India

Capital / Liquidity

India Moots Further Public Bank Consolidation

By Mark Johnston | 10/11/2025

Finance Minister Sitharaman confirms discussions with RBI on creating fewer, bigger "world-class" banks and simplifying access to credit.

Fintech / Regtech

G20 Nations Advance on Climate, Fintech Data Gaps

By Manesh Samtani | 10/11/2025

A new report shows progress on energy and digital money data, but also highlights resource constraints and differing national priorities across economies.

Fintech / Regtech

Bahrain and India Launch Connected Instant Payment Systems

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/11/2025

The instant payment link enables real-time cross-border transfers and strengthens bilateral financial and fintech ties between the two countries.

Fintech / Regtech

SEBI Urges Tech Platforms to Curb Online Investment Scams

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/11/2025

The regulator seeks stronger verification and labelling systems from social media and app platforms to protect investors.

Enforcement

India’s Serious Fraud Office to Investigate Anil Ambani’s Reliance Group

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/11/2025

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has handed a probe into alleged fund diversion to the Serious Fraud Investigation Office after signs of possible Companies Act violations.

Securities / Derivatives

India’s NSE Sets Aside $156m to Resolve Pending SEBI Cases

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/11/2025

NSE has earmarked the funds to settle long-pending regulatory cases with SEBI, in preparation for its long-awaited IPO.

Securities / Derivatives

India’s NSE to Introduce Pre-Open Session for Derivatives Trading

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/11/2025

NSE will launch a pre-open session for equity derivatives on 8 December, aiming to improve price discovery and market stability in futures and options trading.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Targets Algo, Cyber Risks; Urges Proactive Controls

By Mark Johnston | 06/11/2025

SEBI chief calls on firms to move beyond checklists to tackle new risks from technology and third-party vendors.

Market Infrastructure

GIFT City Regulator Consults on New Pension Fund Regulations

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/11/2025

The proposed pension rules from IFSCA aim to create a global retirement ecosystem from GIFT City with strict governance and investor safeguards.