India

India’s IFSCA Proposes New Framework for Financial Advisers

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/02/2026

The draft regulations introduce strict net worth requirements and fiduciary standards to govern financial advisory services within GIFT City.

Securities / Derivatives

India’s IFSCA Proposes New Framework for Electronic Trading Platforms

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/02/2026

The draft framework mandates USD 1 million minimum net worth and "fit and proper" management for GIFT City electronic trading platforms.

Enforcement

Indian Court Removes Stay Protecting Anil Ambani from ‘Fraud’ Tag

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/02/2026

The ruling allows three public sector banks to resume fraud-classification proceedings over an alleged INR 315.8 billion loan default.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Partners with Digital India to Launch Multilingual Banking AI

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/02/2026

The partnership will develop AI language models for banking, aimed at enhancing financial inclusion by enabling services in multiple Indian languages.

Market Infrastructure

India Plans to Merge Tax and Financial Reporting Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/02/2026

The government will set up panel under the MCA and CBDT to integrate IndAS and ICDS, aiming to end dual reporting, cut compliance costs and reduce tax disputes for corporate India.

Securities / Derivatives

India to Monetise Public Infrastructure Assets Through Capital Market

By Editors | 25/02/2026

Five-year plan aims to unlock value from public infrastructure, with highways, power, railways, and ports forming the largest components.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Establishes New Data Centre to Fortify Financial System Resilience

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/02/2026

The new high-security facility is strategically located to mitigate seismic and cross-border threats and will serve as a backup to the RBI's primary data centre.

Enforcement

RBI Monitoring Suspected Fraud Case at IDFC First Bank

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/02/2026

The RBI is closely overseeing the investigation into a INR 5.9 billion fraud at IDFC First Bank, reassuring depositors that their accounts remain secure.

AML / KYC

India to Fast-Track Money Laundering Investigations

By Nithya Subramanian | 24/02/2026

Enforcement Directorate to file 500 chargesheets this fiscal year and target completion of investigations within two years.