India’s securities regulator, Sebi, has implemented a comprehensive overhaul of the mutual fund registration process, introducing a single application form and tighter eligibility standards to enhance transparency and investor protection. Sebi has overhauled the way mutual funds are registered in…
The Reserve Bank of India has overhauled its external commercial borrowings framework, expanding eligibility and easing regulations to facilitate easier overseas funding for Indian companies, effective from February 2026. India’s central bank has loosened its rules on external commercial borrowings,…
India’s power regulator introduces measures allowing renewable project developers to extend grid connectivity rights via daily charges, while tightening rules against capacity hoarding, potentially freeing up 15.7GW of transmission capacity and accelerating the country’s clean energy target. Shares in Suzlon…
India’s regulator SEBI is taking a cautious, data-driven approach to assess the impacts of the new Common Account Statement (CAS) system, as it gathers feedback and explores technological innovations like AI to ensure market stability and attract foreign investment. Tuhin…
Despite a series of holidays around the Onam festival, banks in Kerala are set to stay open from August 25 to 28, with digital banking services likely unaffected, though branch operations may face delays. Banks in Kerala will not be…
India’s Income Tax Department has introduced a time-limited scheme enabling small taxpayers to regularise unreported foreign assets and income, aiming to boost compliance and reduce disputes before stricter enforcement begins. India’s Income Tax Department has opened a time-limited route for…
SEBI chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey emphasises the importance of holistic regulation over options trading, advocating for reforms that advance liquidity, efficiency and participation across India’s capital markets, while avoiding segment-specific policies. SEBI chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said India’s market rules…
India’s corporate affairs ministry is exploring the use of third-party litigation finance for avoidance actions under the insolvency code, aiming to improve recovery of disputed assets and address slow progress in insolvency proceedings. India’s corporate affairs ministry is weighing the…
As Indian authorities expand financial transparency, investors are advised to verify their data against official records like AIS and Form 26AS before submitting their income tax returns to avoid delays and penalties. Before filing an income tax return, Indian investors…
India’s move towards a more proactive insolvency resolution under the 2016 law emphasises early warning signs and strategic intervention to prevent business failures, aligning with global trends in financial discipline and governance. When a company cannot meet its debt obligations,…
Many Indian households that missed the August 16 e-KYC deadline for LPG biometric authentication are still able to complete the process, but risk facing supply disruptions and higher costs if they fail to comply soon, as authorities tighten subsidy controls.…
Equirus Securities outlines a 20-point reform agenda and envisages India’s economy expanding to $20 trillion by 2036 through sustained growth and strategic asset monetisation, focusing on services, capital markets, and governance reforms. Equirus Securities has sketched an ambitious path for…
