India

    Sanctions

    US Sanctions Human Smuggling Network Led by Indian-Mexican National

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/11/2025

    OFAC sanctioned Bhardwaj Human Smuggling Organization, its leader, and 16 related companies for trafficking migrants and laundering illicit profits across multiple countries.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Indian Banks Switch to '.bank.in' Domain on RBI Cybersecurity Mandate

    By Editors | 03/11/2025

    The move, which had an October 31 deadline, aims to combat phishing and bolster customer confidence in digital banking services.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Delays T+0 Stock Settlement Rollout for Brokers Again

    By Editors | 03/11/2025

    SEBI cited technological and operational readiness challenges at major brokers for the second postponement of the optional same-day settlement system.

    Fintech / Regtech

    India’s Enforcement Directorate Uncovers Scams Run by Chinese Nationals

    By Nithya Subramanian | 01/11/2025

    A new report found that Chinese nationals masterminded large-scale instant loan and cryptocurrency scams in India, funnelling over INR 280 billion through shell companies and digital payment channels.

    Securities / Derivatives

    India's ICCL Unifies Penalty Framework for Market Limit Violations

    By Editors | 31/10/2025

    The new framework introduces a consolidated penalty structure for trading and position limit violations across equity, currency, and lending segments.

    Enforcement

    India: HDFC Bank Executives Placed on Leave for Bond Mis-selling

    By Nithya Subramanian | 31/10/2025

    HDFC Bank is investigating claims that customers were mis-sold Credit Suisse’s AT1 bonds, following compliance lapses flagged by Dubai’s financial regulator.

    Enforcement

    India’s CBI Says Shell Firms Routed Yes Bank Funds to Anil Ambani Group

    By Nithya Subramanian | 31/10/2025

    The probe found a network of “Project Infrastructure Layering Entities” used to disguise fund transfers from Yes Bank to Reliance Group subsidiaries.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Mandates Phased Overhaul of Key Financial Market Indices

    By Manesh Samtani | 31/10/2025

    SEBI has set new eligibility criteria for key financial indices, mandating phased changes to be completed by March 2026.

    ESG / Sustainability

    India ICAI Revamps Code of Ethics to Strengthen Audit Independence

    By Nithya Subramanian | 31/10/2025

    The new code introduces stricter independence requirements, ESG-related standards, and enhanced guidance for professionals in assurance and non-assurance roles.

    AML / KYC

    Mumbai Court Remands Ex-Bank of India Officer in Fraud Probe

    By Nithya Subramanian | 31/10/2025

    The court cited need for deeper probe into alleged misappropriation of customer funds and links to gambling, crypto trading.

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