India

AML / KYC

SEBI Relaxes Threshold for Granular Disclosures by FPIs

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/03/2025

SEBI has reduced the number of FPIs that are subject to granular disclosure requirements, to lower the regulatory burden.

Securities / Derivatives

NSE Enables Electronic Process for Trading in its Unlisted Shares

By Mark Johnston | 25/03/2025

Transactions in NSE’s off-market shares can now be completed in days instead of months under the old process.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Tweaks Financial Statement Disclosure Guidelines

By Mark Johnston | 25/03/2025

RBI issued clarificationsaim to address queries from the IBA on certain aspects of disclosures in financial statements.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Tightens Social Media Advertising Rules for Intermediaries

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/03/2025

SEBI said that it has noticed a “rapid increase” in frauds related to the securities market on various social media platforms.

Market Infrastructure

Colombo Stock Exchange Partners with India’s NCDEX for Derivatives Trading

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/03/2025

The two will jointly bid for setting up a derivative exchange at the Colombo Port City, and also develop new products in Sri Lanka.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Defers Compliance Deadline for Related Party Transactions

By Mark Johnston | 25/03/2025

SEBI defers deadline for listed entities to comply with industry standards on the approval of related party transactions.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Eases ‘Skin-in-the-Game’ Rules for Mutual Fund Managers

By Mark Johnston | 25/03/2025

The revised rules aim to make it easier for mutual fund managers to retain talent while still aligning employee interests with those of unitholders.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Lowers Minimum Investment Size on Social Stock Exchanges

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/03/2025

The lower minimum application size for ZCZP Instruments is expected to make social investments more accessible to smaller investors.

RBI Permits Local Currency Trade Settlement with Maldives

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/03/2025

The use of local currencies in bilateral trade is expected to lower FX conversion costs and strengthen economic ties between India and the Maldives.