India

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Tightens Priority Sector Lending Rules to Boost Compliance

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/01/2026

Banks would be required to obtain external auditor certification for priority sector loans routed through intermediaries, to curb misclassification and prevent double counting.

Fintech / Regtech

India Tightens Cyber Reporting Norms for Pension Intermediaries

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/01/2026

The pension regulator has set enhanced reporting requirements, mandating timely disclosures of cyber incidents and compliance by regulated entities.

Enforcement

RBI Revamps Integrated Ombudsman Scheme with Centralised Complaint Hub

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/01/2026

The central bank has updated its ombudsman framework and will set up a central complaints processing centre to streamline grievance redressal against banks and NBFCs.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes to Allow FPI Netting of Funds for Cash Market Trades

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/01/2026

The markets regulator has proposed allowing FPIs to offset purchase and sale proceeds to reduce liquidity strain and funding costs.

Securities / Derivatives

GIFT City Regulator Details New Reporting Rules for Third-party Fund Management

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/01/2026

The IFSCA specified additional disclosure requirements for fund management entities launching schemes for third parties, focusing on beneficial ownership, past performance and conflicts of interest.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Unveils SWAGAT FI Framework to Simplify Foreign Investor Access

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/01/2026

The new single-window regime aims to cut red tape for well-regulated foreign investors, allowing easier, faster access to Indian capital markets.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI to Introduce Closing Auction Session for Equities

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/01/2026

The changes are expected to strengthen price discovery at the market close, with implications for derivatives settlement, index construction and passive fund tracking.

AML / KYC

SEBI to Overhaul KYC Rules to Strengthen AML Oversight

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/01/2026

The consultation paper outlines changes ranging from centralised client information and automated re-KYC alerts to relaxed address verification rules, aimed at balancing ease of onboarding with risk management.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Revamps FEMA Trade Rules, Bars Advance Gold and Silver Payments

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/01/2026

The new consolidated foreign exchange regulations and tighter precious metals import remittance rules aim to streamline trade compliance and enhance forex oversight.