Market Regulation News

SEBI introduced the NISM Series-XXV-B certification for sales and non-core staff, while advisory personnel will continue to require both Series-X-A and Series-X-B qualifications.

RBI's draft wallet framework introduces tighter controls on digital payments and marketplace wallets. Industry participants warn that the measures could affect financial inclusion and fintech business growth.

SEBI has proposed sweeping regulatory changes for stock exchanges and clearing corporations. It includes fewer compliance requirements, consolidated circulars, revised market norms and streamlined registrations. Read more.

SEBI has proposed opening direct market access (DMA) to retail investors, expanding DMA in commodity derivatives, and updating technology rules. Find out what the changes could mean for traders. Read more.

SEBI has proposed a Common Advertisement Code for market intermediaries, allowing brand-level celebrity endorsements and seeking public comments until 14 July 2026.

SEBI has approved the GARUDA framework, introducing a faster approval mechanism for AIFs. The move is expected to reduce fundraising delays, lower compliance costs and speed up capital deployment.

The NSE and Bharat Metal Exchange have partnered to promote non-ferrous metal derivatives in India. Their objective is to improve price-risk management and encourage wider participation across the metals industry.

West Bengal's new finance minister has announced plans to revive the Calcutta Stock Exchange in the state's maiden budget, citing benefits including easier capital access for eastern India and job creation. The 118-year-old institution has not conducted trading for over a decade. Read ahead to know more.

Securities and Exchange Board of India proposed consolidating information technology regulations for market infrastructure institutions into a single unified circular, removing duplicated provisions and introducing a 75% capacity utilisation threshold.

SEBI has revised the commodity derivatives early pay-in framework. This allows clearing corporations to waive margins on delivery-backed positions based on risk assessment. Read more.

NSE Indices launches two new thematic indices tracking the sugar and ethanol sector and the small finance bank and microfinance segment; both indices are designed to support the development of passive investment products. Read ahead to know more.

The Central Consumer Protection Authority has imposed penalties of ₹1 lakh each on Storia Foods and Beverages and Mrs Bectors Food Specialities for misleading use of the term "100%" on product packaging and advertisements, directing both companies to remove the disputed claims immediately. Read ahead to know more.