India

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes Revised Certification Rules for Securities Market Professionals

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/11/2025

The consultation paper proposes amendments aimed at broadening participation, enhancing training flexibility, and curbing misuse of exemptions.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI to Overhaul Short-selling and Securities Lending Frameworks

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/11/2025

SEBI will set up a working group to review India’s short-selling and reassess securities lending frameworks, aiming to boost market liquidity, transparency, and investor confidence.

AML / KYC

India’s Finance Ministry Allows Aadhaar-Based Verification for Central KYC

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/11/2025

The Indian government has permitted the use of Aadhaar-based authentication through CKYCR to streamline identity verification for regulated financial entities.

Securities / Derivatives

World Bank: India’s Financial System is More Resilient, Inclusive

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/11/2025

World Bank report highlights major progress in India’s financial system since 2017, while urging continued reforms to mobilise private capital and strengthen supervision.

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.