India

Securities / Derivatives

NSE Calls for Review of Securities Transaction Tax Hike

By Editors | 11/02/2026

The bourse has acknowledged industry representations against the budget measure, which significantly increases the levy on equity futures and options.

RBI Proposes Registration Exemption for Small, Low-Risk NBFCs

By Editors | 11/02/2026

Draft rules would create a new 'Unregistered Type I' class for firms with assets under INR 10 billion that do not use public funds.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Tightens Norms for CRAs on Cross-Regulatory Ratings

By Editors | 11/02/2026

New framework mandates clear separation of activities, enhanced disclosures, and explicit client consent to bolster investor protection and regulatory clarity.

Securities / Derivatives

ISDA Urges India to Permit Onshore OTC Commodity Derivatives

By Manesh Samtani | 11/02/2026

ISDA says move would help firms manage risk and give regulators better oversight, recommends phased legal and regulatory reforms.

Fintech / Regtech

India’s Top Court Orders Agencies to Coordinate on Digital Arrest Scams

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/02/2026

The RBI, banks, CBI, and other agencies are directed to coordinate on prevention, victim compensation, and stricter safeguards against fraudulent transactions.

Fintech / Regtech

India’s ICAI and RBI Launch Real-Time Verification of Documents

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/02/2026

The MoU to enable real-time verification of UDINs aims to strengthen document authenticity, improve regulatory oversight, and reduce risks from forged financial documents.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Eases Lending Norms to Boost Credit for Small Businesses

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/02/2026

Banks can now extend collateral-free loans of up to INR 2 million to MSEs, and up to INR 2.5 million in select cases, to improve credit access.

Fintech / Regtech

India, Malaysia Set to Launch Cross-border Payment Link

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/02/2026

India will link UPI with Malaysia’s PayNet network, easing cross-border payments for consumers, businesses and travellers.

RBI Issues Draft Amendments to Ease NBFC Branch Openings

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/02/2026

The central bank plans to streamline branch expansion for NBFCs, allowing faster growth and reducing regulatory hurdles.