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Regulatory news, updates, and insights for India presented by the Carver Agents team

  1. 4d ago

    [India] Key Regulatory Updates on Investor Protection & Monographs

    This episode dives into recent regulatory developments affecting multiple sectors including pharmaceuticals, data protection, and financial markets. Listeners will gain insights into the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission's draft revisions to monographs and general chapters, highlighting new microbial contamination limits and sterility standards for key drugs. The Ministry of Education and NCERT's ongoing workshops focus on the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, aiming to enhance understanding of consent and fiduciary obligations among officers. Additionally, SEBI has broadened refund eligibility for PACL investors and extended timelines for the e-auction of PACL properties in Cuttack and Pune, with updated payment schedules and property details. Investor caution regarding live trading strategies on social media is also emphasized, alongside updates on refunds for Citrus Check Inns Limited and Royal Twinkle Star Club Pvt. Ltd. For more information, visit the Carver Agents website. Articles mentioned: Address by Chairman at FICCI Capital Markets ConferenceAddress by Shri Tuhin Kanta Pandey, Chairman, SEBI “SEBI Symposium on Cyber Defence” Aug 17, 2026Address by Shri KVR Murty, WTM, SEBI at FICCI Capital Markets Conference48/2026 - 17.08.2026 - Caution to Investors regarding display of Live trading strategies on Social Media PlatformsDraft Revision - 18.08.2026 - IP Monographs/General Chapters for Comments25.08.2026 - DPDP Act Workshop for NCERT Officers03.09.2026 - DPDP Act Workshop for NCERT OfficersLTM / RANDSTAD (DIGITAL SOLUTIONS BUSINESS)Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by National Westminster Bank PlcCancellation of the order of Appointment of Administrator in respect of Sahara India Life Insurance Company Limited

  2. Aug 17

    [India] Key Regulatory Updates in Insurance Sector

    This episode covers important regulatory advancements impacting AI Governance, Combating Financing of Terrorism (CFT), legislation, Know Your Customer (KYC), and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) within the Indian insurance sector. The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India has issued new orders for forming and reconstituting expert groups, advisory committees, and task forces to strengthen governance, regulatory compliance, and operational oversight in the insurance industry. These bodies will address emerging technologies and legal compliance. Additionally, the regulator has consolidated AML and CFT guidelines, emphasizing mandatory electronic KYC procedures, Aadhaar authentication, and uploading KYC data to the Central KYC Records Registry. These initiatives aim to enhance due diligence and mitigate risks related to money laundering and terrorist financing. Key legislative updates include amendments to the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority Act 1999, the Insurance Act 1938, and the inclusion of the Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha Act, 2025. Insurers must align their policies with these changes to ensure full compliance. For more information, visit the Carver Agents website. Articles mentioned: OrdersAntimoney laundering and CFTActs

  3. Aug 10

    [India] Key Regulatory Updates on FDI and Energy Efficiency

    This podcast episode provides an in-depth look at key regulatory updates impacting Foreign Direct Investment and energy efficiency initiatives in India. Listeners will learn about the Bureau of Energy Efficiency's announcement opening the application window for empanelment and re-empanelment of Energy Service Companies (ESCOs) for 2026, detailing the application process through SEBI-accredited grading agencies and the importance of compliance for national energy goals. Additionally, the episode covers the Government of India's FDI approvals during the fiscal year 2026, highlighting the limited approval for proposals from the People's Republic of China compared to Hong Kong. It also explains the nuanced relaxation of Press Note 3 provisions allowing non-controlling beneficial ownership via the automatic route, while maintaining restrictions on entities from certain land border countries. For more information, visit the Carver Agents website. Articles mentioned: Intimation of opening of window for ESCO empanelment/re-empanelment 2026-reg.[People's Republic of] China gets just 1 FDI approval in India in [fiscal year 2026], Hong Kong[, China] secures 13 proposals

  4. Aug 3

    [India] Key Updates on UPI and Urban Growth

    This episode covers significant regulatory developments across sectors including E-Mandate, Critical Minerals, Payment Authorization, UPI, and Clean Energy. We delve into the Asian Development Bank's approval of a $1 billion loan to support India's Urban Transformation and Investment Program, aimed at strengthening urban governance, enhancing financial management, and promoting sustainable transit-oriented development. In payments, the National Payments Corporation of India has introduced key enhancements to UPI: multi-signatory account functionality requiring multiple approvals, the launch of UPI Lite for seamless low-value transactions without UPI PIN, and the innovative UPI Cash Point service enabling cash withdrawals at Business Correspondent touchpoints via UPI QR codes. Additionally, the UPI Autopay feature now allows e-mandate setups with increased authorization limits, and UPI Circle enables delegation of payment authority to secondary users or IoT devices with defined limits. For more information, visit the Carver Agents website. Articles mentioned: Future Made in Australia: How today’s investors can help build the industries of tomorrowUPI New EnhancementsUser Onboarding on UPIUPI LiteCounter Terrorism Designations; Non-Proliferation Designation UpdateAutopayUPI CircleADB approves $1 billion loan to support sustainable growth and resilience of India’s citiesUPI Cash Point

  5. Jul 27

    [India] Key Regulatory Updates on Mining, Testing & Property

    This podcast episode provides an in-depth look at crucial regulatory developments impacting the coal mining, pharmaceutical testing, and property sale sectors in India. Listeners will gain insights into the Ministry of Environment and Forests' scheduled public hearing for the WCL Gadegaon Open Cast Coal Mine Project, emphasizing compliance with environmental notifications. Additionally, the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission's Expression of Interest invites organizations to verify and test draft monographs, supporting the integrity of pharmaceutical standards alongside the recent release of the 10th Edition of IP 2026. The episode also covers the Reserve Bank of India's corrigendum to the Request for Proposal for property sales in Pune, highlighting important amendments for prospective bidders. For more information, visit the Carver Agents website. Articles mentioned: 4 - 05-Aug-2026 - Proposed WCL Gadegaon Open Cast Coal Mine ProjectExpression of Interest (EoI) for Verification/Testing of Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP) MonographsNotice on Release of 10th Edition of the Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP) 2026Corrigendum No. 1 to the Request for Proposal for Sale of Properties in Pune, Maharashtra

  6. Jul 13

    [India] Key Regulatory Updates on Anti-Dumping Duty

    This episode delves into critical updates across multiple regulatory sectors including Anti-Dumping Duty, Cryptoasset, Customs, Tariff Amendments, and Stablecoin. Listen as we outline the Government of India's imposition of a provisional anti-dumping duty on specified ceramic and porcelain tiles imported under tariff subheadings 6904.90, 6907.21, 6907.22, and 6907.40. Effective from July 9, 2026, to January 9, 2027, this measure aims to protect domestic industries from unfair trade practices. Additionally, we highlight recent international developments such as tariff amendments and the finalized partial amendment regarding the designation of countries under enforcement orders related to the prevention of transfer of criminal proceeds. For more information, visit the Carver Agents website. Articles mentioned: Legal Counsel – Secondary Legislation – Tariff Amendments 2026Publication of the finalized "Partial Amendment to the Designation of a country or region under Articles 17-2 and 17-3 of the Order for Enforcement of the Act on Prevention of Transfer of Criminal Proceeds" after public consultation

  7. Jun 29

    [India] Regulatory News: Trade Remedies & Amendments

    This episode delves into India's current regulatory landscape, focusing on key sectors such as Trade Remedy, pharmaceutical amendments, and international compliance frameworks. Major updates include the launch of multiple anti-dumping investigations by India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry targeting imports like antioxidants, Resorcinol, nylon films, and sodium nitrite from countries including China, Japan, South Korea, and Thailand. These investigations mandate stakeholder submissions via official portals within 37 days. Another significant development is the Securities and Exchange Board of India’s proposal for a common advertisement code and the Integrated or Regulatory Sandbox framework (IoRS), designed to streamline testing of hybrid financial products under multiple regulators. Additionally, the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission has issued amendment lists and errata for the 2026 edition, emphasizing biotechnology-derived therapeutics and vaccine monographs, urging stakeholders to adopt these updates. For more information, visit the Carver Agents website. Articles mentioned: 印度对涉华抗氧化剂启动反倾销调查印度对涉华间苯二酚启动反倾销调查印度对涉华双向拉伸尼龙薄膜启动反倾销调查印度对华亚硝酸钠启动反倾销调查印度对华装饰纸启动第一次反倾销日落复审调查Indian Pharmacopoeia 2026- Amendment ListsSudan-related Designations日・インド間の二国間クレジット制度（JCM）の実施規則（RoI : Rule of Implementation）を策定しました36/2026 - 23.06.2026 - SEBI Proposes Common Advertisement Code for Specified Regulated Entities印度对涉华合金和非合金热轧钢板启动反倾销调查

  8. Jun 22

    [India] Key Regulatory Updates on UK-India FTA & IoRS

    This episode delves into significant regulatory measures shaping India's financial and trade sectors, focusing on the Inter-operable Regulatory Sandbox (IoRS), the UK-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA), SEBI’s operational timelines, and policy-based loan initiatives. The UK-India FTA, set to come into force mid-July, promises tariff reductions across multiple sectors and introduces the Double Contributions Convention Agreement, extending social security benefits to UK nationals in India. Businesses are mandated to register with HMRC for origin declarations within 28 days of publication. SEBI’s launch of the IoRS enables innovators to test hybrid financial products under multiple regulators via a unified window, simplifying compliance across sectors. Entities must apply through the Coordination Group and adhere to cybersecurity and cloud adoption frameworks. Additionally, SEBI has prescribed detailed timelines for processing applications and investor grievance redressal, emphasizing accountability and efficiency. Further, collaboration among key Indian financial regulators facilitates cross-sectoral innovation testing under harmonized eligibility and fee structures, supporting a robust fintech ecosystem. For more information, visit the Carver Agents website. Articles mentioned: The countdown begins: UK-India FTA enters into force on July 15th32/2026 - 17.06.2026 - Transaction in Securities of Unlisted Public Limited Companies on various PlatformsSEBI BenchmarksRTI Act, 2005ADB approves $700 million loan to transform Pakistan's insurance sector

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