India

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

India to Overhaul Financial Cybercrime Response with AI

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/06/2026

The plan includes a national call centre and new directives for banks to speed up fund recovery and tackle the misuse of mule accounts.

Structural Regulation

National Stock Exchange of India Files for Long-Awaited IPO

By Editors | 19/06/2026

The country's largest bourse has submitted draft papers to the market regulator, marking a key step towards a public listing after years of regulatory delays.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Proposes Overhaul of India’s Margin Trading Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/06/2026

Proposals include higher broker net worth requirements, expanded funding sources, and revised exposure limits to strengthen risk management and enhance operational efficiency.

Tokenisation

India’s NPCI Launches Drunix Blockchain to Standardise Digital Assets

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/06/2026

The NPCI has released an open-source platform to help banks and fintechs build tokenisation and digital asset ecosystems at scale.

Liquidity Risk

RBI Relaxes Interest Rate Caps on NRI Deposits to Boost Forex Inflows

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/06/2026

The RBI has temporarily removed interest rate ceilings on select non-resident deposits in a move to attract overseas funds and support the rupee.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Issues Warning Against Using Unauthorised Platforms to Trade Unlisted Shares

By Editors | 19/06/2026

SEBI warns against using online platforms for unlisted securities, citing the absence of regulatory oversight and investor protection mechanisms.

Capital Adequacy

RBI Amends Capital Norms for INR 2.55tn Credit Scheme

By Editors | 17/06/2026

The central bank has reduced capital requirements for lenders by applying a zero risk weight to certain government-guaranteed loans.

Alternative Markets

SEBI Eases Winding-Up Rules for Alternative Investment Funds

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/06/2026

The new framework allows funds to retain proceeds beyond their life and introduces an ‘inoperative’ status to manage outstanding liabilities.

Structural Regulation

RBI Overhauls Rules for Third-Party Product Distribution

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/06/2026

New directions clarify the distinction between agency and referral services, tying them to recently finalised responsible conduct and consumer protection standards.