RBI plans to bar NBFCs from offering revolving credit without approval

In a recent announcement, the Reserve Bank of India has introduced fresh regulations for non-banking financial companies. Moving forward, NBFCs will be restricted to providing only term loans, effectively barring revolving credit offerings, though those currently authorized to issue credit cards are not affected. Standalone NBFCs will require prior permissions and significant funding to independently…

Auto sales hit record 2.59 million units in July, rise 26% year-on-year

July saw vehicle registrations hit an all-time high, fueled by strong consumer demand after the GST cuts. Sales of two-wheelers climbed by twenty-eight percent, while other vehicle types also showed considerable improvement. Notably, rural markets outpaced urban areas in most categories. Additionally, electric vehicle sales reached new milestones within the two-wheeler and commercial sectors, and…

Sebi takes up 402 investigation cases in FY26; completes 338

Sebi investigated 402 cases in 2025-26 for securities law violations. Fraudulent and unfair trade practices saw 121 cases taken up for scrutiny. Insider trading and illegal trade practices accounted for 224 investigations initiated. Financial statement fraud also came under regulatory focus with 57 cases. Market intermediaries underwent increased surveillance with over 900 brokers inspected.