India

    Fintech / Regtech

    RBI Establishes New Data Centre to Fortify Financial System Resilience

    By Nithya Subramanian | 24/02/2026

    The new high-security facility is strategically located to mitigate seismic and cross-border threats and will serve as a backup to the RBI's primary data centre.

    Enforcement

    RBI Monitoring Suspected Fraud Case at IDFC First Bank

    By Nithya Subramanian | 24/02/2026

    The RBI is closely overseeing the investigation into a INR 5.9 billion fraud at IDFC First Bank, reassuring depositors that their accounts remain secure.

    AML / KYC

    India to Fast-Track Money Laundering Investigations

    By Nithya Subramanian | 24/02/2026

    Enforcement Directorate to file 500 chargesheets this fiscal year and target completion of investigations within two years.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Plans Overhaul of Rules for Portfolio Management Services

    By Nithya Subramanian | 24/02/2026

    SEBI plans to update the PMS framework by June 2026 to encourage stronger internal controls, more disciplined risk management, and investor-focused practices.

    Capital / Liquidity

    RBI’s Lending Curbs on Bank Funding to Hit Trading Firms

    By Nithya Subramanian | 24/02/2026

    The RBI’s norms on bank funding for capital market activities are expected to squeeze trading firms, with smaller brokerages seen as most vulnerable.

    ESG / Sustainability

    India’s IFSCA, IICA Sign MoU on Corporate Governance

    By Nithya Subramanian | 23/02/2026

    The partnership will roll out structured training, policy research and capacity-building initiatives aimed at strengthening corporate governance standards at GIFT City.

    Fintech / Regtech

    RBI Probes UPI Autopay as Court Scrutinises Wider Fraud Risks

    By Nithya Subramanian | 23/02/2026

    The regulator is examining recurring payment issues, and the Delhi High Court is tackling systemic fraud concerns.

    Fintech / Regtech

    NPCI, Nvidia Collaborate on Sovereign AI for India’s Digital Payments

    By Nithya Subramanian | 20/02/2026

    The partnership aims to build a scalable, sovereign AI foundation for real-time digital payments, enhancing security, resilience, and regulatory compliance across platforms like UPI.

    Securities / Derivatives

    India: Broker Association Urges SEBI to Defer New RBI Lending Curbs

    By Nithya Subramanian | 20/02/2026

    The industry body warns that raising collateral requirements for proprietary trading will harm market liquidity, while the RBI aims to reduce systemic risk.

    Securities / Derivatives

    India's NSE Gets SEBI Approval for Natural Gas Futures

    By Nithya Subramanian | 20/02/2026

    The new monthly contracts, developed with the Indian Gas Exchange, aim to provide a domestic risk management tool and improve price discovery.

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