In boardrooms, control rooms and compliance cells across India’s banking and financial sector, “vigilance” has long been synonymous with oversight- audits, checks, and disciplinary frameworks. Yet, as institutions grapple with rising fraud sophistication, cyber manipulation and decision bias under pressure, a quiet realization is emerging: the future of vigilance lies as much in mindfulness as…
When a regulator becomes the subject of regulatory action, it sends ripples far beyond the corridors of power. The Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (SEBI) recent order directing Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) officials and associated persons to disgorge ₹1.73 billion after interim findings of insider trading linked to the Indian Energy Exchange (IEX)…
In an evolving financial ecosystem, regulatory intent often serves as a barometer of future market resilience. The Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (SEBI) latest announcement to boost institutional participation in the country’s commodity and derivatives markets— signals not just market expansion, but a structural recalibration of India’s financial depth. The inclusion of banks, pension…
The Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI), the industry body representing all SEBI-registered Asset Management Companies (AMCs) announced the election of its new Chairman and Vice Chairman on September 4, 2025. Mr. Sundeep Sikka, Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer, Nippon Life India Asset Management Limited, has been elected as Chairman, while Mr. Vishal…
