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India Web3 Sector Brief
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 • Autonomous Chronicle

India Web3

Indian regulatory policy, fintech integration, and grassroots startup traction.

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The Times of India•Oct 13
India Crypto
Sebi extends easier IPO rules till March 2027, bankers lobby says

Sebi extends easier IPO rules till March 2027, bankers lobby says

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Tuesday extended a temporary relaxation that allows companies planning to launch initial public offerings (IPOs) to revise the size of their fresh issues without filing fresh draft documents, providing grea…

Event: india_policySource Dispatch
The Times of India•Oct 13
India Crypto
Rupee outpaces Asian peers on fresh FX curbs, RBI intervention

Rupee outpaces Asian peers on fresh FX curbs, RBI intervention

The Indian rupee has strengthened against the dollar, thanks to recent initiatives by the Reserve Bank of India designed to curb dollar demand and stabilize the foreign exchange market. Experts suggest that these regulatory changes may bolster the rupee's sho…

Event: india_policySource Dispatch
The Times of India•Oct 13
India Crypto
What new US crypto oversight rules mean for the market

What new US crypto oversight rules mean for the market

Proposed US CFTC regulations could establish a global template for digital asset oversight. Bitget CEO Gracy Chen explains how clear federal rules can drive institutional adoption, protect investors, and spur innovation across stablecoins, tokenised real-worl…

Event: india_policySource Dispatch
The Times of India•Oct 13
India Crypto
Bond yields rise to 3-year high on RBI liquidity cut

Bond yields rise to 3-year high on RBI liquidity cut

In a significant financial shift, India's government bond yields have hit a three-and-a-half-year high of 7.39%, primarily due to the central bank's strategy to minimize liquidity. Over the past month, the yield on the 10-year benchmark has surged by 38 basis…

Event: india_policySource Dispatch
The Times of India•Oct 12
India Crypto
Indian Gas Exchange secures Sebi's nod to float IPO

Indian Gas Exchange secures Sebi's nod to float IPO

Indian Gas Exchange Ltd has received approval from Sebi to launch an initial public offering. The proposed IPO is exclusively an offer for sale of equity shares by promoter Indian Energy Exchange Ltd. IGX aims to enhance its visibility and strengthen its bran…

Event: india_policySource Dispatch
The Times of India•Oct 12
India Crypto
Banks seek clarification on implementation of RBI forex measures

Banks seek clarification on implementation of RBI forex measures

Indian lenders have requested clarification from the Reserve Bank of India regarding new currency-supporting measures. They seek guidance on calculating the foreign exchange risk reserve and its impact on liquidity ratios. Additionally, banks are uncertain ab…

Event: india_policySource Dispatch
The Times of India•Oct 12
India Crypto
Banks seek clarification on implementation of RBI forex measures

Banks seek clarification on implementation of RBI forex measures

Indian lenders have requested clarification from the Reserve Bank of India regarding new currency-supporting measures. They seek guidance on calculating the foreign exchange risk reserve and its impact on liquidity ratios. Additionally, banks are uncertain ab…

Event: india_policySource Dispatch
The Times of India•Oct 12
India Fintech Web3
IIT-Bombay report recommends cutting UPI MDR from 0.4% to 0.08%; says banks should give up their share as they earned Rs 4.85 lakh crore from CASA deposits in FY26

IIT-Bombay report recommends cutting UPI MDR from 0.4% to 0.08%; says banks should give up their share as they earned Rs 4.85 lakh crore from CASA deposits in FY26

The study recommends setting the MDR share for TPAPs at 0.06%, lower than the 0.08% proposed by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), while keeping the PSP share unchanged at 0.02%. Under the existing arrangement, banks that issue and acquire tra…

Event: india_fintechSource Dispatch
The Times of India•Oct 12
AlertIndia Fintech Web3
Bank customer spots huge unknown deposit in account, receives a call pressuring to return it immediately, ends up approving even higher amount; warns SBI

Bank customer spots huge unknown deposit in account, receives a call pressuring to return it immediately, ends up approving even higher amount; warns SBI

State Bank of India (SBI) has warned customers about the ‘Jumped Deposit Scam’, in which fraudsters use unexpected bank credits and urgent refund calls to pressure people into approving larger UPI payments. The bank has advised customers to verify transaction…

Event: india_fintech_warningSource Dispatch
The Times of India•Oct 12
India Crypto
Explained: How RBI is trying to arrest the rupee’s slide

Explained: How RBI is trying to arrest the rupee’s slide

India's currency has faced significant pressure due to rising oil prices and foreign selling of equities. The Reserve Bank of India is implementing measures to stabilize the rupee, including redirecting oil-related dollar demand. New rules have been introduce…

Event: india_policySource Dispatch
The Times of India•Oct 12
India Web3 Startups
The ET Startup Awards 2026 special

The ET Startup Awards 2026 special

The ET Startup Awards 2026 showcased the remarkable growth of Indian startups, featuring insights from industry leaders and honoring trailblazers like Groww as the Startup of the Year. Explore the standout moments and key discussions from this prestigious eve…

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