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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...
RBI directs Credit Institutions to report credit information to Credit Information Companies fortnightly, effective January 1, 2025, for timely credit assessment.
The Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 revises key provisions in the Reserve Bank of India Act, Banking Regulation Act, and related laws, including changes to financial reporting and banking operations.
RBI announces the continuation of the Modified Interest Subvention Scheme for short-term agricultural loans through Kisan Credit Card for FY 2024-25.
RBI issues draft circular on regulatory principles for managing model risks in credit. Comments invited by Sept 4, 2024. Key guidelines for robust credit risk management.
RBI revises Bad and Doubtful Debt Reserve (BDDR) guidelines for co-operative banks, ensuring uniformity and compliance with Accounting Standards and prudential norms.
RBI’s 2024 amendment to FEMA regulations allows foreign investors to buy Sovereign Green Bonds in India’s IFSC and remit proceeds abroad. Effective from August 2024.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released a draft framework on alternative authentication mechanisms for digital payment transactions to enhance security in the digital payments ecosystem. Traditionally, SMS-based OTP has been the primary method for additional factor authentication (AFA). However, advancements in technology now offer alternative methods. The draft framework, announced in the RBI’s […]
RBI releases draft directions to enhance security and due diligence for AePS touchpoint operators, aiming to prevent fraud and protect customer interests. Comments open until August 31, 2024.
RBI allows UCBs to transfer Dividend Equalisation Fund balances to general reserves, enhancing Tier-I capital. New guidelines effective immediately for better capital treatment.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued the Master Direction on the Treatment of Wilful Defaulters and Large Defaulters (Directions, 2024) to establish a clear framework for identifying and managing borrowers who deliberately default on their financial obligations. This directive, effective in 90 days, mandates a transparent process for classifying defaulters, including detailed procedures […]
