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.

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1. 印度对涉华抗氧化剂启动反倾销调查
2. 印度对涉华间苯二酚启动反倾销调查
3. 印度对涉华双向拉伸尼龙薄膜启动反倾销调查
4. 印度对华亚硝酸钠启动反倾销调查
5. 印度对华装饰纸启动第一次反倾销日落复审调查
6. Indian Pharmacopoeia 2026- Amendment Lists
7. Sudan-related Designations
8. 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
9. 36/2026 - 23.06.2026 - SEBI Proposes Common Advertisement Code for Specified Regulated Entities
10. 印度对涉华合金和非合金热轧钢板启动反倾销调查

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.

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1. The countdown begins: UK-India FTA enters into force on July 15th
2. 32/2026 - 17.06.2026 - Transaction in Securities of Unlisted Public Limited Companies on various Platforms
3. SEBI Benchmarks
4. RTI Act, 2005
5. ADB approves $700 million loan to transform Pakistan's insurance sector

This episode covers significant regulatory developments affecting fintech innovation and international trade in India. Key topics include the launch of the Inter-operable Regulatory Sandbox (IoRS), enhanced cybersecurity frameworks, and the implementation of the India-Oman Free Trade Agreement.

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced the IoRS, a pioneering framework that enables innovators to test hybrid financial products across multiple regulators via a single application. Proposals are submitted to the IoRS Coordination Group hosted by the Reserve Bank of India, with participants complying with both Principal and Associate Regulators' sandbox frameworks.

SEBI has also issued clarifications on the Cybersecurity and Cyber Resilience Framework (CSCRF), along with guidelines to facilitate cloud adoption for regulated entities. These measures mandate governance protocols including asset inventory, vulnerability assessments, patch management, and cyber audits to mitigate operational risks.

On the trade front, the Free Trade Agreement between India and Oman, effective from June 1, 2026, introduces a preferential customs duty of 5% on marble imports under HS code 25151210, subject to specified volume and value criteria. Importers should consult the official tariff notifications for comprehensive details.

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Articles mentioned:

1. Address by Chairman SEBI - “India Rising: The Role of Capital Markets”
2. Hindistan ile Oman Arasındaki STA'nın Yürürlüğe Girmesi - 08.06.2026 - Güncel Gelişmeler