India

India’s PFRDA Proposes New Pension Schemes for Predictable Retirement Income

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/10/2025

The proposals mark a shift from a purely market-driven system to one offering assured elements and inflation protection for India’s growing retiree base.

Fintech / Regtech

SEBI Launches Validated UPI Payment System to Combat Fraud

By Mark Johnston | 03/10/2025

SEBI has rolled out a new verified payment system to protect investors from unauthorised fund collections.

Enforcement

India to Block 25 Offshore Crypto Platforms for AML Non-compliance

By Mark Johnston | 03/10/2025

FIU-IND has ordered the blocking of platforms including CEX.IO, BitMex, and Poloniex for regulatory non-compliance.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Extends Rollout of Algo Trading Rules with Phased Timeline

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/10/2025

SEBI has once more granted stock brokers additional time to upgrade systems for the new framework, introducing a three-step glide path before the rules become mandatory in April 2026.

Market Infrastructure

RBI Overhauls Bank Rules on Credit Loss, Deposit Insurance and Rupee Trade

By Manesh Samtani | 02/10/2025

The RBI has announced a raft of new regulations to bolster bank resilience, incentivise risk management, and promote the international use of the rupee.

Securities / Derivatives

India's NSE IFSC to Launch Daily-Expiry Nifty 50 Options

By Editors | 01/10/2025

The dollar-denominated contracts will offer daily expiries from 13 October, a first for an Indian exchange, aiming to attract international and high-frequency traders.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Drafts New Framework for Gold Metal Loans, Tightens Lending Norms

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/10/2025

The RBI has issued draft directions for gold metal loans and updated norms on gold-based lending, expanding financing avenues for jewellers while tightening safeguards to curb misuse.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Eases Floating Loan Norms, Revises Basel Rules

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/10/2025

The regulatory changes range from revised norms on floating-rate loans and tighter limits on overseas issuances under Basel III to draft updates on foreign bank exposures.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Considers Proposals to Encourage Longer-Term Derivatives Contracts - Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/09/2025

SEBI is seeking views on the future of weekly F&O contracts, weighing a shift towards monthly expiries and tighter retail participation rules while aiming to boost cash market volumes.