India Corporate Regulatory Watch

SEBI has issued a consultation paper proposing changes to the regulatory framework for Online Bond Platform Providers (OBPPs) – critical alert for capital raising norms, OBPP compliance, and debt fundraising strategies in SEBI LODR prep.

Inbound FDI Alert: Major streamlining for approval route deals.

• Core Change: Govt to clear all FDI proposals within 12 weeks via updated standards...

• Core Proposal: RBI considering foreign bond issuance by state banks following rupee slump.
• FX Hedging: Central bank to offer foreign-exchange...

• DPDP Deadline: May 2027 implementation for Digital Personal Data Protection Act
• IT Response: Majors scrambling to align governance frameworks
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Key easing for securitisation listings: SEBI proposes waiving the 25% single borrower cap for RBI-regulated entities, enabling single-asset deal...

Key RBI Compliance for SaaS Startups:

• Data Storage Norm: RBI mandates payment data on Indian servers only – critical for cross-border ops to avoid...

SEBI mulls allowing OBPPs to offer products regulated by IFSCA, plus bonds under Section 54EC of the Income Tax Act, 1961, and Section 85 – key regulatory tweak for debt fundraising platforms.

Key enforcement alert for trustees:

• SEBI levied Rs 10 lakh penalty on Axis Trustee Services Ltd.
• Violations: Disclosure and governance lapses...

Transactional flags from IBC Amendment Act, 2026:

• Mandatory petition admission once default proved – empowers creditors, eliminates IRP discretion,...

MCA's CCFS 2026 offers up to 90% fee savings on pending ROC filings (₹100/day → 10% payable), aiding Ease of Doing Business.

Practical steps for...

FEMA FDI Liberalizations

• 🔥 100% FDI in Insurance Automatic Route: The Central Government notified amendments to the Foreign Exchange Management...

MCA governance reform: India's Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 proposes decriminalizing routine compliance lapses to ease business...

• Proactive Move: SEBI to soon issue advisory on emerging risks from AI tools like Anthropic's Mythos to market intermediaries.
• Stakeholder...

Key FEMA (Non-Debt Instruments) Amendment Rules, 2026 compliance flags for inbound investments:

• Insurance FDI Boost: 100% FDI now via automatic...

Key compliance flag for GIFT City fund managers: IFSCA engaging RBI on foreign asset reporting rules.

• Trigger: RBI FAQ mandates FLA filings but...

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