India

    Fintech / Regtech

    RBI Releases Consolidated Regulations for Payment Aggregators

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/09/2025

    The RBI has tightened oversight of digital payment platforms with a new framework that sets capital norms, stricter due diligence, and deadlines for authorisation of non-bank PAs.

    Capital / Liquidity

    India Considers Allowing 100% Foreign Ownership of Insurers

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/09/2025

    The Insurance Amendment Bill seeks to lift India’s FDI cap from 74% to 100%, alongside other changes aimed at boosting competition and protecting policyholders.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Indian Exporters Press RBI for Loan Relief Amid Crippling US Tariffs

    By Mark Johnston | 16/09/2025

    Industry bodies seek moratoriums, NPA concessions and other banking support as punitive US import duties of up to 50 percent bite.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Simplifies Disclosure Rules for Portfolio Managers

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/09/2025

    SEBI has introduced a simplified two-part disclosure format for portfolio managers, making updates easier for investors to track while easing compliance for the industry.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Approves Reforms to Ease Foreign Investor Access, Boost REITs

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/09/2025

    SEBI is launching a single-window portal for foreign funds, reclassifying REITs as equity, and expanding the anchor investor framework for IPOs.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Allows Start-up Founders to Retain ESOPs After IPO

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/09/2025

    Founders can retain their ESOPs and other share-based benefits granted at least one year before a company's IPO.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Lowers Investment Threshold for InvITs and REITs

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/09/2025

    The minimum investment size for InvITs and REITs has been reduced, making these instruments more accessible to high-net-worth individuals and family offices.

    RBI Weighs Rules to Let Lenders Lock Phones of Loan Defaulters

    By Nithya Subramanian | 13/09/2025

    The move would give power to lenders to recover small-ticket loans, but has raised consumer rights concerns.

    Securities / Derivatives

    FIA Backs SEBI’s Phased Approach to New Index Rules

    By Nithya Subramanian | 12/09/2025

    FIA said a phased “glide path” to implementing the new index rules would be a pragmatic approach that reduces disruption and bolsters investor confidence.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI to Halve IPO Approval Timeline to Three Months - Report

    By Nithya Subramanian | 12/09/2025

    SEBI is streamlining the IPO approval process by leveraging technology such as AI to identify potential issues.

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