India

Market Infrastructure

India: GIFT City Regulator Rolls Out New Pension Fund Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/04/2026

The new framework mandates a USD 1 million net worth, details strict investment and exposure limits, and introduces robust governance requirements.

Fintech / Regtech

US Designates India's UPI and Data Rules as Trade Barriers

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/04/2026

The USTR’s annual trade report flags India’s digital payment ecosystem, data localisation rules, and content takedown orders as significant hurdles.

India Shields Pre-2017 Foreign Investment Gains from Stricter Tax Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/04/2026

The move aims to calm investor fears sparked by a court ruling that threatened to retroactively unwind treaty benefits for legacy deals.

ESG / Sustainability

Indian Bank Union Seeks Probe into HDFC After Chairman's Exit

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/04/2026

A major bank employees' union has demanded a government inquiry into governance at India's largest private lender following a high-profile resignation.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Approves Emirates NBD's $3bn Takeover of RBL Bank

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/04/2026

The deal will reclassify RBL Bank as a foreign-owned subsidiary, with key regulatory relaxations and a cap on the acquirer's voting rights.

Capital / Liquidity

India Passes Insolvency, Bankruptcy Reforms to Speed Up Resolutions

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/04/2026

The amendments aim to cut delays and align the nation's corporate insolvency framework with global standards to boost investor confidence.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes Reinstating Open Market Share Buybacks

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/04/2026

The proposal follows key tax reforms and aims to provide companies with a flexible tool to support share prices amid market volatility.

Securities / Derivatives

India’s NSE to Launch First Domestic Natural Gas Futures

By Mark Johnston | 03/04/2026

The new derivatives, approved by SEBI, will be based on the Indian Gas Exchange's domestic benchmark price index, aiming to create new hedging tools.

Securities / Derivatives

India Hikes Volatility Margin on FX Forwards After RBI Crackdown

By Editors | 03/04/2026

The RBI has tightened rules on currency speculation, prompting CCIL to impose additional margins on US dollar-rupee forward contracts to manage market volatility.