India

Credit Risk

RBI Finalises Expected Credit Loss Rules for Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/04/2026

The new framework, effective from April 2027, moves to a forward-looking provisioning model while retaining the existing 90-day NPA norm.

Supervision & Enforcement

Nippon Life India Arm to Settle Yes Bank AT-1 Bond Case: Report

By Editors | 28/04/2026

The settlement with SEBI will see the majority of funds returned directly to investors who suffered losses from the high-risk bonds.

Clearing & Post-Trade

SEBI Proposes New Rules for Handling Unpaid Client Securities

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/04/2026

SEBI has issued draft rules to streamline processes, clarify timelines, and provide flexibility for brokers handling client assets.

Structural Regulation

India: NSE Moves Closer to IPO With INR 18bn SEBI Settlement

By Editors | 28/04/2026

NSE will proceed with its long-awaited IPO after a regulatory panel approved a settlement for decade-old governance cases.

Structural Regulation

NSE Revises Listing Framework for SME Emerge Platform

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/04/2026

The change includes proceeds from capital issuance in the Free Cash Flow to Equity calculation, aiming to align eligibility with SME funding realities.

Payments & Settlements

RBI Cancels Licence of Paytm Payments Bank

By Editors | 27/04/2026

The central bank has cited persistent non-compliance and conduct detrimental to depositor interests as reasons for the final regulatory action.

Clearing & Post-Trade

SEBI to Permit Net Settlement for FPI Cash Market Trades

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/04/2026

The move is designed to reduce funding costs and operational inefficiencies for foreign investors, with a December 2026 implementation deadline.

Cybersecurity

India FinMin Urges Banks to Coordinate AI Defences

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/04/2026

The MOF has ordered banks to establish a real-time threat intelligence sharing mechanism and a coordinated response to counter "unprecedented" AI-driven cyber risks.

Capital Adequacy

SEBI Proposes New Broker Net Worth Rules Tied to Client Base

By Nithya Subramanian | 27/04/2026

The proposed framework moves away from client cash balances, linking capital requirements to the number of active clients and funds handled to create a stronger financial buffer.