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India Implements Comprehensive Online Gaming Regulatory Regime Under PROG Act 2025 and 2026 Rules
The Regulation of Online Gambling Rules 2026 officially came into effect on 1 May 2026, coinciding with the enforcement of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming (PROG) Act 2025, marking the introduction of India’s fully structured legal framework for oversight of the online gaming sector. The regulatory package, which follows its initial publication on 22 April 2026, establishes a central supervisory authority and introduces detailed rules intended to clearly distingu
May 64 min read


Cyprus chamber points to major export gains from EU-India trade deal
The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) has underlined the substantial export potential arising from the newly concluded free trade agreement between the European Union and India, noting that the arrangement is expected to open important new pathways for European exporters, including businesses in Cyprus. According to the chamber, the agreement, finalised in January 2026 and anticipated to take effect in the coming years, will make India’s vast market of around 1
Feb 202 min read


India Intensifies Action Against Illegal Gambling, Blocks 242 More Betting Websites Under Online Gaming Law
Indian authorities have stepped up their crackdown on illegal online gambling by blocking a further 242 betting and wagering websites, bringing the total number of restricted platforms to more than 7,800 nationwide. The latest move underscores a marked intensification of enforcement efforts following the introduction of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming (PROG) Act, which bans online money gaming throughout the country. According to government officials, the on
Jan 232 min read


India Brings 49 Crypto Platforms Under National Reporting Regime
Indian authorities have successfully brought 49 virtual digital asset service providers into the country’s formal financial reporting system during the ongoing fiscal year, marking a decisive step in tightening oversight of the cryptocurrency sector. This development follows an intensive compliance drive led by the Financial Intelligence Unit, aimed at ensuring that all crypto-related platforms function within the framework of existing transparency and anti–money laundering l
Jan 95 min read
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