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PEPs & Sanctions
US Eases Iran Sanctions, Opening Door for Asian Buyers
By Manesh Samtani | 25/06/2026
A temporary 60-day waiver allows the use of US dollars for Iranian oil trade for the first time in decades.

AI Risk & Governance
India’s IRDAI Forms Panel to Develop AI Governance Framework
By Nithya Subramanian | 24/06/2026
The group will recommend rules for ethical adoption, data protection, and create an audit framework for insurers within three months.

AI Risk & Governance
India's PFRDA Launches AI-Based Grievance Redressal Platform
By Editors | 24/06/2026
The new portal uses AI and multilingual capabilities to streamline subscriber complaints and enhance regulatory monitoring of pension intermediaries.

Credit Risk
RBI Urges Banks to Leverage Digital Infrastructure for MSME Credit
By Nithya Subramanian | 24/06/2026
RBI governor calls on FIs to view small businesses as partners and invest in digital platforms to close the credit gap.

AI Risk & Governance
SEBI Launches ‘TechSprint’ to Drive Innovation in Capital Markets
By Editors | 24/06/2026
The initiative seeks technology solutions focused on regulatory compliance, investor protection, and market efficiency.

Credit Risk
RBI Revises Norms for Kisan Credit Card Scheme
By Editors | 24/06/2026
The central bank has issued revised directions for its main agricultural credit scheme to standardise loan sanctioning and repayment schedules.

Structural Regulation
SEBI Proposes Rule Overhaul for Exchanges and Clearing Corporations
By Editors | 24/06/2026
SEBI plans to streamline regulations for exchanges and clearing corporations to cut compliance requirements, reduce reporting obligations and consolidate key rulebooks.

Structural Regulation
SEBI Seeks to Modernise Technology Rules for MIIs
By Nithya Subramanian | 24/06/2026
The proposed reforms would broaden direct market access, streamline compliance requirements, and consolidate technology and cybersecurity regulations.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
India's Supreme Court Flags 'Deep-Rooted Nexus' in Loan Recovery
By Editors | 24/06/2026
Notices have been issued to the central government, regulators and banks after expressing serious concern over the nexus between banks, ARCs, and borrowers in the settlement of bad loans.

Credit Risk
RBI Overhauls Lead Bank Scheme to Improve Financial Inclusion
By Nithya Subramanian | 23/06/2026
The overhaul introduces a strengthened governance structure and a more formalised approach to credit planning.
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