India

    Fintech / Regtech

    RBI Consolidates E-Mandate Rules, Includes Cross-Border Payments

    By Nithya Subramanian | 22/04/2026

    The new framework standardises rules for recurring payments, introduces higher AFA-free limits for key financial products, and enhances consumer protection.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Private Credit Industry Debates Changes Amid Investor, Regulator Scrutiny

    By Nithya Subramanian | 22/04/2026

    Firms are considering longer lock-ups and flexible redemption caps as regulators across Asia Pacific seek greater disclosure.

    Securities / Derivatives

    India’s IFSCA Grants First GIFT City Registration to Family Office

    By Nithya Subramanian | 22/04/2026

    The approval for Poornam Asset Management comes after a multi-year delay that stalled applications from prominent Indian family offices.

    India Proposes to Allow 100% Foreign Ownership of Pension Fund Managers

    By Nithya Subramanian | 21/04/2026

    The government plans to amend pension laws to allow full foreign ownership and separate the national pension trust from direct regulatory oversight.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Chittagong Stock Exchange Seeks India's Support for Derivatives Market

    By Editors | 21/04/2026

    The Chittagong Stock Exchange is looking to India's MCX as a blueprint for a new commodity derivatives market.

    Securities / Derivatives

    India's MCX Gets SEBI Approval to Launch Coal Exchange

    By Nithya Subramanian | 21/04/2026

    MCX will invest up to INR 1 billion in the new venture, aiming to create a regulated platform for physical coal trading.

    Securities / Derivatives

    RBI Lifts Rupee NDF Curbs, Imposes New Related-Party Restrictions

    By Nithya Subramanian | 21/04/2026

    The RBI has withdrawn its early April ban on NDFs but barred banks from undertaking new INR derivative contracts with related parties.

    Enforcement

    India’s IFSCA Cancels First Broker-Dealer Licence in GIFT City

    By Nithya Subramanian | 21/04/2026

    The action against String AI IFSC follows findings of inadequate infrastructure, unpermitted business activities, and non-cooperation with the exchange.

    India Lists Banks Authorised for Bullion Imports, Easing Supply Uncertainty

    By Nithya Subramanian | 20/04/2026

    The new directive authorises 17 banks to import precious metals until March 2029, ending a temporary halt in shipments.

    Capital / Liquidity

    RBI Asks State Refiners to Curb Dollar Buying to Support Rupee

    By Nithya Subramanian | 20/04/2026

    The central bank has revived crisis-era measures, directing oil firms to use a special credit line to ease pressure on the currency.

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