# ABC Live

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## Latest articles
- [IFSCA Algorithmic Trading Rules: Weekly DSLA Rereview](https://abclive.in/2026/10/24/ifsca-algorithmic-trading-weekly-review): IFSCA algorithmic trading comments raise questions about audits, approval rules and trading controls. DSLA compares them with the final circular and reviews ble
- [Avadhut Sathe SEBI Order: Will Refunds Reach Participants?](https://abclive.in/2026/10/24/aavadhut-sathe-sebi-order-refunds): The Avadhut Sathe SEBI order separates financial education from regulated advice. However, its impact depends on justified liability and verified refunds.
- [Critical Analysis of Rubio India Visit](https://abclive.in/2026/10/23/rubio-india-visit-critical-analysis): The Rubio India visit advanced US commercial aims and highlighted India’s industrial strengths. This analysis examines potential gains, New Delhi’s omission, th
- [India’s Influence over Mauritius: Critical Analysis](https://abclive.in/2026/10/23/indias-influence-over-mauritius): India’s influence over Mauritius brings development and security gains alongside risks of dependence. This analysis examines how transparent contracts, local sk
- [Critical Analysis: RBI Revised Leverage Ratio Rules](https://abclive.in/2026/10/23/rbi-leverage-ratio-rules-2026): Revised RBI leverage ratio rules take effect on 1 April 2027. The framework retains existing minimum ratios while changing exposure calculations and G-SIB branc
- [eMudhra Certificate Security: What Failed and Who Is at Risk?](https://abclive.in/2026/10/23/emudhra-certificate-security): The eMudhra certificate security incident raises questions about weak keys and audit checks. ABC Live explains the evidence, browser response and steps for affe
- [Jane Street SAT Review October 2026 | DSLA](https://abclive.in/2026/10/23/jane-street-sat-review-october-2026): The Jane Street SAT Review October 2026 examines SAT’s reserved document-access order, SEBI research-analyst enforcement and recovery actions during 16–22 Octob
- [SBI Data Leak: Why Customer Risk Matters Beyond Bank Losses](https://abclive.in/2026/10/22/sbi-data-leak-customer-risk): SBI’s reported data exposure raises a question beyond business continuity: how will the bank identify, inform and protect affected customers?
- [Voter-Roll Safeguards Face the Delivery Test](https://abclive.in/2026/10/22/voter-roll-safeguards-delivery-test): Voter-roll safeguards now set concrete duties for officials. However, trust will depend on usable records and timely remedies. ABC Live also examines delimitati
- [India Cancer Drug Price : Will Patient Bills Fall?](https://abclive.in/2026/10/22/india-cancer-drug-price-cap-edition-9): India’s final cancer-drug trade-margin order covers 137 medicines and starts on 9 November. Edition-9 explains what is binding, what remains a forecast, and whi
- [India–New Zealand FTA : Can MSMEs Afford to Claim Its Benefits?](https://abclive.in/2026/10/21/india-new-zealand-fta-msme-benefits): MSME-related products account for 50.60% of India’s merchandise exports. However, smaller firms need affordable procedures to claim India–New Zealand FTA benefi
- [WhatsApp Stock-Tip Probe:ABC Live Investigation](https://abclive.in/2026/10/21/whatsapp-stock-tip-probe-rm-drip-rb-denims): The WhatsApp stock-tip probe raises questions about share allotments, online promotions and frozen accounts. ABC Live checks the records, company responses and 
- [India Coal Capacity Outlook 2026: CEA Flags 150 GW](https://abclive.in/2026/10/20/india-coal-capacity-outlook-2026-cea-150-gw): India coal capacity outlook 2026 moved to the centre of the power debate after the CEA chair said the country may require 105–150 GW of additional coal capacity
- [Tianyi Liu: ABC Live Face of the Week | Braille Study](https://abclive.in/2026/10/20/tianyi-liu-face-of-the-week-braille-study): Tianyi Liu is ABC Live’s Face of the Week for a documented research contribution. We examine the team’s experiment, the case for selection and the evidence futu
- [Jio IPO Analysis: Reasons to Invest and Risks to Weigh](https://abclive.in/2026/10/20/jio-ipo-critical-analysis): The Jio IPO offers scale and growth potential. However, investors must weigh valuation, debt and future spending against likely returns.
- [RBI Liquidity Support: Why Banks Sought Seven-Day Cash](https://abclive.in/2026/10/20/rbi-liquidity-support-seven-day-repo-october-2026): RBI liquidity support supplied cash after daily reserve rules tightened. The auction shows strong demand, while its causes and economic effects require further 
- [India’s SCO Strategy Faces a Delivery Test](https://abclive.in/2026/10/19/india-sco-strategy-dushanbe-2026): India’s SCO strategy can turn regional access into practical cooperation. However, progress needs viable projects, clear funding and accountable follow-through.
- [India Monsoon Rabi Outlook: Food Inflation Rises](https://abclive.in/2026/10/19/india-monsoon-rabi-outlook): This India agriculture report tracks the southwest monsoon’s withdrawal, the northeast monsoon’s onset and food inflation at 7.74%. A dry national week improved
- [Supreme Court Review-25 DSLA(2026)](https://abclive.in/2026/10/19/supreme-court-review-edition-25-2026): The verified decisions examine reservation, arbitration, banking, bail and public administration. However, the Court’s rolling list does not certify a complete 
- [Queen Forever Order Raises Bollywood’s IP Proof Bar](https://abclive.in/2026/10/18/queen-forever-order-bollywood-ip-proof-bar): The Bombay High Court refused interim restraint against Queen Forever, but the rights dispute remains open. ABC Live separates the order from box-office estimat
- [Trump’s Iran strategy: What does the Russia waiver mean?](https://abclive.in/2026/10/18/russia-waiver-trump-iran-strategy): Trump’s Iran strategy may seek less outside support for Tehran and lower energy costs. However, a bargain with Russia and China remains unproven, while India’s 
- [ABC Weekly Foreign Policy Brief — Edition 9 (2026)](https://abclive.in/2026/10/18/india-diplomacy-review-11-17-october-2026): This India diplomacy review finds limited strategic gains from US sanctions relief, Canada’s trade push and broader security ties. However, reversible waivers a
- [GIFT City and IFSCA Weekly Review-5(2026)](https://abclive.in/2026/10/17/gift-city-and-ifsca-weekly-review-5-2026): This IFSCA weekly review examines two operative rule documents and a credit-data initiative, alongside implementation gaps and the week’s nil categories
- [Explained: China’s Tech Export Controls—Why India Should Care](https://abclive.in/2026/10/17/china-technology-export-controls-india): China proposes wider technology-export controls while requiring registration now. For India, the key issue is lasting access to technical knowledge and support.
- [Critical Analysis of RBI Approval for the Emirates NBD RBL Merger](https://abclive.in/2026/10/17/emirates-nbd-rbl-merger-analysis): The Emirates NBD RBL merger will bring the Indian branch business into RBL from 1 December 2026. ABC Live examines fair value, board oversight and customer prot
- [Explained:What Elon Musk Must Answer Before India Clears Starlink](https://abclive.in/2026/10/17/starlink-india-clearance-musk-security-questions): India already has wide mobile coverage and low data costs. This explainer examines the evidence SpaceX should provide before final launch clearance and the fair
- [Critical Analysis: IFSCA Good Delivery Guidelines 2026](https://abclive.in/2026/10/16/ifsca-good-delivery-guidelines-2026-critical-analysis): FSCA’s Good Delivery Guidelines link gold quality with responsible sourcing, AML/CFT, sanctions and human-rights checks. In addition, they require outside audit
- [Critical analysis: NITI Aayog’s Data Centre Framework](https://abclive.in/2026/10/16/niti-aayog-data-centre-framework-analysis): NITI Aayog’s new framework could improve data-centre planning. Its impact depends on how states assess public costs, protect resources and enforce commitments.
- [DSLA Weekly SAT Review — Edition 4 (2026)](https://abclive.in/2026/10/16/dsla-weekly-sat-review-edition-4-2026): SEBI confirms the Rajesh Exports order, acts against IIFL and Capital Stroke, while Jane Street remains a key SAT disclosure case.
- [Explained:How Can Countries Protect National Assets in Sanctions Era](https://abclive.in/2026/10/16/national-assets-in-sanctions-era): National assets must remain usable in a crisis. ABC Live explains how reserves, gold, fiscal savings and essential supplies can help, and where each falls short
- [Critical Analysis of US Russia Diesel Deal](https://abclive.in/2026/10/15/us-russia-diesel-deal-critical-analysis): US relief for Russian diesel opens a route to fuel sales. ABC Live examines whether the deal adds supply and secures matching restraint in Ukraine.
- [Critical Analysis: SEBI’s New Advertising Code](https://abclive.in/2026/10/15/sebi-new-advertising-code-critical-analysis): SEBI’s new advertising code can improve financial promotions. However, its value will depend on fair treatment of corporate insiders, clear guidance and timely 
- [ABC Weekly Political Report-Edition-8(2026)](https://abclive.in/2026/10/15/india-voter-roll-protests-eci-accountability): Voter-roll protests expanded as police imposed restrictions and opposition parties approached the Supreme Court. Yet the dispute still needs booth-level evidenc
- [ABC Weekly Health Report — Edition-8(2026)](https://abclive.in/2026/10/15/india-pharma-marketing-code-enforcement-edition-8): The Supreme Court has ordered a time-bound review of India’s pharmaceutical marketing controls. Edition-8 tests whether the process can deliver open complaints,
- [ABC Weekly Forex Report — Edition 10 (2026)](https://abclive.in/2026/10/14/abc-weekly-forex-report-edition-10-2026): The rupee recovered after RBI’s new measures. However, reserve losses, oil costs and tighter hedging rules keep India’s forex outlook on WATCH.
- [ABC Live Investigation:Future Enterprises Debt Case](https://abclive.in/2026/10/14/future-enterprises-debt-case-boi-fraud-flag): Bank of India has flagged its Rs. 575.40 crore Future Enterprises account as fraud. ABC Live examines the asset sales, court orders and gaps between admitted cl
- [ABC Live Face of the Week: Captain Jared Scheler](https://abclive.in/2026/10/13/jared-scheler-face-of-the-week-arctic-rescue): ABC Live examines Jared Scheler’s public service and explains why direct help, timely action and shared credit shaped this week’s editorial choice.
- [ABC Live–The Peepal Energy Report of India — Edition 9 (2026)](https://abclive.in/2026/10/13/the-peepal-energy-report-india-edition-9-2026): India reportedly could not use nearly 1.8 billion units of renewable electricity during July and August, even as states later faced evening shortages. The Peepa
- [Critical Analysis:SEBI Portfolio Managers Regulations 2026](https://abclive.in/2026/10/13/sebi-portfolio-rules-2026-critical-analysis): SEBI new portfolio rules introduce a Rs 25 lakh mutual fund route and wider asset choices. However, fees, risk limits and the treatment of older accounts need c
- [Explained: Why RBI Latest Forex Rules May Raise Hedging Costs](https://abclive.in/2026/10/13/rbi-latest-forex-rules-hedging-costs): RBI latest forex rules may raise hedging costs by tying up dealers’ cash. ABC Live explains the two FERR provisions, the pricing channel and the questions that 
- [ABC Weekly Business Report of India — Edition 7 (2026)](https://abclive.in/2026/10/12/india-weekly-business-report-edition-7-2026): India’s business week combined tighter finance with modest market gains. ABC Live examines RBI forex measures, SEBI debt rules, GST proposals and company result
- [ABC Weekly India Agriculture Report — Edition 7(2026)](https://abclive.in/2026/10/12/abc-weekly-india-agriculture-report-edition-7-2026): India’s rainfall fell 72% below normal during 1–7 October, improving harvest access across much of the country. However, local heavy rain, a persistent rice-are
- [DSLA Weekly Supreme Court Review — Edition 24 (2026)](https://abclive.in/2026/10/12/dsla-weekly-supreme-court-judicial-review-edition-24-2026): In the Court’s live 5–9 October list, DSLA verifies 17 judgment PDFs and six consequential order PDFs. Reportable status applies to 13 judgments; four are non-r
- [ABC Live–CEA Coal Shortage Records Analysis](https://abclive.in/2026/10/11/coal-shortage-loss-analysis-cea-records): CEA records confirm coal-shortage outages at two units totalling 345 MW. ABC Live explains the conditional 44.53 MU estimate, the wider generation picture and t
- [Critical Analysis: MP OBC Quota Verdict and Its Limits](https://abclive.in/2026/10/11/mp-obc-quota-verdict-critical-analysis): The Madhya Pradesh High Court struck down the 27% OBC quota increase. ABC Live–DSLA examines the ruling’s legal basis, questions its statistical reasoning, and 
- [Explained: Will RBI’s 99% Daily CRR Rule Help India’s Economy?](https://abclive.in/2026/10/11/rbi-99-percent-daily-crr-rule-indian-economy): The RBI’s 99% daily CRR rule should improve liquidity control and monetary transmission. However, excessive tightening could raise borrowing costs.
- [Bollywood Release-Calendar Risk: What Drishyam 3 Exposed](https://abclive.in/2026/10/11/bollywood-release-calendar-risk-weekly-review-edition-6): Drishyam 3’s clear theatrical run exposed Bollywood’s release-calendar risk because no major new Hindi film opened on 9 October after Udta Teer moved to 23 Octo
- [ABC Weekly Foreign Policy Brief — Edition 8 (2026)](https://abclive.in/2026/10/11/abc-weekly-foreign-policy-brief-edition-8-2026): India foreign policy developments October 2026 produced renewed Canada security dialogue, an operational carbon-credit mechanism with Japan and focused agreemen
- [Critical Analysis: Musk Public Conduct After Starlink India Delay](https://abclive.in/2026/10/10/musk-starlink-india-outburst-rule-of-law): Musk attacks have politicised Starlink delayed Indian launch. This analysis tests his claims against licensing facts, legal remedies and the need for accountabl
- [Explained: Why India Needs a Critical-Mineral Stockpile Policy](https://abclive.in/2026/10/10/india-critical-mineral-stockpile-policy): India plans a critical-mineral stockpile policy. ABC Live explains the supply risks, existing commitments and tests that will show whether the reserve can prote