India

    Capital / Liquidity

    RBI Currency Curbs Drive Foreign Investors from Indian Markets

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/04/2026

    Recent foreign exchange restrictions by RBI have significantly increased hedging costs, prompting outflows from bonds and equities.

    India Expands Mandatory Scope of Audit Quality Framework

    By Editors | 17/04/2026

    The move extends the Audit Quality Maturity Model to auditors of group companies of listed entities and large unlisted firms in a phased rollout.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI and Telecom Regulator to Collaborate Against Securities Fraud

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/04/2026

    India’s securities and telecom regulators will share real-time intelligence to proactively detect and disrupt financial scams and protect investors.

    RBI Liberalises Branch Expansion Rules for NBFCs

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/04/2026

    The RBI has removed the prior approval requirement for most non-bank lenders to open new branches, aiming to improve the ease of doing business.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Indian Banks, Brokers to Take Stakes in Sahamati Ahead of SRO Role

    By Nithya Subramanian | 16/04/2026

    The move aligns with the RBI's framework for creating a self-regulatory organisation for the Account Aggregator data-sharing network.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Indian Regulators Target Reporting Gaps in Surety Bonds, Private Credit

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/04/2026

    Lenders have flagged data gaps in surety bonds and private credit as a major blind spot, prompting regulators to consider action to mitigate systemic risk.

    Fintech / Regtech

    RBI Official Outlines Principles for Responsible AI Adoption in Finance

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/04/2026

    A top central bank official has called for human accountability and strong safeguards to manage the significant risks from AI adoption in finance.

    Securities / Derivatives

    NSE Secures Name for Coal Exchange, Licence Bid Next

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/04/2026

    The stock exchange has received government approval for its proposed coal exchange name and will now seek an operational licence from the commodities regulator.

    ESG / Sustainability

    SEBI Mandates NISM Certification for Social Impact Assessors

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/04/2026

    The move aims to standardise qualifications for professionals assessing entities on the Social Stock Exchange and boost the framework's credibility.

    Securities / Derivatives

    India's NSE Rolls Out Nanosecond Order Acknowledgement System

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/04/2026

    The exchange has completed a major infrastructure upgrade, claiming a global first in order processing speed for traders.

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