India

Enforcement

Indian Authorities Bust Investment Scam Linked to Cambodia

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/01/2026

Fraudsters used fake trading platforms and international contacts to cheat investors, then funneling the money through Indian bank accounts to handlers in Cambodia.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Consults on Regulating ‘Significant’ Market Indices

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/01/2026

Benchmarks widely used by mutual funds would be identified and brought under tighter oversight as SEBI moves to strengthen governance of India’s growing index ecosystem.

Crypto / Digital Assets

RBI Proposes Linking BRICS Digital Currencies for Cross-border Payments

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/01/2026

India is pushing for greater interoperability among BRICS nations by proposing a linkage of their CBDCs, aiming to streamline cross-border payments.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Tightens Priority Sector Lending Rules to Boost Compliance

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/01/2026

Banks would be required to obtain external auditor certification for priority sector loans routed through intermediaries, to curb misclassification and prevent double counting.

Fintech / Regtech

India Tightens Cyber Reporting Norms for Pension Intermediaries

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/01/2026

The pension regulator has set enhanced reporting requirements, mandating timely disclosures of cyber incidents and compliance by regulated entities.

Enforcement

RBI Revamps Integrated Ombudsman Scheme with Centralised Complaint Hub

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/01/2026

The central bank has updated its ombudsman framework and will set up a central complaints processing centre to streamline grievance redressal against banks and NBFCs.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes to Allow FPI Netting of Funds for Cash Market Trades

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/01/2026

The markets regulator has proposed allowing FPIs to offset purchase and sale proceeds to reduce liquidity strain and funding costs.

Securities / Derivatives

GIFT City Regulator Details New Reporting Rules for Third-party Fund Management

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/01/2026

The IFSCA specified additional disclosure requirements for fund management entities launching schemes for third parties, focusing on beneficial ownership, past performance and conflicts of interest.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Unveils SWAGAT FI Framework to Simplify Foreign Investor Access

By Nithya Subramanian | 20/01/2026

The new single-window regime aims to cut red tape for well-regulated foreign investors, allowing easier, faster access to Indian capital markets.