SEBI CYBERSECURITY FRAMEWORK
AI driven cyberattacks pose growing threat to capital markets, warns NSE's Ashish Chauhan
During the ANMI convention in Mumbai, Ashish Kumar Chauhan stressed the urgent need to address AI-driven cyber risks threatening the financial sector. He urged collaboration among market players to build a strong defense against such advanced threats. Chauhan also highlighted the necessity of regulatory reforms to safeguard market integrity and investor confidence, noting the impressive growth of India's capital markets, which now boast a market capitalization that surpasses banking credit.
Stock crash alert! eMudhra shares plunge 37% in just two sessions. What’s unfolding?
eMudhra shares plunged 37% in two sessions after a critical security incident involving compromised private keys linked to eight intermediate Certificate Authority certificates. MeitY said its Indian digital signature and eSign services remain unaffected. The affected global TLS business contributes around 1% of revenue, but reputational risks remain.
Sebi preparing fresh round of reforms in IPO market, short-selling rules: Chairman
Sebi is planning comprehensive reforms covering IPO disclosures, SME listings, corporate bond trading, and short-selling rules to ease compliance and safeguard investors. Speaking in Mumbai, Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey also outlined key initiatives, including Demat 2.0 for tokenised bonds, an AI sandbox, and streamlined onboarding for foreign portfolio investors.
5 years, no returns: Are these 9 Nifty bluechip stocks finally ready for a turnaround?
Investors are witnessing notable losses in well-known blue-chip stocks such as TCS, Infosys, and Hindustan Unilever. These major players are encountering significant hurdles affecting their market position. Analysts believe that lowered expectations may allow for potential recovery if economic conditions improve. Currently, various sectors, especially IT and consumer goods, face cyclical and structural challenges, suggesting that large-cap stocks are becoming increasingly appealing as earnings growth rates stabilize.
SEBI to issue AI, machine learning guidelines for capital markets soon: Chairman
Addressing the second Capital Market Confluence 2026 organised by the Bombay Stock Exchange Brokers' Forum, Pandey said the AI framework would follow a tiered approach with clear accountability, data controls, kill switches and human oversight. It will also align with the International Organization of Securities Commissions' supervisory toolkit for AI to support an agile governance framework.
Sebi’s CAS guidelines likely within a week, says chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey
Sebi chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said the regulator expects to issue guidelines on the settlement-price mechanism for derivatives on expiry days within a week. The move follows a review of the Closing Auction Session. Sebi is also working on simpler regulations, easier market access, lower compliance costs and stronger technological resilience.
Jio IPO SWOT analysis: What the DRHP says about its growth story, moats and risks
Jio Platforms is gearing up for a landmark public offering to secure Rs 37,700 crore in funds, with subscriptions expected to commence on October 21. With an impressive customer base exceeding 524 million, Jio dominates India's wireless data landscape. The company is well-positioned to capitalize on opportunities like the shift from 2G to 4G and expanding enterprise connectivity.
Keeping AI models under control: When an agent causes harm, who bears the blame?
If an AI agent goes rogue, who do you hold responsible— the agent, the LLM developer or the human? asks EY partner Shivaprakash Abburu. Experts believe regulators are slow to build frameworks even as enterprises across the world are actively integrating AI into their workflows.
Hackers can target your wealth adviser’s WhatsApp: How to protect your money
Recent incidents highlight the increasing threat of compromised WhatsApp accounts among financial advisers in India. These attacks exploit trust, as fraudsters impersonate advisers through hacked accounts. Financial firms have implemented strict new security measures to mitigate future attacks and protect client information. Advisers urge their clients to adopt safer communication practices when handling sensitive financial information. Staying vigilant and verifying communications can prevent potential scams and financial losses.
Splitting UPI payment to sidestep MDR? No daily cap for now
Under the framework effective October 15, regular merchant payments above Rs 2,000 will attract a 0.4% merchant discount rate (MDR), capped at Rs 300 for transactions of Rs 75,000 or more.
UPI charges from October 15: FAQs on who will pay 0.4% MDR and what consumers, small vendors & large merchants need to know
UPI Payment: UPI transactions of up to Rs 2,000 will continue to be free for users. A new Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) will be introduced for certain merchant transactions above Rs 2,000. The revised framework is aimed at supporting investments in UPI infrastructure, innovation and cybersecurity. Most person-to-merchant (P2M) transactions are expected to remain unaffected. The new provisions will come into effect from October 15, 2026.
Paytm, MobiKwik, Pine Labs shares rally up to 6% after govt announces UPI fees above Rs 2,000. Why brokerages are bullish
Paytm, MobiKwik and Pine Labs are likely to remain in focus after the government announced MDR on select UPI transactions above Rs 2,000. From October 15, merchants will pay a 0.4% fee on eligible P2M UPI transactions, capped at Rs 300 for payments of Rs 75,000 or more.
Mutual funds, stocks UPI payments to attract 0.02% MDR under new NPCI framework
New UPI rules will introduce a 0.02% merchant discount rate for capital market transactions. This special rate applies to mutual funds and investment platforms, capped at Rs 300. Standard person-to-merchant UPI payments above Rs 2,000 will attract a 0.4% charge. Other sectors like railways and telecom will see a flat Rs 5 fee. These changes aim to support UPI infrastructure and keep consumer payments free.
Paytm shares drop 3% after govt shields UPI payments only up to Rs 2,000 from charges. Should you buy the dip?
Paytm shares fell after the government directed banks and payment providers not to charge for UPI transactions up to Rs 2,000, raising uncertainty over charges for higher-value transactions. The decline came a day after Paytm hit a fresh 52-week high of Rs 1,840, with the stock having nearly doubled from its March low of Rs 930.6.
Sebi proposes extending cybersecurity rules to subsidiaries of MIIs
Sebi proposes extending its IT and cyber security framework to MII subsidiaries, seeking to close oversight gaps involving critical technology, data and infrastructure. The paper covers subsidiaries linked to MII activities, data or shared infrastructure, with comments due October 2.
Sebi proposes extending IT, cyber security framework of MIIs to their arms
Sebi proposed extending IT and cyber security rules to subsidiaries of market infrastructure institutions. This move aims to strengthen regulatory oversight over these evolving business structures. Subsidiaries undertaking core MII activities will now follow parent company's cybersecurity frameworks. Exemptions can be sought if subsidiaries do not meet specific criteria. Public comments on this proposal are due by October 2.
Sebi extends cybersecurity framework compliance deadline by 2 months
Markets regulator Sebi on Monday extended the deadline by two months till August for regulated entities to adopt and implement the cybersecurity and cyber resilience framework.
Sebi extends cybersecurity framework compliance deadline by 2 months
The move came after Sebi received multiple requests for extension of timelines to ensure ease of compliance for them. This marks the second extension granted by the regulator. Recognising the need for robust cybersecurity measures and protection of data and IT infrastructure, Sebi issued the Cybersecurity and Cyber Resilience Framework (CSCRF) for its regulated entities in August 2024.
Sebi extends cybersecurity compliance deadline for regulated entities by 3 months
The capital markets regulator has extended the deadline for regulated entities to implement the Cybersecurity and Cyber Resilience Framework (CSCRF) by three months to June 30. This decision follows requests from market participants for additional time to comply with Sebi's standards.
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