INDIA

AML / KYC

RBI to Soon Issue Guidelines on AI Use for Mule Detection

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/08/2025

Banks will be required to use AI verification to detect and block mule accounts to help curb online scams and strengthen financial system security.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Proposes New Capital Rules for Counterparty Credit Risk

By Manesh Samtani | 21/08/2025

The RBI has issued draft rules to align with Basel III, replacing the current method with the more risk-sensitive SA-CCR framework.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Proposes to Ease FEMA Rules on Cross-border Guarantees

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/08/2025

The RBI has proposed new FEMA rules to bring most cross-border guarantees under the automatic route, while mandating detailed reporting of all guarantees issued and invoked.

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.