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Explained: CCI’s New Rules To Tighten Grip Around Digital Players

Inc42 · 11m ago

Explained: CCI’s New Rules To Tighten Grip Around Digital Players

Digital firms operating in India will need to obtain clearance from the Competition Commission of India (CCI) for mergers and acquisitions valued above INR 2,000 Cr. This requirement applies to companies with significant business operations in India or those with a user base or revenue of at least 10% from India. The new threshold will broaden the CCI's oversight of M&A deals that previously fell outside its purview based on traditional criteria such as assets or turnover.

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Fintech platform Grip Invest snags $10 mn from multiple investors in Series B round

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VCCircle · 1y ago

Fintech platform Grip Invest snags $10 mn from multiple investors in Series B round

Fintech platform Grip Invest has raised Rs 82 crore (around $10 million) in a Series B funding round. The round was led by venture debt firm Stride Ventures and included both equity and debt investments. Other investors in the round included LC Nueva, Multiply Ventures, Venture Highway, Anicut Capital, and AdvantEdge. The funding will be used for product development, distribution, consumer reach improvement, and scaling technological stack. Grip Invest is a digital investment platform that offers high-yield, non-market-linked alternative investment opportunities.

RBI says clampdown on Paytm Payments Bank due to persistent non-compliance

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VCCircle · 1y ago

RBI says clampdown on Paytm Payments Bank due to persistent non-compliance

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has explained that its recent clampdown on Paytm Payments Bank was a result of the bank's persistent non-compliance with regulatory norms. The RBI had given Paytm Payments Bank sufficient time to comply before taking action. The central bank has ordered the bank to stop accepting new deposits in its accounts or digital wallets from March, citing supervisory concerns and non-compliance with rules. Steps will be taken to minimize customer inconvenience, although specific measures have not been specified. Paytm shares fell by 10% following the RBI's comments.

Europe's DMA rules for Big Tech explained

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Europe's DMA rules for Big Tech explained

Today, the Digital Markets Act (DMA) goes into effect, imposing new regulations on major technology companies impacting their business practices in the European Union. The DMA aims to level the playing field for digital markets by setting upfront obligations and restrictions on large tech players. Companies such as Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, ByteDance, Meta, and Microsoft are among the first designated as "Internet gatekeepers" under the new rules. The DMA mandates data limits, interoperability, and bans on self-preferencing to foster competition and reduce Big Tech's dominance in the EU.

SEBI plans tighter rules for listing of small businesses

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VCCircle · 1y ago

SEBI plans tighter rules for listing of small businesses

India's securities regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), plans to tighten rules for the listing of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) on public exchanges. The proposed changes include raising the minimum size of public offers to INR 300 million-500 million ($3.59 million-$5.99 million) and introducing more disclosure requirements. The move comes after complaints of misuse of the separate listing platform for SMEs, as some companies allegedly used funds for purposes other than specified and manipulated financial statements. The new rules are expected to be issued later this year after consultations with stakeholders.

India plans stricter rules for companies with foreign ownership: Report - BusinessToday

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Business Today · 3m ago

India plans stricter rules for companies with foreign ownership: Report - BusinessToday

India plans to tighten foreign ownership rules, impacting sectors like e-commerce and pharmaceuticals. The revisions aim to prevent foreign investors from bypassing India's FDI policy. An FOCE will be defined as a company or investment fund controlled by non-residents, covering indirect ownership. Directly owned foreign firms will follow FDI rules for structural or ownership changes. Indirect shareholding transfers must comply with investment caps and be conducted at fair market value.

Digital competition law: Large internet firms not in favour of ‘ex-ante’ regulations

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Digital competition law: Large internet firms not in favour of ‘ex-ante’ regulations

Indian consumer internet giants Zomato, Swiggy, Flipkart, and Oyo are against new regulations proposed by a government-appointed committee to regulate potential abuses of antitrust laws. The committee suggested a new digital competition law with an ex-ante framework to address dominance abuse by big tech companies. While some Indian firms like Paytm and MakeMyTrip support the proposal with certain conditions, Zomato, Swiggy, Flipkart, and others argue that the regulations could stifle innovation and harm small players. Amazon and Flipkart also oppose ex-ante rules, highlighting the potential for increased compliance costs and regulatory overlap.

RBI’s stricter KYC rules may slow merchant onboarding 90%: experts

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

RBI’s stricter KYC rules may slow merchant onboarding 90%: experts

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed stricter Know Your Customer (KYC) rules for payment aggregators, which may significantly slow down the onboarding of online merchants. Existing players will need to engage in re-KYC exercises for existing merchants, while new merchants will need to go through a bank-grade KYC process. Industry insiders estimate that this could lead to a 90% drop in merchant onboarding and increase operational costs for payment companies. The proposed rules also suggest physical verification of merchants' outlets and the cessation of direct settlement of funds from merchant escrow accounts to vendors. Small sellers may find the onboarding process demanding and may revert to alternate payment methods. Overall, the proposed rules could have a significant impact on the digital payment ecosystem in India.

Draft Data Protection Act Rules To Be Floated By Sep: IT Min

Inc42 · 1y ago

Draft Data Protection Act Rules To Be Floated By Sep: IT Min

The Indian government is working on finalizing the rules for implementing its new digital media regulatory framework. The draft rules are expected to be released for consultation within a month, according to IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The government has been working on the digital implementation of the Act before framing the rules. Despite receiving presidential assent in August last year, the law is yet to come into effect as some provisions require further clarification and additional clauses.

SEBI to tighten stock derivative, financial influencer rules

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VCCircle · 1y ago

SEBI to tighten stock derivative, financial influencer rules

India's securities regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), is expected to tighten rules for derivatives trading by requiring stocks to have sufficient liquidity and trading interest. This move is aimed at preventing market manipulation in the wake of the significant growth in the trading of complex financial instruments. In addition, SEBI is likely to ask brokers and mutual funds to stop enlisting unregistered financial influencers for marketing campaigns, in an effort to prevent misinformation and protect retail investors. Further changes to delisting rules to facilitate easier exits for companies will also be considered.

US curbs on chip tools to China nearly finalised

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

US curbs on chip tools to China nearly finalised

The Biden administration is nearing the final stages of reviewing an updated rule that would restrict exports of US chipmaking equipment to China. These restrictions are expected to tighten the existing rules and close loopholes in order to limit the shipment of semiconductor equipment and advanced AI chips to China. The new rule has been posted on the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) website, indicating that it is close to being implemented. The Biden administration is also planning to publish a companion rule to update restrictions on exports of high-end chips used for artificial intelligence.

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