The Securities and Exchange Board of India plans to launch bond exchange-traded funds and derivatives aimed at strengthening the corporate debt market.
The regulator will also review listing requirements for companies that issue only debt securities. It is exploring a pilot project to tokenize corporate bonds, with the goal of improving liquidity and broadening access for investors.
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The Securities and Exchange Commission is expected to release an innovation exemption for tokenized stocks as soon as this week. The move would allow equities to trade through crypto-native infrastructure such as automated market makers and stablecoins.
India's markets regulator Sebi has proposed relaxing securitisation norms to match Reserve Bank of India regulations. The changes include easing the 25% single borrower exposure cap and shifting disclosure duties to servicers.
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The Securities and Exchange Board of India is considering wider use of intraday borrowing by mutual funds to enhance cash management. The move would extend beyond current limits tied to redemption payouts. It seeks to address timing gaps between outflows and incoming funds.
Indian stock markets will implement significant regulatory changes starting April 1, including sharp increases in securities transaction tax on derivatives and stricter collateral requirements for proprietary trading. The securities transaction tax, or STT, will rise by 150% on futures and 50% on options. New Reserve Bank of India rules mandate 100% collateral for bank guarantees in proprietary trading, up from the previous 50%.
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Two Indian companies have secured regulatory clearance to proceed with initial public offerings. Deepa Jewellers and Cotec Healthcare both obtained approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India.
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) will begin limited production trades of tokenized securities in July, aiming for a full platform launch in October. The service targets assets like Russell 1000 stocks, ETFs, and U.S. Treasuries, backed by input from over 50 firms including BlackRock and JPMorgan. DTCC, custodian of $114 trillion in securities, secured SEC no-action relief in December to enable this move.
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India's market regulator has eased nomination requirements for demat accounts and mutual fund investments. The changes take effect on September 1, 2026. They aim to simplify the process for investors while addressing unclaimed assets.