India

    Payments & Settlements

    India's Digital Stack: Turning Data Into Dollars for Asia's Unbanked

    By Nathan Lynch | 27/11/2025

    India's open-source tech stack has delivered bank accounts to almost a billion people, a model that Asia's emerging markets can emulate in their quest to foster financial inclusion and fight financial crime.

    Trading & Investment

    India’s AMFI Seeks 10-Years of Trade Data as SEBI Mulls Brokerage Fee Cap

    By Nithya Subramanian | 26/11/2025

    India’s mutual fund industry is compiling a decade of trading records after SEBI requested detailed data to evaluate its proposal to sharply cut brokerage fees.

    Cybersecurity

    GIFT City Regulator Proposes Tough Cybersecurity Rules for MIIs

    By Nithya Subramanian | 26/11/2025

    The draft guidelines mandate strict cyber-resilience standards, including tighter controls, mandatory audits and rapid breach reporting for MIIs operating in GIFT City.

    Alternative Markets

    SEBI Moves to Open REITs and InvITs to Boost Liquidity

    By Nithya Subramanian | 26/11/2025

    SEBI is weighing a proposal to expand the pool of liquid mutual fund schemes in which REITs and InvITs can invest, while protecting investor interests.

    Structural Regulation

    Indian Government Revives Proposal to Merge State-Owned Insurers

    By Nithya Subramanian | 26/11/2025

    The government is reassessing the long-pending proposal as improved financials prompt a fresh push toward consolidating state-owned general insurers.

    Structural Regulation

    SEBI Proposes Further Easing of Rules for 'Basic Services' Demat Accounts

    By Nithya Subramanian | 26/11/2025

    The consultation proposes revised valuation rules, quarterly eligibility checks and simpler consent mechanisms, aimed at reducing operational burdens.

    Emerging Prudential Risks

    RBI Governor: Proportionate Framework is Cornerstone of Financial Regulation

    By Nithya Subramanian | 25/11/2025

    RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra outlined a risk-sensitive, hybrid regulatory framework, stressing financial stability as the central bank’s “north star".

    Payments & Settlements

    Indonesia Eyes QR Payments Link with China, Korea by 2026

    By Mark Johnston | 24/11/2025

    Bank Indonesia expects to conclude negotiations next year to expand its QRIS payment standard to East Asia and India.

    Payments & Settlements

    India’s NPCI Tightens Scrutiny of UPI Third-party Apps

    By Nithya Subramanian | 23/11/2025

    The UPI operator is raising compliance requirements for third-party apps amid concerns over governance lapses and rising regulatory scrutiny.

    PEPs & Sanctions

    US Imposes Sanctions on Iran Oil Network Including India Targets

    By Manesh Samtani | 23/11/2025

    The targets include Mumbai-based RN Ship Management Private Limited and its two leaders over shipments of Iranian oil.

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