SEBI has introduced significant amendments to InvIT, AIF, and REIT regulations, lowering credit risk thresholds for liquid mutual funds and expanding investment flexibility.

The Reserve Bank of India has introduced significant amendments to cross-border merger regulations, replacing NCLT approval requirements with a broader 'Competent Authority' framework. These changes align foreign exchange management rules with the Companies Act 2013, while new payment system authorisation guidelines establish perpetual validity for compliant operators and restrict investments from FATF non-compliant jurisdictions.

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 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 Hon’ble Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (“CERC” / “Commission”), vide Draft Order dated 06.05.2026 in Petition No. 11/SM/2026, has proposed a one-time regulatory framework for Renewable Energy (“RE”) generating stations which had obtained connectivity under the CERC (Connectivity and General Network Access to inter-State Transmission System) Regulations, 2022 (“GNA Regulations”) on the basis of Letters of Award (“LoAs”) issued by Renewable Energy Implementing Agencies (“REIAs”).

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (“SEBI”), through its circular dated 16.06.2026 (“AIF Circular”), has introduced a framework permitting Alternative Investment Funds (“AIFs”) and their schemes to retain liquidation proceeds beyond the end of their permissible fund life in specified circumstances.

In August 2024, the Reserve Bank of India ("RBI") revised the guidelines for Peer to Peer ("P2P") lending platforms to enhance transparency for borrowers...

The Buy-back Amendment Regulations re-introduce the framework for open market buy-backs through stock exchanges, rationalise procedural requirements and introduce additional safeguards relating to minimum public shareholding, promoter shareholding and timelines for completion of buy-backs.

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 Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (“IBBI”), through Notification dated 13.05.2026, has released the IBBI (Model Bye-Laws and Governing Board of Insolvency Professional Agencies) (Amendment) Regulations, 2026 (“IBBI Amendment Regulations”) to further amend the IBBI (Model Bye-Laws and Governing Board of Insolvency Professional Agencies) Regulations, 2016 (“IBBI Principal Regulations”).

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 Ministry of Power vide letter dated 02.01.2026 issued draft amendments to Rule 3 (Requirements of Captive Generating Plant) of the Electricity Rules, 2005 ("Draft MoP Amendment").

Reserve Bank of India (“RBI”) by Notification dated 30.04.2026, published on 06.05.2026, notified the Foreign Exchange Management (Authorised Persons) Regulations, 2026 (“AP Regulations”).

RBI, through notification dated 05.01.2026, notified the RBI (Commercial Banks – Credit Risk Management) Amendment Directions, 2026 ("Credit RM Amendment Directions") to amend the RBI...

SEBI by way of notification dated 20.01.2026, has notified the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) (Amendment) Regulations, 2026 ("LODR Amendment Regulations")...

The Securities and Exchange Board of India ("SEBI") vide notification No. SEBI/LAD-NRO/GN/2025/273 dated 18.11.2025 (published in the Official Gazette on 19.11.2025), has notified the SEBI...

The Securities and Exchange Board of India ("SEBI") by way of circular dated 02.01.2026 ("MB Circular"), has specified the consequential requirements...

The Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (“MPERC”) vide its Order dated 17.08.2026 has issued the Standard Operating Procedure (“SOP”) for Banking of Power for Green Energy Open Access Consumers (“GEOA Consumers”) in the State of Madhya Pradesh. The SOP has been introduced to establish a standardised and transparent framework for the banking of surplus renewable energy by GEOA consumers in Madhya Pradesh

The IBBI, through notification dated 01.06.2026 has released the IBBI (Liquidation Process) (Fourth Amendment) Regulations, 2026 (“Liquidation Amendment Regulations”) to amend the IBBI (Liquidation Process) Regulations, 2016 (“Liquidation Principal Regulations”), in order to give effect to the changes brought about by the Amendment Act.

As multinational companies (“MNCs”) increasingly look to India to build strategic capabilities beyond cost optimization, setting up a Global Capability Centre (“GCC”) has evolved from a back-office necessity into a strategic priority.