INDIA

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes Changes to IPO Framework to Boost Institutional Interest

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/08/2025

It recommends increasing the number of anchor investors for large IPOs, including insurance and pension funds in reserved quotas, and reducing retail portion.

India: Key Banking Law Changes Takes Effect

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/08/2025

These include higher threshold for ‘substantial interest’, extended tenures for cooperative bank directors, and permission for public sector banks to transfer unclaimed amounts to IEPF.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Extends Deadline for Retail Algo Trading Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/08/2025

Brokers and market participants have been given a two-month extension to comply with the new framework.

Fintech / Regtech

India's SFIO Completes Probe into 33 Chinese-Linked Digital Lenders

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/08/2025

The government is investigating digital lending platforms, especially those with opaque ownership structures and links to Chinese funding.

ESG / Sustainability

India Caps Tax Audits at 60 Per Partner to Curb Market Concentration

By Editors | 01/08/2025

The new mandatory guidelines, effective from April 2026, aim to enhance audit quality and ensure a wider distribution of assignments.

Securities / Derivatives

India Includes FPIs and OTC Derivatives under IFSC Tax Exemptions

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/08/2025

These amendments aim to align tax provisions with current financial instruments and investor categories.

Securities / Derivatives

India Expands Jane Street Probe to Include Local Partner Nuvama

By Editors | 01/08/2025

The 'survey' at Nuvama Wealth Management's offices is linked to its role as a trading partner for Jane Street, which has been under regulatory scrutiny.

Enforcement

Indian Crypto Exchange CoinDCX Hit by Theft, Employee Arrested

By Editors | 31/07/2025

Police are investigating potential insider involvement after hackers siphoned off USD 44 million from the major Indian exchange.

ESG / Sustainability

GIFT City Regulator Issues New Framework for Transition Bonds

By Nithya Subramanian | 31/07/2025

Issuers must ensure that transition bond proceeds are used exclusively for projects are aligned with international taxonomies and climate transition pathways.