India

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Panel Proposes Overhaul of Conflict-of-Interest Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/11/2025

Report urges stronger transparency, uniform disclosure rules, and a new ethics office to reinforce integrity at India’s markets regulator.

Market Infrastructure

BIS: Public Payment Systems Boost Welfare But Could Raise Merchant Fees

By Manesh Samtani | 14/11/2025

A new BIS paper finds public options like CBDCs can improve financial inclusion but may disintermediate banks and increase merchant fees.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Recognises First SRO for Payment System Operators

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/11/2025

The RBI has granted recognition to the Self‑Regulated PSO Association (SRPA) as a self-regulatory organisation for payment system operators, aimed at strengthening oversight.

Capital / Liquidity

India Unveils Framework to Release Seized Assets for Insolvency Cases

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/11/2025

India’s ED and IBBI have launched a coordinated mechanism to return PMLA-attached assets for use in insolvency and liquidation cases, aiming to boost creditor recovery.

Fintech / Regtech

India’s NSDL Launches Unified Platform for Foreign Investor Onboarding

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/11/2025

The unified portal combines FPI and FVCI registration, aimed at simplifying access for global investors to India’s capital markets.

Capital / Liquidity

India Drafts Blueprint to Revive Stalled Housing Projects

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/11/2025

The government is planning to set up an inter-ministerial committee to speed up competition of projects, strengthen insolvency resolution and restore homebuyer confidence.

Securities / Derivatives

India Weighs Allowing Banks into Commodity Derivatives Trading

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/11/2025

SEBI and RBI are considering a framework to allow banks trade commodity derivatives, aiming to boost liquidity and price discovery.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes Revised Certification Rules for Securities Market Professionals

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/11/2025

The consultation paper proposes amendments aimed at broadening participation, enhancing training flexibility, and curbing misuse of exemptions.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI to Overhaul Short-selling and Securities Lending Frameworks

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/11/2025

SEBI will set up a working group to review India’s short-selling and reassess securities lending frameworks, aiming to boost market liquidity, transparency, and investor confidence.