India

Market Infrastructure

Fast Payment Pricing a Balancing Act for APAC Regulators: BIS Paper

By Manesh Samtani | 07/10/2025

A new BIS paper highlights the trade-offs between driving adoption and ensuring long-term viability, with varied pricing approaches seen across Asia.

RBI Proposes to Ease Rules for Foreign Branch, Office Establishment

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/10/2025

RBI has proposed easing eligibility norms, simplifying closure procedures, and granting greater operational freedom to foreign entities establishing offices or branches in India.

Securities / Derivatives

India's NSE to Revise Derivatives Lot Sizes from 28 October

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/10/2025

Weekly and monthly contracts will transition to new sizes beginning with the January 2026 expiry, while quarterly and half-yearly contracts will transition from 30 December 2025.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Refutes Media Reports About Planned Rules for Family Offices

By Editors | 06/10/2025

SEBI refuted media reports that it was considering new rules for family offices, including mandatory disclosures and a new regulatory category.

Market Infrastructure

RBI Rolls Out New Continuous Cheque Clearing System

By Manesh Samtani | 06/10/2025

The RBI has rolled out a new continuous clearing system, cutting cheque settlement times from days to hours.

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.

RBI Recognises First Self-Regulatory Organisation for NBFC Sector

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/10/2025

The RBI has approved the Finance Industry Development Council as the first self-regulatory organisation for the NBFC sector under its new omnibus framework.

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.