivatives

India Advances Law to Establish Metals and Minerals Exchange

By Editors | 13/08/2025

Legislation passed by India's lower house will establish a new authority to establish a national trading platform for minerals and metals.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Governor Affirms Banks’ Autonomy on Minimum Balance Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/08/2025

The RBI has clarified that setting minimum account balances is a commercial decision for banks and does not fall under its regulatory domain.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes New Rules to Boost Resident Indian Role in FPIs

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/08/2025

SEBI plans to allow retail schemes in IFSCs with Indian sponsors to register as FPIs, align contribution limits with IFSCA norms, and permit Indian mutual funds to be part of FPIs.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes Single-Window Access for Trusted Foreign Investors

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/08/2025

The framework eases entry and compliance for low-risk global funds, reduces paperwork, and offers unified investment routes for government-linked and regulated funds.

Fintech / Regtech

Indian Banks Propose Raising GST Threshold to Drive Digital Payments

By Editors | 12/08/2025

Lenders are advising policymakers to raise the GST registration threshold to prevent merchants from reverting to cash.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes Lighter-Touch AIFs for Accredited Investors

By Editors | 12/08/2025

SEBI has issued proposals for a new fund category with fewer restrictions, signalling a long-term shift in how investor sophistication is measured.