India

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Tightens Cybersecurity Framework for Regulated Entities

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/05/2025

SEBI is introducing new classification thresholds, exemptions for smaller entities, and stricter controls for larger market participants.

AML / KYC

FIU-IND Sets 30 June Deadline for Reverification of Crypto User KYC Data

By Manesh Samtani | 02/05/2025

FIU-IND has directed crypto exchanges to refresh their KYC data for all users whose details are older than 18 months.

Enforcement

RBI Approves Interim Leadership Committee for IndusInd Bank

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/05/2025

The interim executive committee was formed after the abrupt exit of CEO Sumant Kathpalia, who resigned amid controversy over misreported derivative trades.

Enforcement

SEBI Imposes Trading Ban on Patel Wealth Advisors Over Spoofing

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/05/2025

Interim order restrains Patel Wealth Advisors and its directors from accessing the securities market, citing systematic spoofing practices that generated unlawful gains.

Fintech / Regtech

RBI Directs Regulated Entities to Use RAVAAH Portal from 1 May

By Editors | 01/05/2025

PRAVAAH is a centralised web-based platform launched in May 2024 for regulated entities to submit applications for authorisations, licences, and approvals.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Extends Deadline for QSBs to Enable T+0 Settlement

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/04/2025

Qualified Stock Brokers have until 1 November 2025 to set up their systems to participate in optional T+0 settlement, instead of 1 May 2025.

ESG / Sustainability

SEBI Updates Requirements for ESG Rating Providers

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/04/2025

A new circular introduces flexibility in ESG rating withdrawals, streamlines disclosure requirements, and offers relief to newer ESG rating providers.

Market Infrastructure

SEBI Tightens Timelines for Collection of Margins

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/04/2025

The new rules shorten the collection timeline for non-upfront margins to better align with the T+1 settlement cycle effective since January 2023.

Securities / Derivatives

India’s NSE Revises Criteria for SME Migration to Main Board

By Nithya Subramanian | 28/04/2025

The NSE has announced thresholds for capital, revenue, profitability, and regulatory compliance, effective 1 May 2025.