The Economic Times

From borrowed rules to a bespoke rulebook: Can IFSCA create an international market conduct regime?

The IFSCA announced on August 25, 2026, the implementation of new market abuse regulations, which will replace existing SEBI guidelines for the GIFT-IFSC securities market. These regulations are designed to comprehensively combat insider trading and manipulation, employing international language and a unified coding system. The true measure of their effectiveness will become evident with future enforcement initiatives.