India

    Structural Regulation

    RBI Proposes to Ease FEMA Rules on Cross-border Guarantees

    By Nithya Subramanian | 20/08/2025

    The RBI has proposed new FEMA rules to bring most cross-border guarantees under the automatic route, while mandating detailed reporting of all guarantees issued and invoked.

    Trading & Investment

    RBI Allows SRVA Holders to Invest Surplus Rupees in G-Secs

    By Nithya Subramanian | 20/08/2025

    RBI’s move expands the use of SRVAs, giving foreign banks a new channel to deploy surplus trade settlement funds.

    Clearing & Post-Trade

    SEBI Extends Deadline for New Margin Pledge Framework

    By Nithya Subramanian | 19/08/2025

    SEBI has delayed the rollout of its new pledge-and-re-pledge margin framework to 10 October, giving intermediaries more time to upgrade systems and implement changes.

    Trading & Investment

    India's MCX Overhauls Nickel Futures Contract to Boost Liquidity

    By Editors | 19/08/2025

    MCX has reduced the contract size and changed expiry and delivery rules to align with global standards and attract smaller participants.

    Structural Regulation

    SEBI Proposes to Ease IPO and Shareholding Rules for Large Firms

    By Editors | 19/08/2025

    SEBI is considering allowing smaller initial floats and longer compliance timelines to encourage mega-cap companies to list domestically.

    Trading & Investment

    SEBI Proposes Phased Rollout for New Index Derivative Rules

    By Editors | 19/08/2025

    SEBI is consulting on a 'glide path' to adjust popular but non-compliant indices like Nifty Bank to avoid market disruption.

    Capital Adequacy

    RBI Considers Lowering Risk Weights for Auto Loans

    By Nithya Subramanian | 19/08/2025

    Auto loans face a 100 percent risk weight versus 35–50 percent for home loans. A cut could ease banks’ capital burden while making vehicle financing more affordable.

    Tokenisation

    RBI Greenlights Blockchain-based Sandbox Solution for MSME Financing

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/08/2025

    The platform, developed by IBDIC and its partners, promises to expand affordable credit access for lower-tier MSMEs.

    Market Abuse

    SEBI Flags Surge in Enforcement, Difficult Dues in Annual Report

    By Mark Johnston | 18/08/2025

    SEBI's annual report reveals a spike in settlement pleas and inspections amid record capital raising and mounting unrecovered penalties.

    Structural Regulation

    SEBI Permits Advisers, Analysts to Use Fund Units to Meet Deposit Requirements

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/08/2025

    The move provides an alternative to bank deposits for mandatory capital requirements, giving market professionals more flexibility.

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