India

Structural Regulation

India Tightens Silver Import Regime to Ease Pressure on Rupee

By Editors | 05/06/2026

The government has moved silver imports to a ‘restricted’ category, requiring specific authorisation to curb record-level shipments and ease currency pressure.

Trading & Investment

India's Conservative Derivatives Rules Deter Global Investors - Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/06/2026

Foreign investors and market experts are calling for an overhaul of rules they say are misaligned with global standards and raise trading costs.

Trading & Investment

India’s NSE to Launch Closing Auction, Extend Trading Hours

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/06/2026

The move, effective from August, aims to improve end-of-day price discovery and align the cash and derivatives markets with international standards.

Capital Adequacy

FIA Urges SEBI to Recalibrate Net Worth Rules for Brokers

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/06/2026

FIA warned that SEBI's proposed variable net worth framework for brokers is not risk-based and duplicates existing safeguards, potentially increasing costs for investors.

Reporting & Disclosures

India Proposes New Standard for Sustainability Assurance Engagements

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/06/2026

The ICAI has released a draft standard, SSA 5000, to establish audit-like requirements for providing assurance on ESG disclosures.

Clearing & Post-Trade

SEBI Weighs Dividend Cap, SGF Reforms for Clearing Houses

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/06/2026

A SEBI panel is considering a suite of measures to bolster the financial resilience of clearing corporations and their settlement guarantee funds.

Payments & Settlements

India, Cambodia Launch Cross-Border QR Code Payments System

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/06/2026

The initiative enables Indian travellers to make UPI payments in Cambodia, with reciprocal access for Cambodian visitors to India planned for a second phase.

Reporting & Disclosures

India ICAI Overhauls Accountant Ethics Code, Eases Ad Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/06/2026

The revised code introduces dedicated ethical standards for sustainability assurance, addresses the use of AI in audits, and strengthens auditor independence requirements in line with global standards.

Trading & Investment

India's MCX Launches 100gm Silver Futures to Boost Retail Access

By Editors | 03/06/2026

The new physically-settled contract is aimed at smaller investors and jewellers, and is coupled with a push to develop domestic refining standards.