India

    Payments & Settlements

    India, Sri Lanka Push to De-Dollarise $6bn Trade Corridor

    By Duruthu E Chandrasekera | 22/06/2026

    The initiative aims to cut transaction costs and insulate trade from dollar volatility, but faces hurdles including low adoption and the absence of crucial hedging instruments.

    Structural Regulation

    India Pension Regulator Sets New Audit Rules for Intermediaries

    By Nithya Subramanian | 22/06/2026

    The directive requires PoP service providers of the NPS to undergo periodic external audits to ensure operational and regulatory compliance.

    Anti-Money Laundering

    India’s FIU Probes OTC Market for Large Crypto Trades - Reports

    By Nithya Subramanian | 22/06/2026

    FIU-IND has asked exchanges for data on OTC transactions exceeding USD 10,000, citing beneficial ownership and money laundering risks.

    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.

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