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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’s draft amendment proposes stronger customer protection in electronic banking transactions by placing the burden of proving liability on banks. It introduces detailed definitions of authorised and unauthorised transactions, along with mandatory fraud reporting mechanisms and alerts.
RBI’s draft directions introduce stronger customer protection for electronic banking fraud, including both unauthorized and authorised-but-fraudulent transactions. The new framework shifts the burden of proof to banks and introduces a compensation mechanism.
RBI issued draft amendment directions to strengthen the framework on limiting customer liability in digital transactions. The proposal expands coverage of fraudulent transactions, speeds up complaint resolution, and introduces compensation for small-value digital fraud victims.
The Tribunal quashed the attachment after verification showed only four items matched the alleged seller and no material established benami holding. The provisional attachment under PBPTA was held unsustainable.
Courts have held that money laundering is a distinct offence from the predicate crime. Parallel prosecutions under PMLA do not violate Article 20(2) unless there is identity of the same offence.
RBI reported that 98.44% of ₹2000 banknotes in circulation have been returned since the withdrawal announcement in May 2023. However, ₹2000 notes continue to remain legal tender.
RBI has informed regulated entities about the removal of one entry from the UNSC ISIL and Al-Qaida sanctions list. Financial institutions must update records and ensure strict compliance under Section 51A of UAPA and KYC Directions.
The draft directions require compulsory registration once assets cross ₹1,000 crore. Regulatory intensity now rises with systemic importance.
RBI’s Amendment Directions enable NUCFDC to raise capital beyond statutory private placement limits. The decision ensures broader participation by UCBs while mandating reporting and regulatory compliance.
Revised ECB framework allows broader borrower and lender participation while eliminating fixed interest spread ceilings. Borrowing limits are now linked to financial strength instead of rigid thresholds.
