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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


Latest Judiciary


₹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


Analysis of 20% TCS on International Credit Card Usage: Facts & Implications

June 28, 2023 7329 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the recent buzz around the 20% Tax Collection at Source (TCS) on international credit card usage in India. Analyze the relevant provisions, background, and implications of the changes in TCS rates and the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS). Learn about the government’s relief measures and the credit availability of TCS.

Granting bail on medical grounds u/s 45(1) of PMLA is discretionary

June 27, 2023 5778 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court held that the power to grant bail on medical grounds under the first proviso to Section 45(1) of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) is discretionary. Accordingly, court directed AIIMS to evaluate medical condition of the petitioner.

Interim bail granted on medical grounds as petitioner is suffering from life-threatening diseases

June 27, 2023 6828 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court granted interim bail on petitioner satisfying the test of proviso to section 45(1) of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) as petitioner is suffering from life-threatening diseases warranting immediate medical attention.

RBI Master Direction on Minimum Capital Requirements for Operational Risk

June 26, 2023 5412 Views 0 comment Print

RBI Master Direction on Minimum Capital Requirements for Operational Risk shall apply to all Commercial Banks (excluding Local Area Banks, Payments Banks, Regional Rural Banks, and Small Finance Banks).

FAQs on External Commercial Borrowing & Trade Credits

June 26, 2023 12864 Views 1 comment Print

Get answers to your FAQs on External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) and Trade Credits (TC) with updated information as of June 26, 2023. Understand the basics, eligibility, currency, recognized lenders, average maturity, leverage criteria, end-uses, refinancing, hedging, reporting, and more. Stay informed for smooth compliance with RBI guidelines. 

Sovereign Gold Bonds: Features, Advantages, Income tax and GST

June 26, 2023 3891 Views 0 comment Print

SGBs are government securities expressed in grams of gold, allowing the individuals to invest in gold without the strain of safekeeping physical gold. Investors have to pay the issue price in cash and the bonds will be redeemed in cash on maturity. The Bond is issued by RBI on behalf of Government of India.

RBI Circular: Status of MIFOR as a Significant Benchmark

June 23, 2023 2832 Views 0 comment Print

Read the RBI circular dated June 23, 2023, regarding the status of MIFOR as a significant benchmark. The circular highlights the cessation of MIFOR publication after June 30, 2023, and provides the updated list of significant benchmarks administered by FBIL.

Promoting Digital Lending: RBI’s Default Loss Guarantee Guidelines

June 22, 2023 1443 Views 0 comment Print

The Reserve Bank of India recently came up with guidelines on Default Loss Guarantee (DLG) in digital lending that is effective from 8th June 2023.[i] Before delving into DLG, it is important to define the term digital lending. As per the Reserve Bank of India, digital lending is defined as a remote and automated lending […]

RBI Allows Remittances to IFSCs for ‘Studies Abroad’ under LRS

June 22, 2023 2061 Views 0 comment Print

RBI has issued a circular allowing remittances to International Financial Services Centres (IFSCs) for the purpose of ‘studies abroad’ under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS). This move expands the scope of permissible transactions in IFSCs and benefits resident individuals pursuing courses mentioned in the gazette notification.

Clearing the Air: RBI Addresses Allegations of Missing Banknotes

June 17, 2023 714 Views 0 comment Print

Addressing circulating media reports, the Reserve Bank of India emphatically denies allegations of missing banknotes. The RBI stresses the presence of robust systems for banknote reconciliation, urging the public to rely on official RBI releases.

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