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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 291 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 5886 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 3570 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 213 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 1221 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 459 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


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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 276 Views 0 comment Print


Collection of cash handling charges from stamp vendors by SBI is illegal: HC

November 17, 2021 2307 Views 0 comment Print

HC held that is not proper on the part of State Bank of India to collect cash handling charges from the stamp vendors. Accordingly, the Second and Third Respondents have failed to establish that they have the authority to collect cash handling charges from the stamp vendors, who all are depositing money through Treasury Challans for purchase of stamps.

Procedure for transfer of shares to Non-Resident- (FC-TRS)

November 17, 2021 77904 Views 2 comments Print

Foreign Currency – transfer of shares (FC-TRS) FCTRS : 1. The Form FC-TRS shall be file within 60 days from the date of receipt/date of payment of the amount of consideration. 2. There will be no official fee for filing of form FC-TRS, if the form is filed within 60 days . 3. Form shall […]

RBI withdraws 16 Redundant Circulars

November 16, 2021 2022 Views 0 comment Print

Reserve Bank of India RBI/2021-22/132 DoS.CO.PPG./SEC.06/11.01.005/2021-22 November 16, 2021 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (including all Small Finance Banks & all Payments Banks), Local Area Banks & All Primary Urban Cooperative Banks Madam/Dear Sir, Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0) – Interim Recommendations – Withdrawal of Redundant Circulars Please refer to the Press Release dated November 16, […]

RBI withdraws 9 Obsolete Regulatory Circulars/Instructions

November 16, 2021 771 Views 0 comment Print

Reserve Bank of India RBI/2021-22/131 DCM (Admin) No.S472/19.01.010/2021-22 November 16, 2021 The Chairman / Managing Director The Chief Executive Officer All Banks Madam / Dear Sir, Withdrawal of Obsolete Regulatory Circulars/ Instructions – Interim Recommendations of the Regulations Review Authority 2.0 Please refer to the Press Release on Interim Recommendations of the Regulations Review Authority […]

RBI withdraws circular on Foreign Investment in India by FPIs

November 16, 2021 1092 Views 0 comment Print

As part of the implementation of the interim recommendations of the RRA 2.0, the A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.6 dated July 16, 2015 on Foreign Investment in India by Foreign Portfolio Investors is withdrawn with immediate effect by RBI. Reserve Bank of India RBI/2021-22/130 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.18 November 16, 2021 To All Authorised […]

RBI withdraws 2 circulars on Credit Default Swaps for Corporate Bonds

November 16, 2021 573 Views 0 comment Print

RBI decided to withdraw the following circulars with immediate effect. a) Introduction of Credit Default Swaps for Corporate Bonds: Date for Operationalisation Changed (PCD. No.12/14.03.04/2011-12) dated October 20, 2011.

RBI withdraws 18 Redundant Circulars

November 16, 2021 810 Views 0 comment Print

Regulations Review Authority (RRA) 2.0 – Interim Recommendations – Withdrawal of Redundant Circulars | Please refer to the Press Release dated November 16, 2021 issued on the captioned subject. 2. The circulars listed in the Annex are withdrawn with effect from close of business today.

RBI Withdraw 104 Obsolete Regulatory Circulars / Instructions

November 16, 2021 1044 Views 0 comment Print

A comprehensive review of the circulars issued by the Department of Payment and Settlement Systems (DPSS) was undertaken as part of the rationalisation exercise under RRA 2.0 and as per recommendations of the RRA, the regulatory instructions / circulars listed in the Annex stand withdrawn with immediate effect.

आरबीआई की एकीकृत लोकपाल योजना और सहकारी क्षेत्र

November 16, 2021 2172 Views 0 comment Print

क्या है आरबीआई की एकीकृत लोकपाल योजना और क्यों इसकी सबसे ज्यादा जरुरत है सहकारी क्षेत्र को: हाल में भी प्रधानमंत्री ने आरबीआई की एकीकृत लोकपाल योजना को आरंभ किया जो 12/11/2021 से ही लागू हो गई है. इसके तहत आरबीआई के अन्तर्गत आने वाले सभी संस्थान चाहे वो बैंक हो या एनबीएफसी या ही […]

Will Reserve Bank – Integrated Ombudsman Scheme, 2021 be a game-changer?

November 16, 2021 3666 Views 0 comment Print

Will Reserve Bank – Integrated Ombudsman Scheme, 2021 be a game-changer, swiftly address consumer grievances in RBI regulated entities? A critical analysis Important note to readers and Background: The write-up is a bit lengthy but I am sure it will serve as one source of reference to millions of consumers dealing with Banks, NBFCs, and […]

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