INDIA

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Plans New IT Capacity Framework for Commodity Exchanges

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/07/2025

The revision of IT infrastructure rules for commodity exchanges and clearing corporations will align standards with equity markets.

ESG / Sustainability

SEBI Tightens Disclosure Rules for Related Party Transactions

By Editors | 02/07/2025

New standards aim to boost transparency and empower audit committees and shareholders in approving transactions with related parties.

Fintech / Regtech

India Mandates Instant Refunds for Failed UPI Payments from 15 July

By Editors | 02/07/2025

The National Payments Corporation of India will require banks to implement an auto-reversal system for failed transactions by mid-July.

Market Infrastructure

RBI to Face Pressure from Banks on Derivatives Reporting Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/07/2025

Global banks are concerned about client confidentiality and cross-border regulatory conflicts if they are required to report offshore trades.

AML / KYC

RBI Tightens Rules for Aadhaar Payment Operators to Curb Fraud

By Editors | 01/07/2025

New rules mandate stricter due diligence and ongoing risk monitoring for AePS touchpoint operators to protect customers from fraud.

Securities / Derivatives

NSE Set to Launch Electricity Futures with Liquidity Scheme

By Editors | 01/07/2025

NSE will offer incentives to two market makers to boost trading in its new electricity futures contracts launching on 11 July.

Fintech / Regtech

India’s Finance Ministry, RBI Agree to Scale Up Unified Lending Interface

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/06/2025

The new digital public infrastructure is aimed at transforming credit delivery through seamless data integration and real-time access.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Tightens Oversight of Brokers After Inspections Reveal Lapses

By Editors | 30/06/2025

SEBI has mandated annual inspections and stricter checks for market manipulation following findings of widespread non-compliance by brokers.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Expands Portfolio Rebalancing Rule for Mutual Funds

By Editors | 28/06/2025

SEBI has expanded the mandated portfolio rebalancing rule to cover passive breaches in actively managed mutual fund schemes.