Retail Algo Trading in India Is No Longer a Shortcut — It Is Becoming the New Market Standard Retail Algo Trading in India has quietly moved from being a niche concept to becoming a serious, structured trading approach in the country’s fast-growing futures and options (F&O) market. Until a few years ago, algorithmic trading was largely associated with institutions, proprietary desks, and high-frequency traders. Retail participants watched from the sidelines — impressed by the speed, […]

SEBI Significant Indices Threshold is emerging as a defining regulatory development for India’s mutual fund and index ecosystem. In a consultation paper issued by the market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India has proposed a clear and measurable benchmark—₹20,000 crore of cumulative assets under management (AUM)—to identify indices that warrant direct regulatory oversight. The proposal reflects a growing recognition that indices are no longer passive reference points. They actively influence fund construction, portfolio […]

Forex Risk Capital Rules: RBI’s New Framework from April 2027 Signals Stronger Global Alignment Forex Risk Capital Rules are set for a significant overhaul as the Reserve Bank of India moves to recalibrate how banks in India measure and manage foreign exchange exposure. The revised framework, proposed through a draft circular, aims to bring Indian banking regulations closer to global Basel standards while simplifying and standardising forex risk capital computation. The new rules, once finalised, […]

SEBI easing cash settlement norms for FPIs marks an important regulatory intervention at a time when foreign portfolio investors are navigating heightened volatility, heavy selling pressure, and rising transaction costs in Indian equity markets. The proposal, released through a consultation paper dated January 16, seeks to address a long-standing operational inefficiency in the cash market settlement framework—one that often leaves FPIs temporarily underinvested despite having offsetting trades on the same day. By permitting limited netting […]

RBI Ombudsman Compensation Limit marks a decisive shift in strengthening consumer rights within India’s banking and financial system. In a significant regulatory reform, the Reserve Bank of India has enhanced the monetary powers of its Ombudsman framework, allowing compensation of up to ₹30 lakh for consequential losses suffered by customers due to service deficiencies by regulated entities. Additionally, the cap for compensation towards harassment, mental anguish, loss of time, and expenses has been raised to […]