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Fema / RBI : Individuals who receive or transfer funds on behalf of others may face prosecution under various Indian laws. The article explains...
Fema / RBI : RBI has reiterated that software and ITES exporters must submit the annual survey based on the previous financial year. The guidel...
Fema / RBI : RBI requires mutual funds to report foreign liabilities and assets annually for compilation of Balance of Payments and Internation...
Fema / RBI : This article explains why FEMA does not explicitly prohibit round-tripping transactions and how regulators instead control them th...
Fema / RBI : Service exporters must file monthly EDF declarations from October 2026 under new FEMA regulations. Non-compliance may affect eBRC ...
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 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 : The Tribunal held that retention of seized assets can continue under Section 8(3) when a PMLA prosecution complaint is already pen...
Fema / RBI : RBI amended governance rules for Rural Co-operative Banks after observing that some directors were briefly resigning and returning...
Fema / RBI : RBI amended governance rules for Urban Co-operative Banks after finding directors briefly resigning and rejoining boards to bypass...
Fema / RBI : RBI issued revised draft directions to regulate recovery practices of banks, NBFCs, and other regulated entities. The framework pr...
Fema / RBI : RBI has released draft amendment directions for commercial and small finance banks to strengthen Pillar 3 disclosures under Basel ...
Fema / RBI : RBI has abolished the mandatory Investment Fluctuation Reserve requirement for commercial banks following changes in market risk a...
The RBI has revised KYC updation norms, allowing Business Correspondents to facilitate the process and advising banks to hold camps to address pendency.
RBI’s June 2025 circular amends rules for inoperative accounts and unclaimed deposits, enabling KYC updates at all branches, V-CIP, and via Business Correspondents.
RBI issues KYC Amendment Directions 2025, extending updation deadlines for low-risk customers, allowing BCs for KYC, and mandating multiple advance intimations.
RBI’s ₹2 lakh penalty cap for residual FEMA violations reflects a progressive shift—recognizing the difference between serious non-compliance and innocent procedural errors. If you’ve had small FEMA oversights in the past, now is the time to proactively fix them under this simplified regime.
Govt amends FEMA rules to allow Indian firms in FDI-prohibited sectors to issue bonus shares to non-resident shareholders, with no change in ownership.
Explore updated RBI FAQs on KYC, covering account opening, document requirements, V-CIP, CKYCR, periodic updates, and inoperative accounts for regulated entities.
RBI’s June 2025 circular removes restrictions on using Brickwork Ratings India Private Limited (BRIPL) ratings for bank capital adequacy under Basel III.
New RBI guidelines exclude Primary Co-operative Banks’ contributions to eligible funds for PSL shortfalls from exposure limit calculations, though a 100% risk weight applies.
RBI circular dated June 9, 2025, broadens Large Exposures Framework exemption to include bank contributions to NHB, SIDBI, and MUDRA for PSL shortfalls.
RBI cut its repo rate to 5.50% and CRR to 3% on June 6, 2025, aiming to increase liquidity and lower loan costs. See the market reaction and economic impact.
