Incidence of frauds in NBFCs is a matter of concern. While the primary responsibility for preventing frauds lies with NBFCs themselves, a reporting system for frauds is prescribed in the following paragraphs, which may be adopted by NBFCs, both NBFCs-D and NBFCs-ND-SI(NBFCs with asset size of Rs. 100 crore and above)1.
I banks should ensure that due diligence is undertaken and Know Your Customer (KYC) norms and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) guidelines, issued by the Reserve Bank are adhered to while undertaking import of the metals and rough, cut and polished diamonds. Further, any large or abnormal increase in the volume of business should be closely examined to ensure that the transactions are bonafide and are not intended for interest/currency arbitrage. All other instructions relating to import of these metals and rough, cut and polished diamonds shall continue.
As indicated in the Second Quarter Review of Monetary Policy in November 2010, a Sub-Committee of the Central Board of the Reserve Bank (Chairman: Shri Y. H. Malegam) was constituted to study issues and concerns in the MFI sector. The Committee submitted its report in January 2011. In the Monetary Policy Statement 2011-12, it was announced that the broad framework of regulations recommended by the Committee has been accepted by the Bank.
External Commercial Borrowings and Trade Credits availed of by residents are governed by clause (d) of sub-section (3) of section 6 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 read with Notification No. FEMA 3/2000-RB viz. Foreign Exchange Management (Borrowing or Lending in Foreign Exchange) Regulations, 2000, dated May 3, 2000, as amended from time to time.
Establishment of Branch/Liaison/Project Offices in India is regulated in terms of section 6(6) of Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 read with Notification No. FEMA 22/ 2000-RB dated May 3, 2000 as amended from time to time. 2. This Master Circular consolidates the existing instructions on the subject of “Establishment of Branch/Liaison/Project Offices in India by Foreign Entities” at one place. The list of underlying circulars/notifications consolidated in this Master Circular is furnished in the Appendix.
Office Order ( Transfer and Postings in the cadre of Asst./Deputy Director of Income Tax Under various Directorates of International Taxation) Download the Order
As you are aware, in order to have all current instructions on the subject at one place, the Reserve Bank of India issues updated Circulars / notifications. The instructions contained in the Notification No.DNBC.39/DG(H)-77 dated 20th June 1977 updated as on June 30, 2012 is enclosed. The updated notification has also been placed on the RBI web-site (http://www.rbi.org.in).
As you are aware, in order to have all current instructions on the subject at one place, the Reserve Bank of India issues updated circulars / notifications. The instructions contained in the Notification No. DNBS. 193 DG(VL)-2007 dated February 22 , 2007 updated as on June 30, 2012 are reproduced below. The updated notification has also been placed on the RBI web-site (http://www.rbi.org.in).
As per extant guidelines in order to determine the rupee equivalent liability under FCNR (B) Scheme for the purpose of Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR), Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) may use the FEDAI indicative rate for all the four major currencies (viz. US dollar, GBP, Japanese Yen, and DM/Euro) on relevant reporting Friday which is available at 12.00 noon on any working day.
Notification No. 25/2012-Income Tax In exercise of the powers conferred by section 295 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961), the Central Board of Direct Taxes hereby makes the following rules further to amend the Income-tax Rules, 1962, namely:- 1. (1) These rules may be called the Income-tax (7th Amendment) Rules, 2012. (2) They shall come into force from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
