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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 303 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 3573 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 219 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 663 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 264 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 360 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 1422 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 633 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 279 Views 0 comment Print


RBI releases draft Master Direction on Prudential Regulation for AIFIs – 2021

October 22, 2021 687 Views 0 comment Print

Reserve Bank of India Date : Oct 22, 2021 RBI releases draft Master Direction on Prudential Regulation for AIFIs – 2021 The Reserve Bank has today placed on its website the Draft Reserve Bank of India (Prudential Regulations on Basel III Capital Framework, Exposure Norms, Significant Investments, Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio Norms and […]

Scale Based Regulation (SBR): A Revised Regulatory Framework for NBFCs

October 22, 2021 10575 Views 1 comment Print

The contribution of NBFCs towards supporting real economic activity and their role as a supplemental channel of credit intermediation alongside banks is well recognised. Over the years, the sector has undergone considerable evolution in terms of size, complexity, and interconnectedness within the financial sector.

Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme (SGB) 2021-22- Series VII/VIII/IX/X

October 22, 2021 9201 Views 0 comment Print

Government of India, in consultation with the Reserve Bank of India, has decided to issue Sovereign Gold Bonds. The Sovereign Gold Bonds will be issued in four tranches from October 2021 to March 2022 as per the calendar specified below:

Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme – Procedural Guidelines – Consolidated

October 22, 2021 2112 Views 0 comment Print

The Sovereign Gold Bonds (henceforth referred to as bonds) are issued by Government of India (GOI) as Government of India Stock in accordance with Section 3 of the Government Securities Act, 2006 (GS Act 2006). The eligibility condition and other terms and condition are specified in the relevant notifications of Government of India issued from time to time.

Govt notifies Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2021-22

October 21, 2021 1245 Views 0 comment Print

Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Economic Affairs New Delhi, dated the October 21, 2021 Notification G.S.R.—- (E) — In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (iii) of section 3 of the Government Securities Act, 2006 (38 of 2006), the Central Government hereby makes the following Scheme, namely: 1. Short title and […]

RBI directs inclusion of ‘Sikkim State Co-operative Bank Ltd.’ as Scheduled Banks

October 21, 2021 1467 Views 0 comment Print

Reserve Bank of India hereby directs the inclusion of ‘Sikkim State Co-operative Bank Ltd.’ in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 as Scheduled Bank.

RBI imposes Penalty on payment system operator Paytm & Western Union

October 20, 2021 1185 Views 0 comment Print

RBI had, by an order dated October 01, 2021, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1 crore (Rupees one crore only) on Paytm Payments Bank Limited (PPBL), for an offence committed of the nature referred to in Section 26 (2) of Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 (PSS Act).

All about Legal Entity Identifier Number (LEI)

October 19, 2021 11640 Views 1 comment Print

LEI stand for Legal Entity Identifier Number, it’s a 20-digit unique number used to identify parties to financial transactions worldwide. It connects to key information that enables clear and unique identification of legal entities participating in financial transactions.

Annual Return on Foreign Liabilities & Assets (FLA Return) under FEMA

October 16, 2021 2517 Views 0 comment Print

♦ Filing of FLA Return is a mandatory under FEMA 1999. Non-filing of the return before due date will be treated as a violation of FEMA and penalty clause may be invoked for violation of FEMA. ♦ This compliance update provides information regarding FLA Return in following manner; √ Who is required to file; √ […]

Final Accounts of Banking Companies- NPA Norms

October 16, 2021 54420 Views 0 comment Print

Following are the important Final Accounts of Banking Companies as per Banking Regulation Act 1949 and its latest Amendments and Reserve Bank of India’s Circulars. 1. Balance Sheet 2. Profit and Loss Account Now, Banks need not follow Ind AS. The relevant position is as follows. On 1st April 2019 – Mandatory Basis — (as […]

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