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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 amendment introduces a system where assets from foreign contributions vest in a designated authority upon cancellation or cessation of registration. This ensures better control and prevents misuse of foreign-funded assets.
A practical webinar will explain the real-world approach to conducting statutory bank branch audits efficiently. The session covers planning, risk identification, documentation, and common mistakes auditors must avoid.
RFC accounts allow returning NRIs to retain foreign currency instead of converting funds into rupees. The key takeaway is that this facility ensures flexibility and smoother financial transition after returning to India.
ITAT Delhi held that the present appeal filed by benamidar is dismissed since the benamidar was unable to explain the source of funds for acquiring the impugned property. However, the issue regarding beneficial owner is kept open for investigation.
The government amended monetary limits for ED officers handling FEMA cases. It allows broader jurisdiction to improve efficiency in adjudication of foreign exchange violations.
The Government clarified that banks can levy charges for non-maintenance of minimum balance as per RBI guidelines. Such fees must remain reasonable, transparent, and aligned with service costs.
The government informed Parliament about measures taken with RBI and other agencies to identify and block illegal loan apps operating through unauthorized platforms.
The government informed Parliament that mule accounts are increasingly used in cyber frauds. RBI has introduced AI-based tools and stricter monitoring to detect suspicious transactions.
The revised FDI policy formally defines “beneficial owner” using anti-money laundering standards, bringing clarity to investment approval requirements for investors linked to neighbouring countries.
The tribunal clarified that penalties under FEMA arise from breach of statutory obligations and do not require proof of intent. Once a violation is established, liability can be imposed even without showing a guilty mind.
