Markets & SEBI Current Affairs for UPSC (GS Paper III)

September 2026

• 28 Sep 2026

  SEBI Framework Promotes Blue Bonds to Finance Ocean Economy

  The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has highlighted the expanding scope of blue bonds as dedicated debt instruments within sustainable finance. Blue bonds are earmarked specifically for investments in ocean conservation,...

• 03 Sep 2026

  Japanese Credit Rating Agency JCR Upgrades India to A-

  Japanese credit rating agency Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) has upgraded India's sovereign credit rating to A-, reflecting confidence in its macroeconomic stability and fiscal discipline. The Union Finance Ministry welcomed the move,...

August 2026

• 31 Aug 2026

  Foreign Portfolio Investors Turn Net Buyers with ₹30,919 Crore Inflow in August

  Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) injected ₹30,919 crore into Indian capital markets in August, marking the second consecutive month of positive net inflows. This sustained buying follows a net investment of ₹20,200 crore in July,...

July 2026

• 18 Jul 2026

  Government Lists Bill to Replace FII Tax Exemption Ordinance

  The Union Government has listed a Bill in Parliament to replace an Ordinance promulgated in June that exempted Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) and the Bank for International Settlements from capital gains tax. The tax exemption...

• 12 Jul 2026

  Surge in Early Surrender of Life Insurance Policies

  Recent financial data indicates that an increasing number of Indian policyholders are surrendering their life insurance policies before maturity. Financial analysts suggest this trend is driven by a shift toward high-yield retail equity...

• 11 Jul 2026

  Life Insurance Premiums Play Crucial Role in Sovereign Fiscal Stability

  A financial analysis reveals that a significant portion of India's life insurance premiums is systematically reinvested into government securities to finance public expenditure. While insurance penetration is traditionally marketed as a...

• 10 Jul 2026

  Life insurance sector's role in funding government debt

  A recent analysis highlights how India's life insurance sector acts as a major source of capital for government expenditure. A significant portion of premiums is mandated to be reinvested in government securities, providing fiscal...

• 09 Jul 2026

  How India's Life Insurance Premiums Finance Public Expenditure

  An economic analysis highlights that a significant share of life insurance premiums collected from Indian households is reinvested in government securities (G-Secs) to finance fiscal deficits and sovereign expenditure. While insurance...

• 08 Jul 2026

  FPI Inflows into Sovereign Bond Markets

  India's inclusion in global bond indices, such as the JP Morgan GBI-EM index, has triggered a record flow of Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) into Indian government debt. Net FPI inflows into general debt securities topped Rs 55,518...

• 08 Jul 2026

  SEBI Eases Securities Lending to Curb Retail Risks in Derivatives

  The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is set to nearly double the number of stocks eligible for short selling through the Securities Lending and Borrowing (SLB) mechanism. This reform aims to boost liquidity in the cash...

• 07 Jul 2026

  Record Foreign Capital Flows Into Indian Bonds

  India's debt market has witnessed a historic surge in Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) flows, driven by India's inclusion in global bond indices. Investment under general limit debt securities, which includes corporate and government...

• 07 Jul 2026

  SEBI Eases Short Selling Rules to Attract Derivative Investors to Cash Markets

  The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is set to nearly double the list of stocks eligible for securities lending and borrowing. This regulatory shift aims to deepen the cash equities market and redirect retail investors away...