India

Tribunal Scraps SEBI Selection for Mutual Fund Self-Regulator

By Editors | 02/10/2015

The Securities Appellate Tribunal has asked the Securities and Exchange Board India to scrap and restart the selection process for a self-regulatory organisation for mutual fund distributors.

India to Increase Foreign Investment Limit for Govt. Bonds

By Editors | 01/10/2015

The Reserve Bank of India will increase the foreign investment limit in central government securities to 5 percent of the outstanding stock by March 2018, including for foreign investors.

SEBI Issues Final Guidelines for Commodity Brokers

By Editors | 01/10/2015

The Securities and Exchange Board of India has reportedly issued final norms for traders of commodity derivatives exchanges.

SEBI-FMC Merger Takes Effect to Create Unified Regulator

By Editors | 30/09/2015

Merger is aimed at streamlining regulations and curbing speculation in the commodities market.

India Exempts Foreign Companies from MAT

By Editors | 30/09/2015

The Finance Ministry has decided to exempt foreign companies from paying the Minimum Alternate Tax if they do not have a permanent establishment in India, in a bid to boost investor confidence.

India to Pursue Investment from Foreign Pension Funds

By Editors | 28/09/2015

The Securities Exchange Board of India intends to begin talking to global fund managers about investing foreign pension money in India.

Bombay Stock Exchange Seeks Commodities Expansion

By Editors | 27/09/2015

BSE told brokers that it will seek approval from SEBI to launch a commodity segment.

SEBI Considers Tighter Rules for Agri Commodities

By Editors | 27/09/2015

The Securities and Exchange Board of India is considering tightening regulations relating to risk management for agricultural commodities derivatives.

RBI Announces Measures to Hasten Bad Debt Restructuring

By Editors | 27/09/2015

SBI and ICICI bank get permanent seat at the joint lenders forum for distressed assets.