India

Trading & Investment

SEBI Proposes Overhaul of India’s Margin Trading Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/06/2026

Proposals include higher broker net worth requirements, expanded funding sources, and revised exposure limits to strengthen risk management and enhance operational efficiency.

Tokenisation

India’s NPCI Launches Drunix Blockchain to Standardise Digital Assets

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/06/2026

The NPCI has released an open-source platform to help banks and fintechs build tokenisation and digital asset ecosystems at scale.

Liquidity Risk

RBI Relaxes Interest Rate Caps on NRI Deposits to Boost Forex Inflows

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/06/2026

The RBI has temporarily removed interest rate ceilings on select non-resident deposits in a move to attract overseas funds and support the rupee.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Issues Warning Against Using Unauthorised Platforms to Trade Unlisted Shares

By Editors | 19/06/2026

SEBI warns against using online platforms for unlisted securities, citing the absence of regulatory oversight and investor protection mechanisms.

Capital Adequacy

RBI Amends Capital Norms for INR 2.55tn Credit Scheme

By Editors | 17/06/2026

The central bank has reduced capital requirements for lenders by applying a zero risk weight to certain government-guaranteed loans.

Alternative Markets

SEBI Eases Winding-Up Rules for Alternative Investment Funds

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/06/2026

The new framework allows funds to retain proceeds beyond their life and introduces an ‘inoperative’ status to manage outstanding liabilities.

Structural Regulation

RBI Overhauls Rules for Third-Party Product Distribution

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/06/2026

New directions clarify the distinction between agency and referral services, tying them to recently finalised responsible conduct and consumer protection standards.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

RBI Finalises Rules to Curb Mis-selling, Dark Patterns

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/06/2026

The new directions, effective January 2027, introduce strict norms on customer consent, agent conduct, and deceptive online practices for all regulated entities.

Trading & Investment

RBI Opens Indian Equities to All Foreign Individual Investors

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/06/2026

New rules allow all overseas individuals to invest directly in listed Indian companies, expanding a channel previously limited to NRIs and OCIs.