Regulations

Speaking at the Startup Mahakumbhi, Sachin Bansal said that fintechs should prioritise regulation, even if it is detrimental to the interests of its consumers.

Online bond platform association likely to release norms in 3 weeks

The regulations are in line with those of the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI), sources have told Moneycontrol. The Online Bond Platform Providers (OBPP) Association was set up in November

Paytm Payments Bank fallout: What regulatory and corporate governance red flags should investors watch for?

Investors should recognise that new-age tech companies operate in areas where regulations, too, are still evolving. For such businesses, the risk from these evolving regulations will always be a sword over their heads.

Decoding taxation for international transactions: New TCS regulations explained

With effect from October 1, 2023, the new TCS regulations apply to your international spending such as overseas tour packages, forex, remittances, and so on. Whether you're a business owner, a frequent international traveller, or simply curious about how the TCS would be levied, this video is a must-watch.

Vodafone India makes 'requisite payment' of Rs 1,701 crore to DoT

This comes in after the promoter group entity of Vodafone Idea Ltd (VIL) had assured assistance of Rs 2,000 crore to the company, if it requires financial support to meet the impending payment obligations, stated a regulatory filing made by the telecom operator on August 14.

SEBI's new circular on bank guarantees will brew a host of funding troubles for small brokers

Small brokers are in for a tough time as they will have to grapple not only with working capital issues but will also have to funnel in their own funds, in case they were using clients' funds for prop or arbitrage trading

IRDAI writes to SEBI to examine Axis Bank-Max Life share deal

According to a CNBC-TV18 report, the IRDAI wrote to SEBI seeking its view on the fair value, wrongdoing or any security regulations violation of the deal.

Regulations for offline payment aggregators to be at par with online peers, says RBI

Das said there will be "convergence on standards of data collection and storage" after the move, meaning that such companies will not be able to store details like those of credit and debit cards of a customer.

Timeline: How RBI cut the arbitrage of NBFCs and moved to bank-like regulations

The RBI has been tightening screws on systemically important NBFCs, bringing their regulation on par with that of commercial banks to ring-fence the system.

Tight-leashing of Ruchi Soya seen as watchdog getting protective of investors in wake of recent meltdowns

In a first, the Securities and Exchange Board of India has allowed investors to withdraw their applications to the company’s follow-on public offer after reports of unsolicited messages advertising the FPO surfaced

Bajar Gupshup | Dalal Street sees bloodbath; Investors lose Rs 9 lakh crore over fear of Omicron

Benchmark indices ended lower on rising concern over Omicron variant. Sensex was down 1,189 points, and the Nifty was down 371 points. All Indices ended in the red with the realty, bank, capital goods, and metal indices falling 3-4%. Market sentiments were hit owing to factors such as new emerging COVID-restrictions, selling by FIIs & policy-tightening, and liquidity-reduction measures by major central banks.

How to deal with emigration-related foreign exchange rules

First of all, it’s important to know whether you are going to be classified as a PRI or a PROI. The investments and remittances you make, both in India and abroad, depend on a host of FEMA rules. Prime among them is the definition of your residential status

It's high time the government clears its stance on cryptocurrency 

It would be best if the government declares cryptocurrencies as digital assets and frames rules and regulations to govern their use

Franklin Templeton scheme investors’ wait gets longer despite favourable verdict — Here’s why

The high court did not allow Franklin Templeton to distribute money in cash–positive schemes that the fund house has received.

Financial Regulations | 2019 was a year of 'collateral' damage. Here are the ways to fight it in 2020

A close examination of these defaults suggests that less regulation was not the problem and more regulation is not the solution

New SEBI committee to suggest structure, norms for social stock exchanges

These social stock exchanges would facilitate listing and fund-raising by social enterprises as well as voluntary organisations.

Govt to permit cab aggregators 3x base fare as surge price: Report

The surge price limit is one of the many issues the new norms would address. These would likely be in line with proposals made in December 2016

SEBI may tighten buyback norms, cap issue at 25% of paid-up capital & free reserves

The move comes on the heels of a 20 percent tax on share buybacks imposed by the Finance Ministry in Budget 2019 and is apparently aimed at providing a correct picture of companies’ leverage status.

Corporate Corridor | Kotak Mahindra Bank needs to be held to higher governance standards

By proposing the use of perpetual non-cumulative preference shares to cut promoter holding, Kotak, the promoter, is guilty of not complying with the spirit of the law. So too, Kotak Mahindra Bank and its independent directors.

Retirement homes now a separate real estate category subject to RERA norms

Housing and Urban Affairs ministry releases guidelines for regulation of retirement homes to ensure ease of living for senior citizens.

Reporter's Take | Drone policy 2.0: India pitches for optimum utilisation of drones

Uttaresh Venkateshwaran gets in conversation with Moneycontrol's Anupa Kujur to discuss the draft drone policy released by the government.

Trai forms joint panel to identify outdated regulations

Telecom regulator Trai has set up a joint committee consisting of industry representatives to examine and identify regulations and tariff orders that are out of sync with times.

Pharma cos await Trump decision on FDA Commissioner: Steve Usdin

During his campaign, US president Donald Trump vowed to ease the burden of the healthcare industry in US by reducing taxes and government regulations. Two important decisions expected from the Trump administration is appointment of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) commissioner and drug price control.

Sebi mulls further tightening regulations for P-Notes

Markets regulator Sebi plans to further tighten the regulations governing participatory notes amid persisting concerns that this route is being used for illicit fund flows.

CDAC to launch options trading this fiscal, meeting underway

The commodity derivatives advisory committee (CDAC) appointed by the market regulator Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is meeting this month to firm up and shape regulations around options trading in commodity markets. The Sebi in-principle nod is already in place.