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Fintech / Regtech
RBI Proposes Digital Banking Rule Changes, Ban on Third-Party Cross-Selling
By Manesh Samtani | 22/07/2025
RBI's draft rules mandate prior approval for transactional services, explicit customer consent, and prohibit most third-party product promotions.
Enforcement
SEBI Allows Jane Street to Resume Trading in Indian Market
By Nithya Subramanian | 22/07/2025
SEBI has directed the BSE and NSE to maintain close oversight of the firm’s trading activity to ensure there is no recurrence of the alleged manipulative patterns.
ESG / Sustainability
RBI Set to Finalise Climate Risk Disclosure Rules for Banks
By Nithya Subramanian | 22/07/2025
The proposed rules will require lenders to disclose climate-related financial risks and conduct stress tests, enabling the country’s transition to a low-carbon economy.
Securities / Derivatives
India to Streamline Regulatory Processes for GIFT City Market Intermediaries
By Nithya Subramanian | 22/07/2025
The IFSCA has released a consultation paper on draft Master Circulars for seven categories of market intermediaries, aiming to simplify regulatory processes and promote ease of doing business.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Consults on Mutual Fund Categorisation Framework
By Nithya Subramanian | 21/07/2025
The draft proposes standardised scheme names, portfolio overlap limits, renaming of debt funds, and wider residual asset investment options.
AML / KYC
India Post and AMFI Sign MOU on Mutual Fund KYC
By Nithya Subramanian | 21/07/2025
The MOU aims to simplify KYC verification, boosting financial inclusion and streamlining investor onboarding across India.
Securities / Derivatives
SEBI Eyes Longer Tenure Derivatives Contracts
By Nithya Subramanian | 18/07/2025
SEBI plans to reform the derivatives segment by extending contract tenures, citing high retail losses and excessive expiry-day trading.
Fintech / Regtech
India Extends Support for Singapore Payments Link to More Banks
By Nithya Subramanian | 18/07/2025
The cross-border payment linkage between Singapore and India will now support 19 Indian banks, enhancing real-time remittance access for users in both countries.
RBI Proposes Rules to Standardise Closure of Old Export Bills
By Nithya Subramanian | 18/07/2025
The RBI aims to create a uniform process for banks to close long-pending shipping bills, reducing compliance burdens.
Securities / Derivatives
India Proposes Shift to Domestic Prices for Gold and Silver ETF Valuation
By Editors | 17/07/2025
SEBI proposed to mandate that asset managers use local spot prices, moving away from the London-based international benchmark.
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