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…
Net FDI Negative for Fifth Straight Month
Source: The Hindu Context: India’s Net Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) remained negative for the fifth consecutive month in January 2026, as per data released by the Reserve Bank of India. This trend reflects higher outflows than inflows, signalling…
SEBI Revamps Conflict of Interest Framework
Source: IE Context: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has approved a comprehensive overhaul of its conflict of interest framework for top officials, along with measures to enhance the ease of doing business in capital markets. This reform…
RBI in Talks with Global Central Banks on CBDC
Source: Business Standard Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is in discussions with four to five central banks from Asia and Europe to develop cross-border Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) transaction systems. This initiative aims to transform…