India

Market Abuse

SEBI Clears Adani Group on Key Hindenburg Allegations

By Editors | 20/09/2025

SEBI found no breach of related-party rules in specific Hindenburg claims, citing the regulatory definition in place at the time of the transactions.

Structural Regulation

India Proposes to Establish Domestic Multidisciplinary Professional Firms

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/09/2025

An inter-ministerial group has also been formed to foster domestic consulting and auditing companies, while reducing reliance on global Big Four majors.

Structural Regulation

RBI Sets Up Committee for Periodic Review of Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/09/2025

The RBI has created a new review cell and expert advisory group to keep its regulations updated and aligned with industry needs.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Weighs Allowing FPI Access to Broader Commodities Market

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/09/2025

SEBI is exploring broader institutional access to India’s commodities market in a bid to boost liquidity, enhance hedging options, and strengthen the country’s role in global pricing.

Payments & Settlements

NPCI Proposes to Allow UPI Cash Withdrawals via Business Correspondents

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/09/2025

The NPCI is seeking RBI approval to allow customers to withdraw up to INR 10,000 per transaction, widening access to cash services.

Cybersecurity

India Mandates Cybersecurity Audits for All Crypto Exchanges

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/09/2025

Cybersecurity audits will be mandatory for exchanges seeking registration with the FIU. CERT-In has been designated as the overseeing agency.

Structural Regulation

India Unveils New Framework Allowing Bespoke Pension Plans

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/09/2025

The pension regulator will let fund managers design tailor-made schemes under the National Pension System, giving subscribers more choice and flexibility in retirement planning.

Market Abuse

India’s CBI Files Supplementary Chargesheet in NSE Co-location Case

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/09/2025

The chargesheet has named additional brokers and detailed their alleged role in securing preferential access to trading servers.

Payments & Settlements

RBI Releases Consolidated Regulations for Payment Aggregators

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/09/2025

The RBI has tightened oversight of digital payment platforms with a new framework that sets capital norms, stricter due diligence, and deadlines for authorisation of non-bank PAs.