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Niti Aayog member Rajiv Gauba calls for light-touch regulation for growth
Gauba said the state should be firm where risks are high and light-touch where risks are low, while remaining predictable in both cases
Parliamentary panel may recommend stricter monitoring of crypto transactions in India
A committee in Parliament is in the process of exploring the legal avenues for regulating cryptocurrency transactions and assets within India. They aim to identify technological strategies for tracking these digital assets responsibly. Highlighting the govern…
Sebi to soon issue framework on Closing Auction Session; receives over 3,500 comments
Securities and Exchange Board of India will release a framework regarding changes to the Closing Auction Session mechanism. The regulator reviewed comments on its consultation paper about market timings and settlement methodology. Sebi intends to address spec…
SEBI to soon issue framework on Closing Auction Session; receives over 3,500 comments
Asked when the final framework or circular on CAS can be expected, Pandey said the regulator would quickly examine the responses and move ahead with the process
Diveagar beach tragedy exposes regulatory vacuum around coaching class trips
Diveagar beach drowning of 8 Alandi coaching students sparks calls for rules on private coaching trips; civic body seals academy for missing licence.
Want insurance cover on your loan? IRDAI proposes new rules for lenders bundling the two; details here
IRDAI has proposed certain rules with an aim to provide clearer choices for borrowers considering insurance cover for their loans. Check full details here.
Tighter mis-selling rules, easier insurance buying and more: 4 prominent changes proposed by IRDAI that could affect policyholders the most
The IRDAI has proposed transformative reforms to enhance insurance distribution in India, focusing on affordability and transparency. Key changes include limits on insurer expenses, greater disclosure of commissions, and measures to reduce mis-selling. While …
Explained: What IRDAI’s proposed insurance commission caps mean for customers
IRDAI has proposed caps on insurance commissions paid to banks, brokers and agents. Here is what the changes mean for customers and distributors.
Politics, weak regulation are failing Nigeria’s health system —Ex-PSN president, Akintayo
Olumide Akintayo, a Fellow and past President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, speaks with Sade Oguntola on the urgent need to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors, including a greater role for community pharmacists in strengthe…
Nestle India stock drops 4% from day's high after FSSAI slaps legal notice
The Food regulator filed three separate adjudication cases against Nestle India in connection with the non-compliances involving infant nutrition products.
FSSAI launches legal action against Nestle over infant food violations
The regulator's adjudication sanction lists promotional claims made for the products and a laboratory finding related to biotin content among the issues
FSSAI flags Nestle infant products over false promotional claims, biotin levels
India News: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Friday initiated legal action against Nestle India over alleged non-compliance involving i.
Ban on flexi-loans: Should RBI be flexible?
The defining feature of a flexi-loan is amortisation, not revolveability. Instead of a blanket ban, the regulator may consider certain structural safeguards against evergreening
Sebi proposes easing merchant banker rule for select debt issuers
Sebi has put forward a proposal to exempt certain listed companies from the requirement to appoint merchant bankers. This initiative is designed to lower the costs related to issuing small-value debt private placements. To qualify, issuers must meet particula…
India must stiffen its packaging rules—but at what level of health risk are big loud warnings justified?
The country's lax labelling of packages has provoked calls for boldface health warnings. While the rules clearly need to be stiffer, they mustn’t squash the liberty of marketers either. Here’s how rule-makers could strike an optimal balance.
Options volumes down over 50% on stricter rules: Sebi
India Business News: MUMBAI: Regulatory interventions by Sebi in the futures & options (F&O) segment during fiscal 2026, aimed mainly at reining in excessive specu.
Tata Sons stays, 4 more PSUs enter NBFC upper layer
India Business News: MUMBAI: Reserve Bank of India on Thursday released the revised list of upper layer NBFCs for FY27 under the scale-based regulation framework, expandin.
India to launch digital gold regulatory framework next year
The Indian government is likely to roll out regulations for digital gold in the coming year, backed by discussions involving critical ministries and the Reserve Bank of India. The Digital Precious Metals Assurance Council of India is playing a pivotal role in…
SEBI's MF-only PMS proposal puts focus on value beyond fund management
SEBI's MF-only PMS proposal aims to enhance value through discretionary management while addressing client suitability and disclosure concerns.
Performance - linked mutual fund fee framework in place , but industry yet to adopt it : SEBI Executive Director Manoj Kumar
Sebi allows easier transfer of shares of dead investors
Sebi's new ETF framework: How will it impact investors? Experts answer
Will ETFs trade closer to their underlying value after Sebi's overhaul? Experts explain what the changes could mean for traders and long-term investors.
AI now advises India . Who decides it safe ? - The HinduBusinessLine
In FY26, 97% of violative ads were on digital platforms, 4/5ths of them on Meta: Asci
New data reveals digital platforms dominate problematic advertisements in the upcoming financial year. Meta alone is responsible for a significant portion of these campaigns. Offshore betting and realty sectors lead in violations. The advertising watchdog hig…
Spain blocks access to Polymarket and Kalshi over licensing issues
Regulatory actions against prediction markets highlight the tension between innovation and consumer protection, potentially stifling sector growth. The post Spain blocks access to Polymarket and Kalshi over licensing issues appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Spain blocks Polymarket and Kalshi over missing gambling licences
A three-to-four month suspension while Madrid’s gambling watchdog investigates makes Spain the latest European jurisdiction to treat prediction markets as unlicensed betting. Spain has temporarily blocked the US-based prediction markets Polymarket and Kalshi …
SEBI Proposes Standardised Option Strike-Price Framework To Improve Ease Of Trading
SEBI has proposed a standardised framework for managing option strike prices to improve trading continuity during volatile market movements. The proposal includes maintaining minimum in-the-money and out-of-the-money strikes, conducting daily reviews and intr…
Understanding India's evolving crypto discourse
India is actively shaping its digital asset future. Authorities are implementing stricter rules for crypto platforms and transactions. Tax collections are rising, and law enforcement is building capacity. Investor interest is shifting towards long-term alloca…
Polymarket in Indonesia Blocked as India Access Also Goes Dark
Polymarket in Indonesia has been blocked after the country’s regulator classified the crypto prediction market as online gambling. Indonesia has blocked Polymarket after classifying the... The post Polymarket in Indonesia Blocked as India Access Also Goes Dar…
Government may notify draft IT Rules amendments by month-end: Report
MeitY may notify the final IT Rules amendments by the end of May, even as concerns grow over IDC powers and regulation of user-generated news content. The post Government may notify draft IT Rules amendments by month-end: Report appeared first on MEDIANAMA.