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Fema / RBI : This guide explains when audited financial statements of overseas entities are mandatory for APR filing under the Overseas Investm...
Fema / RBI : New RBI directions allow banks to lend directly to eligible REITs and InvITs, ending years of regulatory uncertainty. The framewor...
Fema / RBI : RBI amended the Cross Border Merger Regulations to replace NCLT-specific references with the broader term "Competent Authority." T...
Fema / RBI : The article explains how routing Indian funds through offshore structures and reinvesting them into India may violate FEMA and att...
Fema / RBI : RBI has introduced a concessional forex swap facility allowing eligible PSUs to hedge ECB and OFCB exposures at a fixed 1.50% cost...
Fema / RBI : RBI has clarified reporting requirements, valuation methods, submission procedures, and entity obligations under the Portfolio Inv...
Fema / RBI : The amendment redefines revenue reserves by excluding provisions for liabilities and depreciation. This ensures clearer classifica...
Fema / RBI : RBI revises the definition of revenue reserves to exclude provisions and liabilities. The change enhances transparency and consist...
Fema / RBI : The Reserve Bank of India has removed a key provision from capital adequacy norms to ensure consistency with updated investment ru...
Fema / RBI : RBI introduces annual IFR assessment instead of continuous compliance for RRBs. The change reduces operational burden while mainta...
Fema / RBI : The Karnataka High Court upheld the Appellate Tribunal's finding that the respondents satisfied the definition of person resident ...
Fema / RBI : The key issue was whether cash falls within the definition of property under the PBPT Act. The Tribunal ruled that cash is a tangi...
Fema / RBI : The case examined whether Indian assets could remain seized after foreign asset value was repatriated. The Tribunal ruled that onc...
Fema / RBI : The appellant claimed the disputed funds were received unknowingly and had attempted to return them. The Tribunal granted relief b...
Fema / RBI : The Tribunal held that bank accounts cannot remain frozen merely because the account holder is related to a suspect or under inves...
Fema / RBI : RBI has issued comprehensive Kisan Credit Card Directions for Rural Co-operative Banks effective from 1 January 2027. The framewor...
Fema / RBI : RBI has notified the 2026 Kisan Credit Card Directions for Regional Rural Banks, introducing a uniform framework for crop and alli...
Fema / RBI : RBI has introduced the 2026 Kisan Credit Card Directions for Small Finance Banks, creating a uniform framework for crop and allied...
Fema / RBI : RBI has notified the 2026 Kisan Credit Card Directions for Commercial Banks, introducing a comprehensive framework for crop and al...
Fema / RBI : The Reserve Bank of India has issued revised Lead Bank Scheme (LBS) guidelines following a comprehensive review, superseding all e...
This guide explains when audited financial statements of overseas entities are mandatory for APR filing under the Overseas Investment Regulations. It highlights the role of control, host-country auditors, and common AD Bank compliance requirements.
RBI has issued comprehensive Kisan Credit Card Directions for Rural Co-operative Banks effective from 1 January 2027. The framework broadens credit coverage, simplifies lending, and strengthens digital access for agricultural borrowers.
RBI has notified the 2026 Kisan Credit Card Directions for Regional Rural Banks, introducing a uniform framework for crop and allied sector lending. The Directions streamline credit assessment, digital access, collateral norms, and repayment procedures for farmers.
RBI has introduced the 2026 Kisan Credit Card Directions for Small Finance Banks, creating a uniform framework for crop and allied sector finance. The Directions simplify credit assessment, collateral norms, digital banking, and loan administration.
RBI has notified the 2026 Kisan Credit Card Directions for Commercial Banks, introducing a comprehensive framework for crop and allied sector finance. The Directions simplify credit assessment, collateral norms, digital banking, and KCC operations.
The Reserve Bank of India has issued revised Lead Bank Scheme (LBS) guidelines following a comprehensive review, superseding all earlier instructions. The revised framework reiterates that the Scheme aims to enhance priority sector credit and deepen financial inclusion through coordinated efforts of banks, governments and developmental agencies. It defines the roles of Lead Banks, Lead […]
The Karnataka High Court upheld the Appellate Tribunal’s finding that the respondents satisfied the definition of person resident in India under Section 2(v) of FEMA. It consequently affirmed the setting aside of penalties and confiscation imposed by the Enforcement Directorate.
The Third Amendment Directions provide CRR and SLR exemption for eligible fresh NRE term deposits with a minimum tenure of three years. The RBI also clarified that transfers from NRO accounts to NRE accounts are not eligible for the exemption.
The RBI has exempted fresh NRE term deposits of three years or more mobilized by Rural Co-operative Banks between June 19 and September 30, 2026 from CRR and SLR requirements. The exemption applies to the original deposit amount while it remains on the bank’s books, subject to specified conditions.
The RBI’s Third Amendment Directions provide CRR and SLR exemption for eligible fresh NRE term deposits with a minimum tenure of three years. The amendment also clarifies that transfers from NRO accounts to NRE accounts are not eligible for the exemption.
