Sep 02, 2025: IFSCA and ASIC Sign MoU to Strengthen Regulatory Cooperation

The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance inter-regulatory cooperation. The MoU aims to facilitate mutual assistance, share information on market trends and best practices, and collaborate on technology use and regulatory oversight. It also enables timely exchange of information on financial services events […]

KKR, Ontario Teachers’ Pension Fund Sell $280-Mn Stake In Road InvIT

KKR & Co and the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP) have divested units worth $280 million (around INR 2,483 crores) in the NSE-listed Vertis Infrastructure Trust (formerly Highways Infrastructure Trust). Prior to the transaction, KKR held a 71.66% stake and OTPP 24.99%, with KKR selling units worth $226.3 million (around INR 2,007 crores) and OTPP $51.9 million (around INR 460 […]

Macquarie Raises Capital For India EV Platform Vertelo

Macquarie Asset Management has raised $405 million (around INR 3,570 crores) for its fleet electrification platform, Vertelo, to accelerate investments in India’s growing EV market. Backed by global investors including the Green Climate Fund, Allianz Global Investors, and Australian Ethical Investment, Vertelo aims to deploy $1.5 billion (around INR 13,223 crores) over the next decade towards charging infrastructure, vehicle leasing, […]

s release (Aug 2, 2025) on the Expert Committee Report for positioning GIFT IFSC as a Global Commodity Trading Hub:

India, one of the world’s largest commodity importers, is highly exposed to global price volatility and lacks strategic leverage in international commodity markets. Much of India’s commodity trade is currently routed through offshore hubs (like Singapore, Dubai), leading to economic loss and reduced global influence. GIFT IFSC was created to “onshore the offshore” and serve as India’s global financial hub. […]

Key Regulatory & Legal Updates in August 2025

Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA)  Companies (Incorporation) Second Amendment Rules, 2025 On August 26, the MCA introduced this amendment to the 2014 Rules. It replaces the current Form RD-1 with a revised version. The change will take effect on September 15, 2025. Read More: https://www.mca.gov.in/content/mca/global/en/home.html Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Second Amendment Rules, 2025  Announced on August 28, this amendment requires […]