Banking & Finance

The Securities and Exchange Board of India's Stock Brokers Regulations 2026 represents a comprehensive overhaul of broker regulatory requirements, reflecting market evolution and investor protection priorities. These regulations consolidate earlier frameworks, introduce new technology standards, establish enhanced capital requirements, and mandate strengthened customer protection mechanisms. The new framework applies to all entities engaging in stock broking activities, inclu

SEBI's Simplified Web Application for Global Acquisition of Trading Foreign Investment platform (SWAGAT-FI) represents a transformative initiative to streamline and simplify the registration and onboarding process for foreign institutional investors in Indian securities markets. This unified platform consolidates regulatory requirements, documentation, and approval workflows previously scattered across multiple regulatory touchpoints. The framework aims to enhance India's com

The SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011, commonly known as the Takeover Code, is the primary regulation governing acquisitions of shares in listed companies in India. For any company or individual planning to acquire a significant stake in an Indian listed entity, understanding when an open offer obligation is triggered and how the pricing and process works is fundamental to deal structuring. The Takeover Code was amended in December 2025

The Reserve Bank of India issued the Reserve Bank of India (Digital Lending) Directions, 2025, which came into effect on 8 May 2025, consolidating and updating the RBI's regulatory framework for digital lending in India. These Directions replace and expand upon the 2022 Guidelines on Digital Lending, creating a comprehensive, unified code for all Regulated Entities (REs) — including banks, NBFCs, and microfinance institutions — that engage in lending through digital channels