India

Structural Regulation

India: NSE Moves Closer to IPO With INR 18bn SEBI Settlement

By Editors | 28/04/2026

NSE will proceed with its long-awaited IPO after a regulatory panel approved a settlement for decade-old governance cases.

Structural Regulation

NSE Revises Listing Framework for SME Emerge Platform

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/04/2026

The change includes proceeds from capital issuance in the Free Cash Flow to Equity calculation, aiming to align eligibility with SME funding realities.

Payments & Settlements

RBI Cancels Licence of Paytm Payments Bank

By Editors | 27/04/2026

The central bank has cited persistent non-compliance and conduct detrimental to depositor interests as reasons for the final regulatory action.

Clearing & Post-Trade

SEBI to Permit Net Settlement for FPI Cash Market Trades

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/04/2026

The move is designed to reduce funding costs and operational inefficiencies for foreign investors, with a December 2026 implementation deadline.

Cybersecurity

India FinMin Urges Banks to Coordinate AI Defences

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/04/2026

The ministry has ordered banks to establish a real-time threat intelligence sharing mechanism and a coordinated response to counter "unprecedented" AI-driven cyber risks.

Capital Adequacy

SEBI Proposes New Broker Net Worth Rules Tied to Client Base

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/04/2026

The proposed framework moves away from client cash balances, linking capital requirements to the number of active clients and funds handled to create a stronger financial buffer.

Clearing & Post-Trade

India’s CCIL Must Leverage AI for Pre-emptive Risk Management: Officials

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/04/2026

Senior officials have outlined a new strategic direction for the CCP, focusing on AI-driven surveillance, global expansion, and managing new forms of systemic risk.

Payments & Settlements

RBI Opens Centralised Payment System to Fintechs

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/04/2026

The RBI has granted a private fintech firm, Pay Point, direct membership to its core payment systems, signalling a significant structural shift.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

RBI Orders Banks to Compensate Cyber Fraud Victim

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/04/2026

The order follows an INR 229 million "digital arrest" scam, highlighting bank liability for inadequate monitoring of mule accounts used by fraudsters.