India

Market Abuse

SEBI Allows Jane Street to Resume Trading in Indian Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/07/2025

SEBI has directed the BSE and NSE to maintain close oversight of the firm’s trading activity to ensure there is no recurrence of the alleged manipulative patterns.

Climate Risk

RBI Set to Finalise Climate Risk Disclosure Rules for Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/07/2025

The proposed rules will require lenders to disclose climate-related financial risks and conduct stress tests, enabling the country’s transition to a low-carbon economy.

Structural Regulation

India to Streamline Regulatory Processes for GIFT City Market Intermediaries

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/07/2025

The IFSCA has released a consultation paper on draft Master Circulars for seven categories of market intermediaries, aiming to simplify regulatory processes and promote ease of doing business.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Consults on Mutual Fund Categorisation Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/07/2025

The draft proposes standardised scheme names, portfolio overlap limits, renaming of debt funds, and wider residual asset investment options.

KYC & CDD

India Post and AMFI Sign MOU on Mutual Fund KYC

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/07/2025

The MOU aims to simplify KYC verification, boosting financial inclusion and streamlining investor onboarding across India.

Trading & Investment

WFE Sounds Alarm on IPO Drought Especially in APAC

By Editors | 18/07/2025

The WFE has launched a global campaign to revitalise public markets, citing a stark decline in listings, particularly in Asia-Pacific.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Eyes Longer Tenure Derivatives Contracts

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/07/2025

SEBI plans to reform the derivatives segment by extending contract tenures, citing high retail losses and excessive expiry-day trading.

Payments & Settlements

India Extends Support for Singapore Payments Link to More Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/07/2025

The cross-border payment linkage between Singapore and India will now support 19 Indian banks, enhancing real-time remittance access for users in both countries.

Anti-Money Laundering

RBI Proposes Rules to Standardise Closure of Old Export Bills

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/07/2025

The RBI aims to create a uniform process for banks to close long-pending shipping bills, reducing compliance burdens.