India

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Plans to Clarify Rules for ESOPs and Promoter Shares

By Mark Johnston | 26/03/2025

SEBI proposes amendments to provide clarity and ensure equitable treatment for shares regardless of their acquisition method.

PFRDA Issues Operational Regulations for Unified Pension Scheme

By Mark Johnston | 26/03/2025

Indian government employees will have the option to switch to the Unified Pension Scheme. The switch would be irrevocable, PFRDA said.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Eases Investment Rules for Category II AIFs

By Nithya Subramanian | 26/03/2025

SEBI is allowing Cat II AIFs more flexibility to invest in listed debt securities with a credit rating of ‘A’ or below.

AML / KYC

SEBI Relaxes Threshold for Granular Disclosures by FPIs

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/03/2025

SEBI has reduced the number of FPIs that are subject to granular disclosure requirements, to lower the regulatory burden.

Securities / Derivatives

NSE Enables Electronic Process for Trading in its Unlisted Shares

By Mark Johnston | 25/03/2025

Transactions in NSE’s off-market shares can now be completed in days instead of months under the old process.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Tweaks Financial Statement Disclosure Guidelines

By Mark Johnston | 25/03/2025

RBI issued clarificationsaim to address queries from the IBA on certain aspects of disclosures in financial statements.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Tightens Social Media Advertising Rules for Intermediaries

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/03/2025

SEBI said that it has noticed a “rapid increase” in frauds related to the securities market on various social media platforms.

Market Infrastructure

Colombo Stock Exchange Partners with India’s NCDEX for Derivatives Trading

By Nithya Subramanian | 25/03/2025

The two will jointly bid for setting up a derivative exchange at the Colombo Port City, and also develop new products in Sri Lanka.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Defers Compliance Deadline for Related Party Transactions

By Mark Johnston | 25/03/2025

SEBI defers deadline for listed entities to comply with industry standards on the approval of related party transactions.