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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 276 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 5883 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 3567 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 204 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 660 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 1404 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 288 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


General understanding & requirements of NBFC before carrying on NBFC business

September 13, 2022 14433 Views 1 comment Print

Explore the general understanding and requirements of Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) before engaging in business. Learn about the definition and categories of NBFCs, including the criteria for registration and exemptions. Understand the regulations applicable to different types of NBFCs, along with the responsibilities and compliance requirements for deposit-taking and non-deposit taking NBFCs. Differentiate NBFCs from banks and grasp the importance of various prudential regulations.

Guilty until proven innocent: Deciphering the PMLA Verdict

September 12, 2022 5700 Views 0 comment Print

A census report was cited in the instant judgment which stated that each year the cases of the raid by ED is increasing, however, the infectiveness was highlighted which showed that the conviction rate was zero till 2015-16, and thereafter reached a maximum of four conviction in 2018-19.

Prudential Norms : Auditors Liability for willful default

September 11, 2022 3282 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the recent RBI norms on auditors liability for willful default, emphasizing the role of Chartered Accountants in ensuring accurate financial reporting. Understand the criteria for identifying non-cooperative borrowers and the consequences for auditors found negligent. Dive into the mechanisms and procedures outlined by RBI for dealing with willful default cases, offering insights into the definition and consequences of willful default and diversion & siphoning of funds. Stay informed on the regulatory landscape and guidelines to maintain financial integrity

RBI issues List of unauthorised forex trading platforms

September 8, 2022 8736 Views 0 comment Print

Reserve Bank of India Alert List The Alert List contains names of entities which are neither authorised to deal in forex under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA) nor authorised to operate electronic trading platform (ETP) for forex transactions under the Electronic Trading Platforms (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2018. This list is not exhaustive and […]

Risk Weights for Exposures guaranteed by Credit Guarantee Schemes (CGS)

September 7, 2022 2154 Views 0 comment Print

The guarantees provided under the respective schemes should comply with the requirements for credit risk mitigation in terms of paragraph 7.5 of the Master Circular on Basel III Capital Regulations dated April 1, 2022 which inter alia requires such guarantees to be direct, explicit, irrevocable and unconditional

Writ Jurisdiction cannot be invoked to challenge Section 13(2) SARFAESI Notice

September 7, 2022 6834 Views 0 comment Print

In present facts of the case, the Hon’ble High Court while dismissing the Writ Petition under Article 226 held that Notice issued by Bank under Section 13(2) of the SARFAESI Act, 2002 cannot be challenged by invoking Writ jurisdiction as effective alternate remedy has been provided under Section 17 of the Act.

GST on service to non-chest branches is to be charged separately: RBI

September 6, 2022 1104 Views 0 comment Print

Applicability of GST on the service charges levied on cash deposited by non-chest bank branches to the Currency Chests.

SCN cannot be issued after expiry of period to maintain records

September 5, 2022 2538 Views 0 comment Print

Union of India Vs Citi Bank, N.A. (Supreme Court) It is a settled proposition of law that when the proceedings are required to be initiated within a particular period provided under the Statute, the same are required to be initiated within the said period. However, where no such period has been provided in the Statute, […]

RBI: Corporate bonds market in India

September 5, 2022 2298 Views 0 comment Print

Banks provide short term finance and meet the liquidity requirements of borrowers immediately and also on a wide range level. Once set in motion, it is easily available to industry and the most widely used finance.

Mauritius now Largely Compliant with all 40 FATF Recommendations

September 5, 2022 1941 Views 0 comment Print

Mauritius was successfully upgraded on Recommendation 15 to ‘Largely Compliant’ and With this technical compliance upgrade, Mauritius is now Compliant or Largely Compliant with all 40 FATF Recommendations.

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