Last mentioned: Mar 21, 2026
HDFC Bank Disciplinary Action
Three senior executives are fired over bond sales issues to maintain governance standards.
Market Correction Opportunity
SEBI member identifies Iran-related market dips as a strong entry point for FPIs.
TMC Leadership Shakeup
Mamata Banerjee drops 74 sitting MLAs from the West Bengal election list.
Hormuz Tensions Escalate
Strategic moves in the Strait of Hormuz lead to increased regional instability.
HDFC Bank has terminated three senior executives following irregularities in bond sales, signaling a tightening of internal governance. Simultaneously, global firms are shifting from 'China shedding' to 'Chinamaxxing,' doubling down on Chinese market integration to leverage its unique manufacturing and talent ecosystem.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is pivoting toward a proportional regulatory model for investment advisers, introducing lower penalties for minor lapses and a new digital guidance platform. This shift aims to reduce the compliance burden and encourage unregistered market participants to enter the formal regulated ecosystem.
SEBI Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch has raised alarms over the shrinking pool of Registered Investment Advisers in India, warning that the vacuum is being filled by unregulated 'finfluencers.' The regulator is now weighing structural reforms to lower entry barriers for professionals while intensifying oversight on social media-driven financial advice.