India

India Unveils New Framework Allowing Bespoke Pension Plans

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/09/2025

The pension regulator will let fund managers design tailor-made schemes under the National Pension System, giving subscribers more choice and flexibility in retirement planning.

Securities / Derivatives

India’s CBI Files Supplementary Chargesheet in NSE Co-location Case

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/09/2025

The chargesheet has named additional brokers and detailed their alleged role in securing preferential access to trading servers.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Releases Consolidated Regulations for Payment Aggregators

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/09/2025

The RBI has tightened oversight of digital payment platforms with a new framework that sets capital norms, stricter due diligence, and deadlines for authorisation of non-bank PAs.

Capital / Liquidity

India Considers Allowing 100% Foreign Ownership of Insurers

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/09/2025

The Insurance Amendment Bill seeks to lift India’s FDI cap from 74% to 100%, alongside other changes aimed at boosting competition and protecting policyholders.

Capital / Liquidity

Indian Exporters Press RBI for Loan Relief Amid Crippling US Tariffs

By Mark Johnston | 16/09/2025

Industry bodies seek moratoriums, NPA concessions and other banking support as punitive US import duties of up to 50 percent bite.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Simplifies Disclosure Rules for Portfolio Managers

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/09/2025

SEBI has introduced a simplified two-part disclosure format for portfolio managers, making updates easier for investors to track while easing compliance for the industry.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Approves Reforms to Ease Foreign Investor Access, Boost REITs

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/09/2025

SEBI is launching a single-window portal for foreign funds, reclassifying REITs as equity, and expanding the anchor investor framework for IPOs.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Allows Start-up Founders to Retain ESOPs After IPO

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/09/2025

Founders can retain their ESOPs and other share-based benefits granted at least one year before a company's IPO.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Lowers Investment Threshold for InvITs and REITs

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/09/2025

The minimum investment size for InvITs and REITs has been reduced, making these instruments more accessible to high-net-worth individuals and family offices.