INDIA

Securities / Derivatives

RBI Consults on Novation Framework for OTC Derivatives

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/07/2025

The new framework aims to standardise practices, strengthen risk management, and enhance transparency in the OTC derivatives market.

Enforcement

Nehal Modi Arrested in US, Faces Extradition to India over $1.5B PNB Scam

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/07/2025

Nehal Modi is accused of laundering money, destroying evidence, and intimidating witnesses in connection with one of India’s biggest banking frauds.

Securities / Derivatives

India’s NSDL and CDSL Launch Proxy Advisory Integration

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/07/2025

The two depositories have launched a new electronic voting feature that integrates proxy advisory recommendations, enabling retail investors to make informed decisions.

AML / KYC

India’s MCA Revises Norms to Strengthen Corporate Compliance

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/07/2025

The new form mandates stricter disclosure norms, geotagging of offices, and professional certification to ensure active company status and combat shell entities.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI to Rationalise Broker Penalties, Ease Compliance Burden

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/07/2025

SEBI is questioning whether the term penalty is fair, given that many actions branded as such do not deserve the tag.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes to Allow AMCs to Manage Pooled Funds

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/07/2025

The move aims to create a level playing field for AMCs, but comes with strict conditions to mitigate conflicts of interest and misuse of investor funds.

Fintech / Regtech

India Enables UPI Access for NRIs Using International Mobile Numbers

By Nithya Subramanian | 08/07/2025

The move allows seamless payments for non-resident Indians from 12 countries via apps like Google Pay and PhonePe.

Enforcement

India to Upgrade Market Surveillance After Jane Street Ban

By Editors | 08/07/2025

SEBI will upgrade market surveillance after barring Jane Street, which has said it will appeal the market manipulation claims.

ESG / Sustainability

IEEFA Calls on RBI, SEBI to Embed Social Factors in India's Green Transition

By Editors | 07/07/2025

Report urges India's financial regulators to expand reporting and lending rules to address the social costs of its energy transition.