India

India Proposes to Establish Domestic Multidisciplinary Professional Firms

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/09/2025

An inter-ministerial group has also been formed to foster domestic consulting and auditing companies, while reducing reliance on global Big Four majors.

RBI Sets Up Committee for Periodic Review of Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/09/2025

The RBI has created a new review cell and expert advisory group to keep its regulations updated and aligned with industry needs.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Weighs Allowing FPI Access to Broader Commodities Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/09/2025

SEBI is exploring broader institutional access to India’s commodities market in a bid to boost liquidity, enhance hedging options, and strengthen the country’s role in global pricing.

Fintech / Regtech

NPCI Proposes to Allow UPI Cash Withdrawals via Business Correspondents

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/09/2025

The NPCI is seeking RBI approval to allow customers to withdraw up to INR 10,000 per transaction, widening access to cash services.

Crypto / Digital Assets

India Mandates Cybersecurity Audits for All Crypto Exchanges

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/09/2025

Cybersecurity audits will be mandatory for exchanges seeking registration with the FIU. CERT-In has been designated as the overseeing agency.

India Unveils New Framework Allowing Bespoke Pension Plans

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/09/2025

The pension regulator will let fund managers design tailor-made schemes under the National Pension System, giving subscribers more choice and flexibility in retirement planning.

Securities / Derivatives

India’s CBI Files Supplementary Chargesheet in NSE Co-location Case

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/09/2025

The chargesheet has named additional brokers and detailed their alleged role in securing preferential access to trading servers.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Releases Consolidated Regulations for Payment Aggregators

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/09/2025

The RBI has tightened oversight of digital payment platforms with a new framework that sets capital norms, stricter due diligence, and deadlines for authorisation of non-bank PAs.

Capital / Liquidity

India Considers Allowing 100% Foreign Ownership of Insurers

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/09/2025

The Insurance Amendment Bill seeks to lift India’s FDI cap from 74% to 100%, alongside other changes aimed at boosting competition and protecting policyholders.