INDIA

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Allows SRVA Holders to Invest Surplus Rupees in G-Secs

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/08/2025

RBI’s move expands the use of SRVAs, giving foreign banks a new channel to deploy surplus trade settlement funds.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Extends Deadline for New Margin Pledge Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/08/2025

SEBI has delayed the rollout of its new pledge-and-re-pledge margin framework to 10 October, giving intermediaries more time to upgrade systems and implement changes.

Securities / Derivatives

India's MCX Overhauls Nickel Futures Contract to Boost Liquidity

By Editors | 19/08/2025

MCX has reduced the contract size and changed expiry and delivery rules to align with global standards and attract smaller participants.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes to Ease IPO and Shareholding Rules for Large Firms

By Editors | 19/08/2025

SEBI is considering allowing smaller initial floats and longer compliance timelines to encourage mega-cap companies to list domestically.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes Phased Rollout for New Index Derivative Rules

By Editors | 19/08/2025

SEBI is consulting on a 'glide path' to adjust popular but non-compliant indices like Nifty Bank to avoid market disruption.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Considers Lowering Risk Weights for Auto Loans

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/08/2025

Auto loans face a 100 percent risk weight versus 35–50 percent for home loans. A cut could ease banks’ capital burden while making vehicle financing more affordable.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Greenlights Blockchain-based Sandbox Solution for MSME Financing

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/08/2025

The platform, developed by IBDIC and its partners, promises to expand affordable credit access for lower-tier MSMEs.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Flags Surge in Enforcement, Difficult Dues in Annual Report

By Mark Johnston | 18/08/2025

SEBI's annual report reveals a spike in settlement pleas and inspections amid record capital raising and mounting unrecovered penalties.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Permits Advisers, Analysts to Use Fund Units to Meet Deposit Requirements

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/08/2025

The move provides an alternative to bank deposits for mandatory capital requirements, giving market professionals more flexibility.