India

Crypto / Digital Assets

India Consults on Tokenisation Framework for GIFT City

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/03/2025

The IFSCA has released a consultation paper on the tokenisation of real-world assets, aiming to establish GIFT City as a global hub for digital asset innovation.

Securities / Derivatives

India’s NSE Shifts Derivatives Expiry to Mondays

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/03/2025

The NSE said that the expiry day for equity derivatives was shifted based on stakeholder feedback and international practices.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Issues KPI Disclosure Standards for Offer Documents

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/03/2025

Issuer companies and merchant bankers need to disclose KPIs and operational metrics based on the new standards.

Enforcement

India Probes Paytm Over Foreign Exchange Rule Violations

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/03/2025

The Enforcement Directorate said Paytm didn’t file the necessary reports with the RBI for foreign investment in Singapore, among other violations.

Capital / Liquidity

India: IFSCA Eases Rules for Fund Managers in GIFT City

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/03/2025

The changes aim to reduce the compliance burden and increase flexibility for fund managers, while boosting investor confidence in GIFT City’s financial ecosystem.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Sets Strict Timelines for New Fund Offers

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/03/2025

AMCs will need to deploy funds within 30 business days. Investment committees can extend this once, with reasons documented and monitored by trustees.

Enforcement

RBI Imposes Penalty on HSBC for Regulatory Violations

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/03/2025

The RBI said HSBC violated KYC norms, failed to report unhedged foreign currency exposures, and opened savings deposit accounts for ineligible entities.

Enforcement

UPDATED: Mumbai Court Orders Probe Against Ex-SEBI Chief, 5 Other Officials

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/03/2025

The court ruled there is sufficient prima facie evidence of regulatory lapses and collusion, warranting a “fair and impartial investigation.”.

Securities / Derivatives

India Finance Secretary Takes Over as SEBI Chairman

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/03/2025

Tuhin Kanta Pandey said the four pillars for SEBI under his leadership would be technology, trust, transparency and teamwork.