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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...
The RBI clarified that IPCs will be treated as financial guarantees with a 100% credit conversion factor. However, capital is required only on the capital market exposure portion, with a 125% risk weight applied.
Banks must now report detailed capital market exposures including investments, advances, and underwriting commitments. The amendment aligns disclosures with updated credit norms.
The RBI has updated its guidelines to permit acquisition and bridge finance for promoter stakes in new companies. This move enhances flexibility in corporate financing structures.
RBI introduced detailed rules on loans against eligible securities, including LTV limits and collateral norms. The amendment strengthens risk monitoring and restricts high-risk lending practices.
The RBI amended concentration risk rules to introduce detailed capital market exposure norms for small finance banks. It sets prudential limits and clarifies inclusion and exclusion of exposures to strengthen risk management.
RBI clarified that irrevocable payment commitments will be treated as financial guarantees with specific capital requirements. The amendment ensures capital is maintained only on CME exposure with defined risk weights.
RBI mandates detailed reporting of capital market exposures in financial statements. The move enhances transparency and strengthens risk monitoring for small finance banks.
The Tribunal upheld attachment as no documentary evidence was provided to establish the source of funds. It held that unexplained money can be treated as proceeds of crime.
RBI designated a Lead Bank for the newly formed district to ensure banking coordination. The key takeaway is structured implementation of the Lead Bank Scheme.
The issue concerns mandatory filing of FLA returns by entities with foreign investments. The RBI clarified that all such entities must file annually by July 15, even using provisional data if needed. The key takeaway is that non-compliance attracts penalties under FEMA, making timely filing essential.
