India

Fintech / Regtech

GIFT City Regulator Proposes Tough Cybersecurity Rules for MIIs

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/11/2025

The draft guidelines mandate strict cyber-resilience standards, including tighter controls, mandatory audits and rapid breach reporting for MIIs operating in GIFT City.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Moves to Open REITs and InvITs to Boost Liquidity

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/11/2025

SEBI is weighing a proposal to expand the pool of liquid mutual fund schemes in which REITs and InvITs can invest, while protecting investor interests.

Capital / Liquidity

Indian Government Revives Proposal to Merge State-Owned Insurers

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/11/2025

The government is reassessing the long-pending proposal as improved financials prompt a fresh push toward consolidating state-owned general insurers.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes Further Easing of Rules for 'Basic Services' Demat Accounts

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/11/2025

The consultation proposes revised valuation rules, quarterly eligibility checks and simpler consent mechanisms, aimed at reducing operational burdens.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Governor: Proportionate Framework is Cornerstone of Financial Regulation

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/11/2025

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra outlined a risk-sensitive, hybrid regulatory framework, stressing financial stability as the central bank’s “north star".

Fintech / Regtech

Indonesia Eyes QR Payments Link with China, Korea by 2026

By Mark Johnston | 24/11/2025

Bank Indonesia expects to conclude negotiations next year to expand its QRIS payment standard to East Asia and India.

Fintech / Regtech

India’s NPCI Tightens Scrutiny of UPI Third-party Apps

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/11/2025

The UPI operator is raising compliance requirements for third-party apps amid concerns over governance lapses and rising regulatory scrutiny.

Sanctions

US Imposes Sanctions on Iran Oil Network Including India Targets

By Manesh Samtani | 23/11/2025

The targets include Mumbai-based RN Ship Management Private Limited and its two leaders over shipments of Iranian oil.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Extends Deadline for Realising Export Proceeds to 15 Months

By Nithya Subramanian | 23/11/2025

The RBI has eased export compliance rules by extending the period for realising export proceeds to 15 months and widening related time-limit extensions to three years.