India

India's IFSCA and Australia's ASIC Sign Regulatory Cooperation Pact

By Editors | 05/09/2025

The agreement aims to facilitate mutual assistance and the sharing of information on supervision, enforcement, and financial technology.

Securities / Derivatives

NSE India Revises Freeze Limits for Index Derivatives

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/09/2025

The NSE has raised freeze limits on select index derivatives from 1 September, including Bank Nifty contracts.

Securities / Derivatives

India's MSE Raises New Funds to Better Compete in Derivatives Market

By Mark Johnston | 03/09/2025

The Metropolitan Stock Exchange of India has secured fresh capital for its derivatives push and infrastructure upgrade but faces hurdles from dominant rivals and regulation.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Sets Intraday Position Limits for Equity Index Options

By Editors | 03/09/2025

SEBI will cap net intraday positions at INR 50 billion and mandate random monitoring by exchanges to curb speculation.

India: IFSCA Proposes to Revise Rules for Performance Review Committee

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/09/2025

The proposed changes include updates to IFSCA's membership rules, eligibility criteria, and a new code of conduct for members.

AML / KYC

India's Enforcement Directorate Obtains First Interpol 'Purple Notice'

By Editors | 01/09/2025

The notice details a sophisticated TBML method using shell firms and forged documents to alert 196 member countries.

Securities / Derivatives

NSE to Launch Equity Derivatives Pre-Open Session in December

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/09/2025

The NSE will begin trials in October before the launch, seeking to boost convenience and tighten risk controls in the derivatives market.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Considers New Rules to Curb Risks at NBFCs

By Editors | 29/08/2025

The RBI is looking to harmonise rules for banks and non-bank lenders to reduce risks from complex and duplicate lending structures.

Fintech / Regtech

SEBI Issues Technical Clarifications on Cybersecurity Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/08/2025

The updated rules adjust compliance thresholds, widen the definition of critical systems, abd require smaller intermediaries to join SEBI’s Market SOC.