India

Structural Regulation

SEBI Proposes Overhaul of Municipal Bond Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/05/2026

The regulator seeks to boost urban infrastructure financing with proposals for pooled issuance, refinancing, ESG bonds, and greater retail participation.

Liquidity Risk

SEBI Proposes Broader Use of Intraday Borrowing for Mutual Funds

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/05/2026

SEBI is seeking to allow funds to use intraday credit for more than just redemptions, treating it as a key cash management tool.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Proposes Doubling Agri-Commodity Position Limits

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/05/2026

The regulator is also looking to ease commodity classification criteria and cap penalties for breaches in a bid to boost market liquidity and participation.

Anti-Money Laundering

India’s ED Arrests Ex-IDFC Bank Staff Involved in INR 6.45bn Fraud

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/05/2026

The former bank employees allegedly used a network of shell companies and forged documents to embezzle government funds in a major money laundering scheme.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Proposes Easing Investor Protection Fund Rules for Depositories

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/05/2026

The regulator is seeking to align the framework for depositories with that of stock exchanges, allowing the use of fund income for administrative expenses.

Liquidity Risk

India Considers Tighter Forex Rules, Import Curbs to Defend Rupee

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/05/2026

Officials are reportedly discussing measures to shore up reserves, including potential changes to remittance and hedging rules, amid rising oil prices.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Proposes Phased Physical Settlement for Agri-Derivatives

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/05/2026

The regulator aims to boost liquidity in illiquid farm contracts by allowing an initial cash-settled phase before mandatory physical delivery.

Alternative Markets

SEBI Proposes ‘Green Channel’ to Fast-Track AIF Scheme Launches

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/05/2026

The regulator aims to cut the waiting period for new funds to just 10 days and allow immediate launches for accredited investor schemes to accelerate capital deployment.

Clearing & Post-Trade

RBI, ECB Sign Pact to Deepen Central Banking Cooperation

By Editors | 13/05/2026

The updated agreement aims to enhance policy dialogue and information exchange, and facilitate the European recognition of Indian clearing corporations.