India: Financial Services

SEBI has issued a circular deferring penal consequences for listed entities that fail to meet minimum public shareholding norms during periods of external economic disruption. This regulatory relief measure allows companies additional time to achieve compliance under more favorable market conditions while maintaining the long-term integrity of public shareholding requirements.

Starting a business involves several important steps after incorporation, and one of the first operational requirements is to Open Company Bank Account in India. A dedicated business bank account allows a company...

The relation between strict procedural compliance and substantive justice under the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002 (SARFAESI Act)...

Running an SME in South Africa often feels challenging. Organizations find themselves chasing deadlines most of the time. VAT dates arrive quickly, and paperwork piles up in different systems.

DSK Legal's May 2026 newsletter delivers comprehensive updates across multiple practice areas including capital markets, competition law, dispute resolution, employment law, infrastructure, international trade, media and entertainment, corporate affairs, banking regulations, insolvency, sports and gaming, and white collar crime. The newsletter provides expert analysis and regulatory insights to help legal professionals and businesses navigate the evolving legal landscape across diverse sectors.

The May 2026 edition of Fox & Mandal's newsletter examines the net settlement mechanism for FPIs; revised registration norms for NBFCs; SEBI’s amended disqualification norms for intermediary; Draft National Water Metro Policy, 2026; FEM (Authorised Persons) Regulations, 2026; proposed alignment of the securitisation framework with RBI norms; and other changes in India's corporate, capital markets, infrastructure, and banking sectors

On 22 April 2026, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued the Draft RBI (Prepaid Payment Instruments) Directions, 2026 (Draft PPI Directions). Released following a comprehensive review of the extant Master Directions on Prepaid Payment Instruments, 2021 (PPI MD), the Draft PPI Directions aim to promote the security of prepaid payment instruments (PPIs) in India, with tighter controls on their issuance, features and monthly transfer limits.

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Finance had, in February 2026, issued Press Note 1 (2026 Series) (“Press Note 1”) which proposed increasing the foreign investment cap...

SEBI has streamlined its review process for Private Placement Memorandums (PPMs) by introducing standardized templates and mandatory filing through registered merchant bankers. The regulatory changes aim to address significant time delays that have historically impacted fund and scheme launches, affecting capital deployment timelines for Alternative Investment Funds.