INDIA

    Capital / Liquidity

    RBI Governor Affirms Banks’ Autonomy on Minimum Balance Rules

    By Nithya Subramanian | 13/08/2025

    The RBI has clarified that setting minimum account balances is a commercial decision for banks and does not fall under its regulatory domain.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Proposes New Rules to Boost Resident Indian Role in FPIs

    By Nithya Subramanian | 13/08/2025

    SEBI plans to allow retail schemes in IFSCs with Indian sponsors to register as FPIs, align contribution limits with IFSCA norms, and permit Indian mutual funds to be part of FPIs.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Proposes Single-Window Access for Trusted Foreign Investors

    By Nithya Subramanian | 13/08/2025

    The framework eases entry and compliance for low-risk global funds, reduces paperwork, and offers unified investment routes for government-linked and regulated funds.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Indian Banks Propose Raising GST Threshold to Drive Digital Payments

    By Editors | 12/08/2025

    Lenders are advising policymakers to raise the GST registration threshold to prevent merchants from reverting to cash.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Proposes Lighter-Touch AIFs for Accredited Investors

    By Editors | 12/08/2025

    SEBI has issued proposals for a new fund category with fewer restrictions, signalling a long-term shift in how investor sophistication is measured.

    Capital / Liquidity

    India Plans Credit Guarantees to Shield Small Firms from US Tariffs

    By Editors | 12/08/2025

    The government will offer guarantees for stressed loans as banks heighten scrutiny of exporters with US market exposure.

    Securities / Derivatives

    India Imposes Restrictions on Mutual Fund Distributor Fees

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/08/2025

    SEBI scrapped transaction fees while AMFI imposed a 12-month lock-in on commissions to curb mis-selling and protect investors.

    Capital / Liquidity

    RBI Grants First Universal Banking Licence in Over 10 Years

    By Editors | 11/08/2025

    The RBI has granted 'in-principle' approval to AU Small Finance Bank Ltd, outlining a clear regulatory path for other small finance banks.

    Fintech / Regtech

    RBI Governor Addresses UPI Fee Speculation

    By Mark Johnston | 11/08/2025

    RBI Governor clarified that end-users will not necessarily pay for UPI, but stressed that a sustainable cost-recovery model is needed.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Proposes Splitting Oversight of Share Registrars

    By Editors | 11/08/2025

    The proposal would see services for unlisted companies fall under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, creating a new activity-based regulatory model.

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