MoF Notifies The Securities Contracts (Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2026

In August 2026, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released the draft Reserve Bank of India (Interest Rates on Loans and Advances) Directions, 2026, proposing a comprehensive framework for the way regulated entities determine and apply interest rates on loans. While the Indian banking sector has long operated under a patchwork of institution specific instructions, the draft Directions seek to bring much-needed consistency to interest rate regulation across banks, cooperative banks, regional rural banks (RRBs), all-India financial institutions and NBFCs. If finalised in their present form, the Directions will come into effect from 1 April 2027.

Every Non-Banking Finance Company ("NBFC") is required to have a Net Owned Fund ("NOF") as prescribed by the Reserve Bank of India ("RBI") from time to time to commence the business of a Non-Banking...

The Reserve Bank of India has introduced a new classification system for Non-Banking Financial Companies, fundamentally changing registration requirements based on public funding access, customer interface, and asset size thresholds. These regulatory changes create distinct compliance pathways for different NBFC categories while introducing new rules for group entities and overseas investments.

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) issued a consultation paper on 23 July 2026 (Consultation Paper). The Consultation Paper proposes a comprehensive review of the SEBI (Portfolio Managers) Regulations, 2020 (PMS Regulations).

In the world of finance, the term insider trading often evokes images of shady deals and hidden agendas. But what exactly is insider trading? Why is it illegal, and how do laws in India seek to prevent it? Let's dive into this intriguing subject, simplifying the complexities surrounding insider trading laws in India, while exploring the impact of these laws on the financial markets and their role in maintaining fairness.

The Debts Recovery Tribunal, also known as DRT, follows certain rules which relate to the time limits mentioned in the Recovery of Debts and Bankruptcy Act, 1993 (RDB Act or the Act). These limits are not merely procedural requirements and instead are factors which influence the right of the borrower or guarantor depending on the stage of recovery proceedings in question.

The Maharashtra Stamp (Fourth Amendment) Act, 2026 introduces a new dedicated stamp duty framework for financial and bank guarantees in Schedule I of the Maharashtra Stamp Act, 1958. This amendment establishes differentiated duty rates based on guarantee value and type, addressing long-standing ambiguities in how such instruments were previously taxed under generic security bond provisions. The reform has significant implications for banks, NBFCs, and entities dealing with government contracts, though quest

In Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited v Trupti Sanjay Mehta and Others, 2026 INSC 943 (Kotak Mahindra), the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India considered whether a bank as defined under Section 2(1)(c) of the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002 (SARFAESI Act) could invoke the provisions of the SARFAESI Act to recover a secured debt acquired from an entity which was not covered under the ambit of the SARFAESI Act at the time of disbursement of the loan.

The Supreme Court vide its recent order dated September 17, 2026 (“Order”) in the matter of Ayesha Jain v. Amity University, Noida & Ors., [W.P. (C) No. 531/2025] came down heavily on the manner of operation of universities and issued a series of stringent directions requiring greater disclosure by universities, including with respect to their finances, admissions, staffing, grievance redressal and regulatory compliance

The recent regulatory developments surrounding Tata Sons have brought an unusual question into focus: Can a large holding company exit the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) non-banking financial company (NBFC) regulatory framework simply by becoming debt-free?

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology ("MeitY") on 14.11.2025, published multiple notifications numbered G.S.R. 843(E) , G.S.R. 844(E) , G.S.R. 845(E) and G.S.R. 846(E).

The Supreme Court of India, through notice dated 03.06.2026, has published the draft Regulations for use of Artificial Intelligence in Courts, 2026 (“Draft AI Regulations”). Comments and suggestions from all stakeholders and the general public are invited on the Draft AI Regulations by 20.06.2026

The Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (“GNCTD”), by way of the Court Fees (Delhi Amendment) Act 20261 (“Delhi Court Fee Amendment Act”), has amended the Court Fees Act, 1870 as applicable in National Territory...

The RBI by notification dated 31.07.2026 notified the RBI (Commercial Banks – Fraud Risk Management) Directions, 2026 consolidating, repealing and superseding the RBI (Fraud Risk Management in Commercial Banks (including Regional Rural Banks) and All India Financial Institutions) Directions, 2024 and other circulars (“Fraud Master Directions 2024”).

The Securities and Exchange Board of India, through notification dated 10.07.2026, has notified the SEBI (Alternative Investment Funds) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2026, further amending the SEBI (Alternative Investment Funds) Regulations, 2012.

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission by way of notification dated 20.03.2026, has notified the CERC (Terms and Conditions of Tariff) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2026, amending the CERC (Terms and Conditions of Tariff) Regulations, 2024.

The Central Electricity Authority (“CEA”), by notification dated 31.07.2026 has published the Draft Central Electricity Authority (Technical Standards for Connectivity to the Grid) Regulations, 2026 (“Draft Technical Standard Regulations”).

The Supreme Court of India, through its judgment dated 12.08.2026 in Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited v. Rekha and Others , set aside concurrent orders of the High Court of Karnataka which had fastened absolute liability upon the Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (“KPTCL”) in respect of two electrocution incidents.

The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (“CERC”), vide Notification dated 20.05.2026, has issued the Draft CERC (Connectivity and General Network Access to the inter-State Transmission System) (Fourth Amendment) Regulations, 2026 (“Draft GNA Regulations”) , amending the CERC (Connectivity and General Network Access to the inter-State Transmission System) Regulations, 2022 (“Principal GNA Regulations”).

The RBI, through notification dated 09.02.2026, and published on 16.02.2026, notified the Foreign Exchange Management (Borrowing and Lending) (First Amendment) Regulations, 2026 to amend the Foreign Exchange Management (Borrowing and Lending) Regulations, 2018.