IRDAI Approves India AS Framework for Insurers
Source: TH Context: The mandate by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) to implement Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) starting April 1, 2026, represents the most significant overhaul of insurance financial reporting in…
SEBI’s Conflict of Interest Framework
Source: IE Context: The primary objective of these reforms is to ensure that SEBI’s leadership—the Chairperson and Whole-Time Members (WTMs)—cannot benefit from “Unpublished Price-Sensitive Information” (UPSI) or hold financial interests that…
Inflation Dynamics and RBI’s Monetary Policy Framework
Source: TH Context: The Union government has officially retained the inflation target of 4% (with a ±2% tolerance band) for the next five-year cycle (2026–2031). This decision marks the third consecutive period of using this specific target since the…
Variable Rate Repo (VRR) Auctions
Source: BS Context: The Reserve Bank of India injected ₹55,837 crore into the banking system through a 3-day Variable Rate Repo (VRR) auction to ease tightening liquidity conditions. What is Variable Rate Repo (VRR)? A Variable Rate Repo is a monetary…
RBI Scraps Treasury Bill Auction (2026)
Source: TH Context: The Reserve Bank of India rejected all bids in a Treasury Bill (T-Bill) auction due to rising yields amid tight liquidity conditions in the banking system. This marks the second such rejection in over a year. What are Treasury Bills…
SEBI Tightens Crackdown on Finfluencers and Fake Apps
Source: ET Context: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has intensified its efforts to regulate financial influencers (finfluencers) and curb rising cases of digital investment fraud, in collaboration with Google and other stakeholders. Key…
SEBI Proposal: Gift Cards and Prepaid Instruments for Mutual Fund Investment
Source: ET Context: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is considering allowing gift cards and prepaid payment instruments (PPIs) to be used for investing in mutual funds. This move aims to make investing simpler and increase retail…
RBI Proposal: Single View of Payment Mandates
Context: The Reserve Bank of India has asked the payments industry to develop a system that allows users to view all their payment mandates such as subscriptions and auto-debits in one place. This includes mandates across UPI, credit cards, and other…
SWAMIH Investment Fund II
Source: ET Context: The Government of India is set to launch SWAMIH Investment Fund II, a ₹15,000 crore fund aimed at reviving stalled housing projects and providing relief to distressed homebuyers. The announcement was made by Finance Minister Nirmala…
Amendments to Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), 2010
Source: The Hindu Context: The Union Government is set to introduce amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), 2010 during the ongoing Parliament session. The proposed changes aim to strengthen regulation, transparency, and…