India

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Simplifies Accreditation Requirements for AIF Investors

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/01/2026

Fund managers can now accept investor commitments before formal accreditation, and net worth reporting requirements have been relaxed to ease compliance.

Capital / Liquidity

India Government Endorses Recommended Bankruptcy Reforms - Report

By Editors | 13/01/2026

The government has endorsed most panel recommendations on the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code but will block the retroactive application of a key investor protection.

Securities / Derivatives

SGX Explores Launch of Asian Government Bond Futures

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/01/2026

The exchange has held preliminary talks with global banks on contracts linked to sovereign debt from India and Southeast Asia, targeting a possible rollout in 2026.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Eyes Bond Derivatives, Eases Broker Rules in Major Regulatory Overhaul

By Manesh Samtani | 13/01/2026

SEBI chairman outlined plans for new market products, AI-driven supervision, and significant compliance relief for smaller stockbrokers.

Fintech / Regtech

SEBI Revises Technical Glitch Framework for Stock Brokers

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/01/2026

SEBI has updated the technical glitch rules to streamline reporting, limit obligations for small brokers, and enhance operational efficiency in trading systems.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes Overhaul of Trading Rules Governing Stock and Commodity Exchanges

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/01/2026

The rewrite of trading rules for stock and commodity exchanges are aimed at simplifying regulations, and introducing a more principle-based framework for liquidity, market making and margin trading.

Securities / Derivatives

NSE, Indian Gas Exchange Explore Launch of Natural Gas Futures Contract

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/01/2026

The two exchanges are exploring a partnership to launch India’s first domestic natural gas futures contract, aimed at improving price transparency and hedging options in the gas market.

Enforcement

SEBI Sends BofA Show-cause Notice for Over Alleged Insider Trading

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/01/2026

SEBI has reportedly claimed BofA’s domestic securities team shared confidential information during a 2024 share sale.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Integrates Digital Signature for Seamless FPI Onboarding

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/01/2026

SEBI has streamlined FPI registration by embedding Digital Signature Certificate functionality into the application portal, creating an end-to-end digital process.