India

    India’s PFRDA Revises Rules for Corporate Sponsored Pension Plans

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/11/2025

    The new revisions require employers and employees to agree jointly on pension fund and investment choices through a formal and mutual agreement.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Pushes Major Reforms to Draw in More Foreign Investors

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/11/2025

    SEBI plans faster FPI registrations, easier short-selling, and liquidity reforms as it seeks to revive foreign investment after steep outflows.

    Capital / Liquidity

    RBI Unveils Loan Relief Scheme for Exporters Hit by Tariffs

    By Nithya Subramanian | 18/11/2025

    The measures include offering loan moratoriums, extended export-credit timelines and safeguards against NPA downgrades amid global disruptions.

    India’s IFSCA to Modify Rules Governing Foreign Universities in GIFT City

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/11/2025

    The IFSCA is updating its rules for foreign universities in GIFT City, aiming to support a growing need for high-end talent in the financial and technology sectors.

    Securities / Derivatives

    RBI Updates Repo Rules, Adds Municipal Bonds as Collateral

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/11/2025

    The updated directions refine trading and reporting rules, and streamline participation, settlement, and risk management across India’s repo market.

    Fintech / Regtech

    India Rolls Out Forex Services on Bharat Connect Platform

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/11/2025

    NPCI Bharat BillPay has integrated CCIL’s FX-Retail platform into Bharat Connect, enabling retail customers to purchase dollars and make remittances at transparent, real-time rates.

    Securities / Derivatives

    India’s NCDEX to Enter Mutual Fund Arena

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/11/2025

    The new electronic mutual fund platform, which is awaiting SEBI’s nod, will to tap investors across smaller cities and semi-urban markets.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Consults on IPO Rule Changes to Boost Retail Investor Participation

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/11/2025

    SEBI proposes easing IPO lock-in rules and replacing the abridged prospectus with a concise offer summary to boost transparency and retail participation.

    Securities / Derivatives

    GIFT City Regulator Consults on Rules for Investment Advisers

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/11/2025

    The proposed framework will regulate how investment advisers in GIFT City provide implementation services to their clients, aiming to bring clarity and strengthen investor protection.

    Enforcement

    India Freezes Assets Linked to Scam Targeting Coinbase Users

    By Nithya Subramanian | 17/11/2025

    India’s ED has attached INR 217.1 million in assets linked to a Coinbase phishing ring that stole user credentials via spoofed websites.

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