India

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Clears Start-up to Pilot Fractional Shares in Innovation Sandbox

    By Nithya Subramanian | 04/08/2025

    Bengaluru-based start-up Xaults has received approval to test fractional share trading in its innovation sandbox, three years after a similar proposal was rejected.

    Enforcement

    India’s MCA Flags Possible Governance Breaches at IndusInd Bank

    By Nithya Subramanian | 04/08/2025

    The bank is being investigated by various regulators and now the MCA may escalate its probe or refer the case to the SFIO based on initial findings.

    Securities / Derivatives

    India Mandates Digital Accessibility Across Securities Markets

    By Editors | 04/08/2025

    SEBI has set a strict six-month deadline for exchanges, brokers, and funds to comply with new accessibility standards following a Supreme Court ruling.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI to Widen Institutional Investment in REITs and InvITs

    By Nithya Subramanian | 04/08/2025

    SEBI has proposed allowing all QIBs, including pension funds and provident funds, to qualify as 'strategic investors' in REITs and InvITs.

    AML / KYC

    India’s ED Summons Anil Ambani, Probes Yes Bank Loan Process

    By Editors | 04/08/2025

    Enforcement Directorate investigates alleged INR 30 billion loan fraud, focusing on procedural violations, a suspected quid pro quo, and related financial irregularities

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Settles Data Sharing Case with NSE for $4.6m

    By Nithya Subramanian | 03/08/2025

    The exchange was found to have shared unpublished price-sensitive information through a subsidiary, in violation of insider trading rules.

    Securities / Derivatives

    BlackRock, StanChart Execute First Trade on New India Bond Platform

    By Nithya Subramanian | 01/08/2025

    The new e-trading solution, purpose-built for FPIs and dealers, is expected to drive greater participation in India’s expanding onshore bond market.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Proposes Changes to IPO Framework to Boost Institutional Interest

    By Nithya Subramanian | 01/08/2025

    SEBI proposed to increase the number of anchor investors for large IPOs, including insurance and pension funds, and reduce the retail portion.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Key Banking Law Changes Takes Effect in India

    By Nithya Subramanian | 01/08/2025

    The changes include higher threshold for ‘substantial interest’, extended tenures for cooperative bank directors, and permission for public sector banks to transfer unclaimed amounts to IEPF.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Extends Deadline for Compliance with New Algo Trading Rules

    By Nithya Subramanian | 01/08/2025

    Brokers and market participants have been given a two-month extension to comply with the new framework.

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