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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


31 FAQ’s for filling of Foreign Liability + Asset (FLA) return in India

July 6, 2023 27720 Views 4 comments Print

Learn about the filing of FLA return by corporate entities with RBI to report Balance of Payment (BoP) positions. This article provides guidelines and clarifications on filing the FLA return, penalties for non-compliance, filing based on unaudited financial statements, and more.

External Commercial Borrowings: Regulations, Eligibility and Reporting

July 5, 2023 8550 Views 0 comment Print

This comprehensive article delves into the topic of External Commercial Borrowings (ECB), covering the regulations, eligibility criteria, and reporting requirements. Gain insights into the purpose, maturity period, limits, and procedures associated with ECB. Stay informed about the latest updates and guidelines for raising ECB.

RBI Invites Feedback on Draft Circular for Card Network Arrangements

July 5, 2023 1230 Views 0 comment Print

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released a draft circular on Arrangements with Card Networks for issue of Debit, Credit, and Prepaid Cards. RBI invites stakeholders to provide comments and feedback on the draft circular by August 4, 2023.

RBI Implements Section 12A of WMD Act: Designated List Updates | July 2023

July 4, 2023 2445 Views 0 comment Print

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issues a notification regarding the implementation of Section 12A of the Weapons of Mass Destruction and their Delivery Systems (Prohibition of Unlawful Activities) Act, 2005. The RBI provides updates on the designated list of UNSC-sanctioned individuals and entities. Read more for the amendments and compliance guidelines.

Withdrawal of ₹2000 Denomination Banknotes: RBI Provides Status Update

July 3, 2023 1800 Views 0 comment Print

RBI provides an update on the withdrawal of ₹2000 denomination banknotes. As of June 30, 2023, 76% of the ₹2000 banknotes in circulation have been returned. Learn more about the current status and the next steps for depositing or exchanging these banknotes.

Understanding FLA Returns: A Comprehensive Guide to FEMA Compliance

June 30, 2023 3765 Views 0 comment Print

Get a detailed overview of Foreign Liabilities and Assets (FLA) returns, a key requirement for companies dealing with foreign direct investments (FDI) or overseas investments. Learn about who needs to submit, filing procedures, timelines, and potential penalties for late submissions.

Empirical Understanding of Default Loss Guarantee in Digital Lending Space

June 30, 2023 1812 Views 1 comment Print

The question of existing contractual arrangements of default structured Guarantee is not tenable here as RBI puts complete prohibition on Default structured Guarantee arrangement treating them as synthetic securitisation transaction by providing reference to the master direction– Reserve Bank of India (Securitisation of Standard Assets) Directions, 2021

New rule related to use of international credit cards while outside India

June 30, 2023 2814 Views 0 comment Print

Amendment in Foreign Exchange Management (Current Account Transactions) Rules, 2000. The amendment introduces a new rule regarding the use of international credit cards while outside India. Stay informed about the changes and their implications.

Regular bail granted as petitioner materially co-operated in the investigation

June 30, 2023 1965 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court granted regular bail on the reasonable grounds based on which it can be believed that the petitioner is not guilty of offence under section 3 of PMLA and also that petitioner has materially co-operated in the investigation.

Unlocking the Secrets: Safeguarding Your valuables with RBI’s Safe Deposit Locker Guidelines

June 30, 2023 24111 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the recent updates in RBI’s Safe Deposit Locker guidelines, know your rights, responsibilities and secure your valuable assets effectively.

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