India

    Conduct, Culture & Accountability

    RBI Finalises Rules to Curb Mis-selling, Dark Patterns

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/06/2026

    The new directions, effective January 2027, introduce strict norms on customer consent, agent conduct, and deceptive online practices for all regulated entities.

    Trading & Investment

    RBI Opens Indian Equities to All Foreign Individual Investors

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/06/2026

    New rules allow all overseas individuals to invest directly in listed Indian companies, expanding a channel previously limited to NRIs and OCIs.

    Payments & Settlements

    RBI Revamps Payment System Authorisation, Introduces Perpetual Approval

    By Nithya Subramanian | 16/06/2026

    The new framework consolidates seven circulars, introduces perpetual authorisation for compliant operators, and clarifies rules on market entry and exit.

    Structural Regulation

    SEBI to Revamp ETF Trading with Dynamic Price Bands

    By Nithya Subramanian | 16/06/2026

    New rules effective from 1 September aim to better align ETF prices with their underlying assets and enhance market efficiency by addressing price lags.

    Liquidity Risk

    RBI Imposes Restrictions on Mogaveera Co-operative Bank

    By Editors | 16/06/2026

    The central bank has capped withdrawals and restricted lending for the Mumbai-based co-operative bank, citing its deteriorating financial condition.

    Trading & Investment

    First US Headquartered Company Applies for Equity Listing in India’s GIFT City

    By Editors | 16/06/2026

    The move marks the first time a US-headquartered company has sought an equity listing in India's international financial hub.

    Trading & Investment

    SEBI, AMPI Propose Governance-led Growth Path for PMS Sector

    By Editors | 15/06/2026

    Regulator calls for greater transparency, investor protection, and expansion into smaller cities to build a resilient and trusted industry.

    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.

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