India

    Trading & Investment

    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.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    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

    Market Abuse

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    The exchange was found to have shared unpublished price-sensitive information through a subsidiary, in violation of insider trading rules.

    Trading & Investment

    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.

    Trading & Investment

    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.

    Structural Regulation

    Key Banking Law Changes Takes Effect in India

    By Nithya Subramanian | 01/08/2025

    The changes include higher threshold for ‘substantial interest’, extended tenures for cooperative bank directors, and permission for public sector banks to transfer unclaimed amounts to IEPF.

    Trading & Investment

    SEBI Extends Deadline for Compliance with New Algo Trading Rules

    By Nithya Subramanian | 01/08/2025

    Brokers and market participants have been given a two-month extension to comply with the new framework.

    Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

    India's SFIO Completes Probe into Chinese-Linked Digital Lenders

    By Nithya Subramanian | 01/08/2025

    Prosecution is likely to be initiated in 33 cases, after the SFIO uncovered fraud, concealment of beneficial ownership, and predatory lending practices.

    Structural Regulation

    India Caps Tax Audits at 60 Per Partner to Curb Market Concentration

    By Editors | 01/08/2025

    The new mandatory guidelines, effective from April 2026, aim to enhance audit quality and ensure a wider distribution of assignments.

    Structural Regulation

    India Includes FPIs and OTC Derivatives under IFSC Tax Exemptions

    By Nithya Subramanian | 01/08/2025

    These amendments aim to align tax provisions with current financial instruments and investor categories.

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