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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...
RBI amended FEMA regulations to require a Currency Declaration Form when foreign exchange carried by passengers exceeds prescribed limits. The rule improves transparency in cross-border currency movement.
SAFEMA Delhi held that non-tribal individual used tribal employee to Benami purchase land. Thus, the sale is violative of section 165(6) of the Chhattisgarh Land Revenue Code is absolutely barred under the law. Accordingly, appeal dismissed.
The RBI’s 2026 amendment liberalizes External Commercial Borrowings by removing cost caps and raising borrowing limits while retaining strict compliance and end-use safeguards.
The draft directions outline conditions for forward contracts and derivative transactions involving INR. Clear limits and compliance requirements apply to FIIs, NRIs, and Authorised Dealers.
The Tribunal held that commission paid to overseas agents formed part of the true FOB export value and was not properly declared, violating Section 7 of FEMA. However, penalties were substantially reduced after considering the overall facts.
It was ruled that claims arising before insolvency commencement cannot be enforced if not part of the approved Resolution Plan. The penalty imposed by the Enforcement Directorate was quashed.
The Tribunal held that export values were reduced to account for overseas commission payments, violating Section 7 of FEMA. However, penalties were substantially reduced considering the facts and partial relief was granted.
The draft amendments mandate structured recovery policies and strict conduct standards for SFBs. Harsh practices and improper recovery methods are expressly prohibited.
The Reserve Bank of India has notified the “Foreign Exchange Management (Borrowing and Lending) (First Amendment) Regulations, 2026” vide Notification No. FEMA 3(R)(5)/2026-RB dated 9th February 2026 effective immediately upon publication in the Official Gazette. The Reserve Bank of India hereby makes the following amendments to the Foreign Exchange Management (Borrowing and Lending) Regulations, 2018 […]
The RBI has updated Form ECB 1 and Form ECB 2 under the revised External Commercial Borrowing framework. Authorised Persons must comply with the new reporting formats with immediate effect.