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Money Mule Activities in India: Legal Implications and Consequences

Fema / RBI : Individuals who receive or transfer funds on behalf of others may face prosecution under various Indian laws. The article explains...

June 2, 2026 258 Views 0 comment Print

Annual Survey on Computer Software & ITES Exports: RBI FAQs

Fema / RBI : RBI has reiterated that software and ITES exporters must submit the annual survey based on the previous financial year. The guidel...

June 2, 2026 5868 Views 1 comment Print

Survey on Foreign Liabilities & Assets of Mutual Fund AMCs in India: FAQs

Fema / RBI : RBI requires mutual funds to report foreign liabilities and assets annually for compilation of Balance of Payments and Internation...

June 2, 2026 3564 Views 0 comment Print

Round-Tripping in Indian Foreign Exchange Law: Regulatory Suspicion Without Statutory Prohibition

Fema / RBI : This article explains why FEMA does not explicitly prohibit round-tripping transactions and how regulators instead control them th...

June 2, 2026 195 Views 0 comment Print

Service Exporters to File Monthly EDF Under New FEMA Export Regulations from October 2026

Fema / RBI : Service exporters must file monthly EDF declarations from October 2026 under new FEMA regulations. Non-compliance may affect eBRC ...

May 28, 2026 1218 Views 0 comment Print


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Portfolio Investment Positions by Counterpart Economy (formerly CPIS) – India: FAQs

Fema / RBI : RBI has clarified reporting requirements, valuation methods, submission procedures, and entity obligations under the Portfolio Inv...

June 2, 2026 654 Views 0 comment Print

Draft RBI (Local Area Banks – Financial Statements: Presentation and Disclosures) Third Amendment Directions, 2026

Fema / RBI : The amendment redefines revenue reserves by excluding provisions for liabilities and depreciation. This ensures clearer classifica...

April 9, 2026 486 Views 0 comment Print

Draft RBI (Commercial Banks – Financial Statements: Presentation and Disclosures) Sixth Amendment Directions, 2026

Fema / RBI : RBI revises the definition of revenue reserves to exclude provisions and liabilities. The change enhances transparency and consist...

April 9, 2026 456 Views 0 comment Print

Draft RBI (Commercial Banks – Prudential Norms on Capital Adequacy) Fifth Amendment Directions, 2026

Fema / RBI : The Reserve Bank of India has removed a key provision from capital adequacy norms to ensure consistency with updated investment ru...

April 9, 2026 450 Views 0 comment Print

Draft RBI (Regional Rural Banks – Classification, Valuation, and Operation of Investment Portfolio) Amendment Directions, 2026

Fema / RBI : RBI introduces annual IFR assessment instead of continuous compliance for RRBs. The change reduces operational burden while mainta...

April 9, 2026 537 Views 0 comment Print


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₹50.13 Lakh Seized Cash Held Benami; Subsequent ITR Filing Cannot Defeat Proceedings

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...

May 29, 2026 210 Views 0 comment Print

FEMA Tribunal Lifts Property Seizure After Repatriation; Section 37A Not for Perpetual Attachment

Fema / RBI : The case examined whether Indian assets could remain seized after foreign asset value was repatriated. The Tribunal ruled that onc...

May 29, 2026 117 Views 0 comment Print

SAFEMA directs Bank Account Release on Deposit of Alleged Crime Proceeds

Fema / RBI : The appellant claimed the disputed funds were received unknowingly and had attempted to return them. The Tribunal granted relief b...

May 29, 2026 66 Views 0 comment Print

Mere Relationship to Alleged Betting Operator Not Enough to Freeze Assets: SAFEMA

Fema / RBI : The Tribunal held that bank accounts cannot remain frozen merely because the account holder is related to a suspect or under inves...

May 29, 2026 261 Views 0 comment Print

Asset Freeze on Non-Accused Family Members Upheld During Pending PMLA Proceedings

Fema / RBI : The Tribunal held that retention of seized assets can continue under Section 8(3) when a PMLA prosecution complaint is already pen...

May 29, 2026 378 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


RBI (Rural Co-operative Banks – Governance) Amendment Directions, 2026

Fema / RBI : RBI amended governance rules for Rural Co-operative Banks after observing that some directors were briefly resigning and returning...

May 25, 2026 348 Views 0 comment Print

RBI (Urban Co-operative Banks – Governance) Amendment Directions, 2026

Fema / RBI : RBI amended governance rules for Urban Co-operative Banks after finding directors briefly resigning and rejoining boards to bypass...

May 25, 2026 1401 Views 0 comment Print

RBI Issues Revised Draft Directions on Loan Recovery & Recovery Agents

Fema / RBI : RBI issued revised draft directions to regulate recovery practices of banks, NBFCs, and other regulated entities. The framework pr...

May 21, 2026 624 Views 0 comment Print

RBI invites comments on draft RBI (Capital Adequacy) Amendment Directions, 2026

Fema / RBI : RBI has released draft amendment directions for commercial and small finance banks to strengthen Pillar 3 disclosures under Basel ...

May 21, 2026 282 Views 0 comment Print

RBI (Commercial Banks – Classification, Valuation, and Operation of Investment Portfolio) Second Amendment Directions, 2026

Fema / RBI : RBI has abolished the mandatory Investment Fluctuation Reserve requirement for commercial banks following changes in market risk a...

May 19, 2026 249 Views 0 comment Print


RBI Mandates Additional Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) for Banks

August 10, 2023 2022 Views 0 comment Print

RBI has issued a directive requiring all scheduled banks to maintain an incremental Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) to manage liquidity conditions.

Regulatory Overlaps in Administration of FEMA Laws

August 8, 2023 2430 Views 0 comment Print

The Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) was enacted in 1999 by the Parliament to facilitate external trade payments and regulate foreign exchange transactions. It replaced the FERA Act of 1973 as a part of India’s financial sector reform.

Understanding FEMA Regulations for NRIs & Residents Lending

August 5, 2023 21294 Views 1 comment Print

A detailed overview of FEMA guidelines governing borrowing and lending between NRIs/OCIs and Indian residents. Be informed and avoid legal pitfalls.

External Commercial Borrowings from countries sharing land border with countries

August 2, 2023 3654 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the impact of FDI restrictions on countries sharing a land border with India and the role of External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) in addressing funding needs. Understand the regulatory landscape, including the amendment to FDI policy and the scrutiny on equity participation. Delve into the eligibility criteria for ECB, recognised lenders, and the present situation for investments from land border-sharing countries. Navigate the complexities of FDI and ECB to make informed financial decisions.

Framework for Compromise Settlements and Technical Write-offs

July 30, 2023 3831 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the Reserve Bank of India’s circular on Compromise Settlements and Technical Write-offs for regulated entities. Learn about the impact, challenges, and potential benefits of this initiative.

बैंकिंग व्यवसाय और संविदात्मक दायित्व – एक विश्लेषण

July 30, 2023 1413 Views 0 comment Print

लेन-देन करते समय बैंक जाने-अनजाने विभिन्न अनुबंध करते हैं जिनमें से कुछ लिखित और औपचारिक होते हैं जबकि कुछ अन्य अनौपचारिक और अलिखित होते हैं। बैंकों द्वारा मान लिए गए कुछ सामान्य संविदात्मक रिश्ते हैं देनदार – लेनदार, लेनदार – देनदार, जमानतदार – जमानतदार, गारंटर – लाभार्थी, गिरवीकर्ता – गिरवी रखने वाला और प्रिंसिपल और […]

LEI Registration Checklist: Obtain Your Legal Entity Identifier

July 27, 2023 6951 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the mandatory documents required for obtaining a Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) for compliance with MiFID II and RBI regulations. Simplify identification in financial transactions with this unique 20-symbol code.

RBI Clarifies Star (*) Symbol on Banknotes

July 27, 2023 2232 Views 0 comment Print

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) addresses discussions on social media regarding the Star (*) symbol on banknotes, clarifying that it indicates a replacement for defectively printed notes. The banknote with the Star (*) symbol is legally valid, and information is available on the RBI website.

Master Circular – Management of Advances – UCBs

July 25, 2023 12831 Views 0 comment Print

The assessment of working capital requirement of borrowers, other than micro and small enterprises, requiring fund based working capital limits up to ₹ 1 crore and micro and small enterprises requiring fund based working capital limits up to ₹ 5 crore from the banking system may be made on the basis of their projected annual turnover.

Withdrawal of ₹2000 denomination currency notes by RBI

July 25, 2023 1020 Views 0 comment Print

As per data shared by the Union Minister of State for Finance, Shri Pankaj Chaudhary, the majority (89%) of these notes were issued prior to March 2017. The volume and value of the ₹2000 banknotes have seen a gradual decrease since their peak in 2018.

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