India

Cybersecurity

India’s SBI Life to Build AI Cyber Hub for Insurance Sector

By Editors | 07/07/2026

The partnership with IIT Bombay aims to develop homegrown AI and cybersecurity solutions, reducing reliance on foreign technology and strengthening India’s financial sector's digital defences.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

India Plans Major Overhaul of Insurance Sales to Curb Mis-selling

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/07/2026

The regulator is targeting commission structures and manipulative 'dark patterns', while introducing seller accountability to enhance consumer protection.

PEPs & Sanctions

US Delists Four Indian Firms From Russia Sanctions List

By Editors | 07/07/2026

The companies were removed after being sanctioned in 2024 for allegedly supplying dual-use technology to Russia.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Outlines Strategy to Achieve 10-fold Growth in Fund Investors

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/07/2026

SEBI is promoting new products, easing operational rules for fund managers, and pushing for wider digital distribution to significantly deepen market participation.

Market Data & Technology

BSE India to Directly License Market Data Globally From 2027

By Editors | 07/07/2026

BSE will end its 13-year market data partnership with Deutsche Börse, bringing international client licensing in-house.

Cryptocurrency

RBI Reaffirms Opposition to Crypto Legalisation in Parliament

By Manesh Samtani | 07/07/2026

The central bank told a parliamentary committee that virtual digital assets pose a significant threat to financial stability and should not be formalised.

Payments & Settlements

India, Japan Advance Direct Rupee-Yen Trade Settlement Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/07/2026

The move aims to reduce transaction costs and reliance on the US dollar for bilateral trade, building on existing regulatory frameworks in both nations.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Overhauls Framework for Handling Client Unpaid Securities

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/07/2026

The new rules introduce an auto-pledge mechanism and set firm deadlines for payment and the automatic release of securities.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Mulls New Mechanism to Open Commodity Derivatives to FPIs

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/07/2026

An advisory panel is considering a proposal to allow foreign investors into physically settled commodity derivatives.