India

ESG / Sustainability

Sri Lanka’s DFCC Bank Secures Global Listings for Blue Bonds

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/03/2026

DFCC Bank’s inaugural USD 10 million blue bond has been listed on LuxSE and NSE IX, gaining international credibility and access to large investors.

Securities / Derivatives

India Introduces Tiered Public Float Rules for Large IPOs

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/03/2026

The Ministry of Finance has revised listing rules with a tiered minimum public shareholding framework, allowing large companies to list with smaller initial public floats.

Fintech / Regtech

India Panel Calls for Tiered UPI Charges to Ensure Sustainability

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/03/2026

A parliamentary committee has recommended a tiered fee structure for UPI to address financial viability and cybersecurity risks.

Capital / Liquidity

India Unveils New Stabilisation Fund to Shield Economy from Shocks

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/03/2026

The Ministry of Finance has announced plans to set up an Economic Stabilisation Fund to shield its economy from global shocks, rising energy costs, and trade disruptions.

Securities / Derivatives

India, EU Still Disagree on CCP Oversight Despite MoU Signing - Report

By Manesh Samtani | 16/03/2026

The January agreement is contingent on the EU addressing India’s concerns over the extraterritorial oversight of its CCPs in the next EMIR review.

Crypto / Digital Assets

India Tax Authorities Probe Crypto Payments to Moonlighting Professionals

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/03/2026

The investigation focuses on undeclared overseas crypto income as India expands reporting rules for digital assets and cross-border tax compliance.

Enforcement

India Freezes Over 90 Accounts in IDFC First Bank Fraud Probe

By Editors | 16/03/2026

The case involves the alleged siphoning of government funds through shell firms, bogus billing, and with the assistance of former bank employees.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Sets Framework for Intraday Borrowing by Mutual Funds

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/03/2026

SEBI has removed the percentage-based cap for intraday borrowing, introducing new conditions to help funds manage liquidity mismatches.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes Simpler Rules for Securities Transmission

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/03/2026

The proposals aim to ease the process for heirs by raising claim limits and standardising documentation for financial institutions.