India

Securities / Derivatives

India's Economic Survey Proposes Sweeping Financial Reforms, New Securities Code

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/02/2026

The Economic Survey, tabled in Parliament, calls for a new Securities Market Code, a corporate bond market overhaul, and cautious governance of AI in finance.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI to Scrap Letter of Confirmation System, Cutting Demat Credit Time

By Editors | 02/02/2026

The new rules, effective from April 2026, will see securities credited directly to demat accounts, reducing the process to 30 days.

Securities / Derivatives

India’s IEPFA Proposes Faster Refunds for Small Investor Claims

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/01/2026

The investor protection authority has floated rule changes to cut paperwork and timelines, including a 30-day turnaround for low-value claims.

ESG / Sustainability

RBI Defers Mandatory Climate Risk Disclosure for Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/01/2026

The RBI has deferred plans to require banks to make climate-related risk disclosures, citing implementation challenges and data gaps.

ESG / Sustainability

Indian Bank Unions Strike Over Delayed Five-Day Week Approval

By Manesh Samtani | 29/01/2026

Strike disrupts operations at public sector and regional rural banks as unions demand the government implement previously agreed-upon five-day work week.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Proposes Disaster-Relief Credit Rules for Borrowers

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/01/2026

The RBI has unveiled draft guidelines requiring banks to provide flexible loan relief, including rescheduling, moratoriums, and additional financing, for borrowers affected by natural disasters

Fintech / Regtech

India’s UPI Set for Debut in Japan to Facilitate Payments

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/01/2026

UPI will be trialled in Japan in 2026, allowing Indian tourists to make seamless digital payments at local merchants via familiar apps.

Securities / Derivatives

RBI, ESMA Sign Pact to End Dispute Over CCP Supervision

By Manesh Samtani | 28/01/2026

The agreement allows Indian central counterparties to re-apply for EU recognition, resolving a long-standing impasse over regulatory oversight.

Securities / Derivatives

India’s PFRDA Sets Up Expert Panel to Revamp Investment Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/01/2026

The focus will be on strategic asset allocation, risk governance, diversification and long-term retirement outcomes.