India

Trading & Investment

SEBI Eyes Longer-Term F&O, Bond Derivatives, AI Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/06/2026

The regulator plans to introduce longer-term derivatives, review short-selling rules, and issue detailed guidelines on the use of AI in capital markets.

Capital Adequacy

APAC's Paths on the CCyB Are Diverging

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 15/06/2026

As global policymakers reconsider the role of the CCyB, regulators across the region are drawing different conclusions about how it should be used.

Liquidity Risk

Indian Banks Seek RBI Nod to Leverage NRI Deposits for Inflows

By Editors | 15/06/2026

Lenders are asking the RBI to clarify rules on using non-resident deposits as collateral to attract more foreign capital under a new scheme.

Credit Risk

India Expands Credit Guarantee Scheme for Microfinance Institutions

By Editors | 15/06/2026

The government has extended the validity of its credit guarantee scheme for the microfinance sector and more than tripled the maximum loan amount for larger lenders.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Defers Capital and Operational Rules for Merchant Bankers

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/06/2026

SEBI has extended compliance deadlines for new net worth, liquid net worth, and business segregation rules, citing industry feedback on operational challenges

Trading & Investment

SEBI Considers Market Making Framework for Commodity Derivatives

By Editors | 12/06/2026

An advisory committee is discussing a framework to introduce market makers to boost liquidity in longer-dated contracts and improve hedging effectiveness for businesses.

Operational Risk

RBI Proposes Consolidated Governance Framework for Financial Firms

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/06/2026

The draft rules aim to unify risk, compliance, and audit functions for banks and non-banks, enhancing independence and board oversight.

Cybersecurity

RBI Sets June Deadline for Banks to Address AI Cyber Threats

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/06/2026

Financial institutions have been directed to complete a risk assessment and action plan for threats posed by advanced AI models such as ‘Mythos’.

Credit Risk

RBI Proposes Revised Counterparty Credit Risk Rules for Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/06/2026

The proposed rules update the long-delayed SA-CCR framework, introducing new requirements for derivatives exposures and CCP capital treatment.