India

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Updates Priority Sector Lending Rules to Boost Credit Flows

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/03/2025

RBI has raised loan limits for housing and renewable energy, expanded the definition of weaker sections, and set new targets for UCBs.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Revises Fee Rules for Investment Advisers and Research Analysts

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/03/2025

Advance fee collection was restricted to six months for IAs and three months for RAs. The new limit is one year.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes Easing Rules for GIFT City Stock Brokers

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/03/2025

Stock brokers will no longer need a No-Objection Certificate from the regulator to set up a subsidiary or joint venture in GIFT City.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Eyes Liquidity Boost to Corporate Bond Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/03/2025

The EBP platform would be mandatory for private placement debt issues exceeding INR 200 million. The RFQ platform will be more accessible for retail investors.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Forms High-Level Committee to Review Conflict of Interest Norms

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/03/2025

The committee will make recommendations to strengthen accountability and ethical conduct of members of the SEBI board.

AML / KYC

FATF Calls for Greater Public-Private Collaboration at Mumbai Forum

By Manesh Samtani | 27/03/2025

FATF President Elisa de Anda Madrazo said public authorities and the private sector “play on the same team” in the fight against financial crime.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Again Extends Ban on Agri-Derivatives Futures Until March 2026

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/03/2025

Despite calls for an end to the ban, it will now be in place for one more year, to control price volatility and speculation in seven farm commodities.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Plans to Clarify Rules for ESOPs and Promoter Shares

By Mark Johnston | 26/03/2025

SEBI proposes amendments to provide clarity and ensure equitable treatment for shares regardless of their acquisition method.

PFRDA Issues Operational Regulations for Unified Pension Scheme

By Mark Johnston | 26/03/2025

Indian government employees will have the option to switch to the Unified Pension Scheme. The switch would be irrevocable, PFRDA said.