India

Securities / Derivatives

India’s IFSCA Proposes Market Abuse Regulations for GIFT City Firms

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/03/2026

The IFSCA has proposed new regulations to prohibit insider trading, market manipulation and other abusive practices in IFSC securities markets.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Launches Voluntary Debit Freeze Facility for Mutual Fund Investors

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/03/2026

SEBI introduces a voluntary debit freeze for MF folios, allowing investors to block unauthorised withdrawals, enhance security, and maintain control over inflows and long-term holdings.

Sanctions

US Grants India 30-Day Waiver to Import Sanctioned Russian Oil

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/03/2026

US Treasury allowing Indian refiners to buy stranded Russian crude for 30 days to ease supply disruptions from Middle East tensions and stabilise global oil prices.

AML / KYC

RBI Consults on Compensation Framework for Digital Payment Fraud

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/03/2026

RBI proposes draft guidelines for digital fraud compensation, offering one-time reimbursement up to INR 25,000, shared bank liability, and requiring customers to report fraud within five days.

Foreign Banks Struggling to Navigate India's Market Entry Rules

By Editors | 09/03/2026

Tight voting caps and complex approval processes are reportedly forcing global lenders to adopt unconventional strategies to access India's market.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Tightens NBFC Lending Rules to Curb 'Evergreening'

By Manesh Samtani | 09/03/2026

RBI is mandating board-approved policies for new loans to defaulting borrowers and has tightened project finance norms to improve risk management.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Approves BSE to Launch Derivatives on Sensex Next 30 Index

By Editors | 06/03/2026

The approval allows BSE to offer monthly futures and options on the new index, expanding its derivatives portfolio.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI's Issue With Derivatives is Short-Term Options, Says Chairman

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/03/2026

Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey says the regulator is concerned about retail speculation in weekly options but will not disrupt markets.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Sets Rules for Custodians Offering Unregulated Financial Services

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/03/2026

The new rules permit custodians to offer services beyond SEBI's purview but mandate separate business units and strict governance safeguards.