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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...
Learn key regulatory requirements for wholly owned subsidiaries of foreign companies in India, including compliance under the Companies Act, FEMA, and sector-specific laws.
RBI issues guidelines for reporting and accounting of March 2025 government transactions, with deadlines and procedures for agency banks.
When the repo rate is reduced, it usually indicates a decreased cost of borrowing for banks that should, in theory, result in reduced Equated Monthly Instalments (EMIs) for borrowers. Yet, in most instances, even after a repo rate reduction, EMIs do not change. Why this happens has been investigated by us with illustrations from real-life situations.
RBI directs regulated entities to comply with updated UNSC sanctions list under UAPA, 1967, removing one individual from restrictions.
Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) recent stress test results reveal a robust financial system, with capital levels at banks and Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) remaining resilient even under adverse conditions.
The RBI has revised risk weights on microfinance loans, setting them at 100% for RRBs and LABs while excluding consumer credit microloans from higher risk weights.
RBI restores risk weights on SCB exposures to NBFCs, reversing the 25% increase from November 2023. New rules take effect from April 1, 2025.
The RBI has revised prudential norms for Urban Co-Op Banks, including small loan limits, real estate exposure, and provisioning requirements.
A regulatory sandbox allows fintech, especially start ups to test their products with fewer regulatory requirements, with less risk of regulatory enforcement action and proper guidance from regulators for improvement.
RBI releases Directions 2025 for forward contracts in government securities, applicable from May 2, 2025, outlining eligibility, settlement, and market regulations.
