Securities and Exchange Board of India

Securities / Derivatives

India, EU Still Disagree on CCP Oversight Despite MoU Signing - Report

By Manesh Samtani | 16/03/2026

The January agreement is contingent on the EU addressing India’s concerns over the extraterritorial oversight of its CCPs in the next EMIR review.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Sets Framework for Intraday Borrowing by Mutual Funds

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/03/2026

SEBI has removed the percentage-based cap for intraday borrowing, introducing new conditions to help funds manage liquidity mismatches.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Proposes Simpler Rules for Securities Transmission

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/03/2026

The proposals aim to ease the process for heirs by raising claim limits and standardising documentation for financial institutions.

ESG / Sustainability

ICMA Report Highlights Need for APAC Convergence of ESG Ratings Rules

By Mark Johnston | 13/03/2026

New report highlights the rise of voluntary codes and binding rules for ESG ratings providers across Asia-Pacific jurisdictions.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Eases Certification Rules for Research Services Sales Staff

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/03/2026

SEBI has relaxed certification requirements for sales and other non-core staff linked to research services, introducing a new NISM exam tailored to client-facing roles.

Capital / Liquidity

SEBI: Mis-Selling, Weak Valuations Key Challenges for AIF sector

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/03/2026

SEBI Chairman said the sector must enhance governance and investor protection as it grows into a key source of capital for the economy.

Capital / Liquidity

RBI Revises Counterparty Credit Risk Rules to Align with Basel Norms

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/03/2026

New rules clarify capital charges for clearing members and revise add-on factors for derivatives, lowering them for some contracts while raising them for others.

Securities / Derivatives

India’s IFSCA Proposes Market Abuse Regulations for GIFT City Firms

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/03/2026

The IFSCA has proposed new regulations to prohibit insider trading, market manipulation and other abusive practices in IFSC securities markets.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Launches Voluntary Debit Freeze Facility for Mutual Fund Investors

By Nithya Subramanian | 09/03/2026

SEBI introduces a voluntary debit freeze for MF folios, allowing investors to block unauthorised withdrawals, enhance security, and maintain control over inflows and long-term holdings.