India

AML / KYC

SEBI to Overhaul KYC Rules to Strengthen AML Oversight

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/01/2026

The consultation paper outlines changes ranging from centralised client information and automated re-KYC alerts to relaxed address verification rules, aimed at balancing ease of onboarding with risk management.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Revamps FEMA Trade Rules, Bars Advance Gold and Silver Payments

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/01/2026

The new consolidated foreign exchange regulations and tighter precious metals import remittance rules aim to streamline trade compliance and enhance forex oversight.

AML / KYC

FIU-India Ramps Up AI-led AML Enforcement, Crypto Sector Oversight

By Nithya Subramanian | 19/01/2026

The FIU-IND expanded supervision across banks, markets and crypto platforms, using AI-led analytics to speed up investigations and strengthen cooperation with domestic and global agencies.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Flags 'Gaps' in IPO Disclosures, Urges Bankers to Sharpen Due Diligence

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/01/2026

SEBI chairman highlights recurring issues in risk factors, use of proceeds, and valuation rationale, particularly in the SME segment.

Enforcement

SEBI Gives In-principle Nod to NSE Settlement in Co-location Case

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/01/2026

The regulator’s approval of the NSE’s settlement plea in the long-standing co-location case brings India’s largest exchange closer to its much-delayed public listing.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Proposes Raising Bank Dividend Payout Cap to 75%

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/01/2026

The draft norms propose increasing the dividend payout limit for banks while introducing stricter capital adequacy and asset quality thresholds.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Steps Up Scrutiny of New Fund Offers to Curb Portfolio Overlap

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/01/2026

The regulator has commenced stricter vetting for new fund offers to prevent asset management companies from launching redundant investment products.

Market Infrastructure

RBI Recognises FEDAI as an SRO for Authorised Dealers

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/01/2026

The RBI has given FEDAI one year to align its governance with the central bank’s omnibus SRO framework and expand its membership.

Securities / Derivatives

India's Inclusion in Global Bond Index Deferred by Operational Hurdles

By Editors | 15/01/2026

Decision to include Indian government bonds in global index deferred until at least mid-2026 due to market infrastructure issues.