π§ SEBI’s New Mutual Fund Rules: A Shift Towards Clarity, Simplicity & Investor Confidence
To strengthen investor protection and simplify mutual fund structures, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed a series of ...
RBI Slaps Penalty on Shriram Finance: A Strong Signal to NBFCs and Fintechs
In a recent move, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) fined Shriram Finance Limited, one of India’s major NBFCs, for violating digital lending regulations. Thi...
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From July 2025, Angel Funds in India will function under an entirely new regulatory framework—and the implications are significant for startups, inves...
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued the Reserve Bank of India (Digital Lending) Directions, 2025, which came into effect on May 8, 2025. These updated guidelines aim to regulate digital lending while fostering innovation, transparency, and fin...
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced updated guidelines aimed at strengthening gold loan practices and enhancing the co-lending framework for better transparency, responsible lending, and financial inclusion.
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What is DLG?
Default Loss Guarantee (DLG) allows lenders to secure compensation from third parties for loan defaults.
Key RBI Guidelines:
β DLG is permitted only between Regulated Entities (REs) and Lending Service Providers (LSPs).
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India's lending sector is on a meteoric rise, fueled by an expanding middle class, fintech innovation, and strong regulatory support.
This growth presents a golden opportunity for foreign investors, fintech firms, and financial instituti...
The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has introduced key updates to its Fund Management Regulations, 2022, effective February 19, 2025. These revisions align with the December 2024 proposals and bring significant changes for ...
To combat rising cyber threats and protect consumers from online fraud, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has launched a dedicated domain—‘.bank.in’—exclusively for Indian banks. This initiative aims to establish a secure, relia...
On October 4, 2024, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued a Draft Circular titled "Forms of Business and Prudential Regulation for Investments" that seeks to amend the extant Master Direction—Reserve Bank of India (Financial Services...
Introduction
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has recently introduced significant amendments to the regulations governing Category I and Category II Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), with a specific focus on borrowing provision...