India

Anti-Money Laundering

RBI Directs NBFCs to Limit Cash Disbursals for Gold Loans

By Ajoy K Das | 10/05/2024

The Income Tax Act prohibits any individual from receiving more than INR 20,000 as a loan amount in cash.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Standardises Reporting Format for Investment Advisers

By Ajoy K Das | 10/05/2024

Investment advisers will need to submit reports to IAASB in a standardised format every six months.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Rejects NSE Proposal for Extended Trading Hours

By Ajoy K Das | 08/05/2024

SEBI cited a lack of feedback from the stock broking community. NSE has now shelved its extended time frame plan.

Structural Regulation

India to Update Listing Rules for GIFT City Exchanges

By Ajoy K Das | 08/05/2024

The proposed listing regulations take into account standards from IOSCO and best practices from other jurisdictions.

PEPs & Sanctions

Russia Investing Accumulated Rupees in India – Reports

By Editors | 08/05/2024

Russia is no longer looking to repatriate its rupees as it can now invest in Indian stocks and government securities.

Capital Adequacy

RBI Adjusts Bank Capital Market Exposure Norms

By Ajoy K Das | 07/05/2024

The RBI said the move to T+1 settlement prompted a review of the existing guidelines on the issuance of IPCs by banks.

Trading & Investment

RBI Allows Standalone Primary Dealers to Borrow Forex

By Ajoy K Das | 06/05/2024

Standalone primary dealers can now borrow FX from their parent companies and other authorised entities.

Trading & Investment

India Allows Non-Bank FPIs to Issue Derivatives in GIFT City

By Ajoy K Das | 06/05/2024

Non-bank FPIs including AIFs are expected to start issuing derivatives in GIFT City and offering them to international investors.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Revamps Supervisory Framework for Analysts, Advisers

By Ajoy K Das | 05/05/2024

Under the new framework, stock exchanges can apply to be recognised as administrative and supervising bodies for research analysts and investment advisers.