India

Structural Regulation

India Hikes Precious Metals Import Duty to Support the Rupee

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/05/2026

The move reverses a 2024 duty cut and is aimed at curbing non-essential imports and conserving foreign exchange reserves.

Payments & Settlements

RBI Overhauls Rules for Non-Bank Outward Remittances

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/05/2026

India’s central bank has removed a prior approval rule, placing full compliance responsibility for non-bank remittance partnerships on banks.

Market Risk

Indian Banks Urge RBI to Rethink Uniform Forex Exposure Cap

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/05/2026

Large banks are lobbying the regulator for a dynamic approach, arguing the blanket USD 100 million limit has led to significant mark-to-market losses.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Proposes Overhaul of Municipal Bond Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/05/2026

The regulator seeks to boost urban infrastructure financing with proposals for pooled issuance, refinancing, ESG bonds, and greater retail participation.

Liquidity Risk

SEBI Proposes Broader Use of Intraday Borrowing for Mutual Funds

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/05/2026

SEBI is seeking to allow funds to use intraday credit for more than just redemptions, treating it as a key cash management tool.

Trading & Investment

SEBI Proposes Doubling Agri-Commodity Position Limits

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/05/2026

The regulator is also looking to ease commodity classification criteria and cap penalties for breaches in a bid to boost market liquidity and participation.

Anti-Money Laundering

India’s ED Arrests Ex-IDFC Bank Staff Involved in INR 6.45bn Fraud

By Nithya Subramanian | 14/05/2026

The former bank employees allegedly used a network of shell companies and forged documents to embezzle government funds in a major money laundering scheme.

Structural Regulation

SEBI Proposes Easing Investor Protection Fund Rules for Depositories

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/05/2026

The regulator is seeking to align the framework for depositories with that of stock exchanges, allowing the use of fund income for administrative expenses.

Liquidity Risk

India Considers Tighter Forex Rules, Import Curbs to Defend Rupee

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/05/2026

Officials are reportedly discussing measures to shore up reserves, including potential changes to remittance and hedging rules, amid rising oil prices.