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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 174 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 5841 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 3555 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 177 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 1194 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 639 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 483 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 456 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


Latest Judiciary


₹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 111 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 255 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 372 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 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 1389 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 621 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 282 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 243 Views 0 comment Print


RBI Mandates Unique Transaction Identifier for All OTC Derivatives 1st January 2027

February 18, 2026 561 Views 0 comment Print

The central bank has made UTI generation compulsory for all OTC derivative transactions reported in India from January 1, 2027. The move aims to enhance transparency, global harmonisation, and lifecycle tracking of derivative contracts.

25 FAQs on ₹184 Crore FEMA Penalty against NewsClick & Founder Prabir Purkayastha

February 17, 2026 1233 Views 0 comment Print

The Enforcement Directorate levied penalties after finding misrepresentation in FDI receipts and improper reporting of foreign inward remittances. The adjudicating authority held that the contraventions were substantial and systemic under FEMA, 1999.

Revised Draft RBI (Housing Finance Companies) Second Amendment Directions, 2026

February 17, 2026 645 Views 0 comment Print

Draft amendment requires HFCs to follow responsible business conduct norms applicable to NBFCs for loan recovery and recovery agents. Existing Fair Practices Code provisions are set to be replaced.

Revised Draft RBI (Non-Banking Financial Companies – Responsible Business Conduct) Second Amendment Directions, 2026

February 17, 2026 1584 Views 0 comment Print

The draft amendment introduces detailed norms on recovery agents, borrower treatment, and grievance redressal. Harsh practices and coercive recovery methods are expressly prohibited.

Revised Draft RBI (All India Financial Institutions – Responsible Business Conduct) Second Amendment Directions, 2026

February 17, 2026 606 Views 0 comment Print

The proposed amendment introduces strict conduct standards for recovery agents and borrower interaction. Harsh practices and coercive methods are expressly prohibited.

Revised Draft RBI (Rural Co-operative Banks – Responsible Business Conduct) Second Amendment Directions, 2026

February 17, 2026 360 Views 0 comment Print

The proposed amendment introduces strict conduct standards for recovery agents and borrower interaction. Harsh recovery practices and coercive methods are expressly prohibited.

Revised Draft RBI (Urban Co-operative Banks – Responsible Business Conduct) Second Amendment Directions, 2026

February 17, 2026 486 Views 0 comment Print

The amendments create a comprehensive framework governing recovery conduct and engagement of recovery agents by UCBs. The key takeaway is enhanced borrower protection and stronger regulatory oversight.

Revised Draft RBI (Regional Rural Banks – Responsible Business Conduct) Second Amendment Directions, 2026

February 17, 2026 816 Views 0 comment Print

The draft amendments introduce a structured framework governing recovery conduct and engagement of recovery agents by RRBs. The key takeaway is stronger borrower protection and stricter compliance obligations for banks.

Revised Draft RBI (Local Area Banks – Responsible Business Conduct) Second Amendment Directions, 2026

February 17, 2026 423 Views 0 comment Print

The draft amendments introduce comprehensive rules governing recovery conduct and engagement of recovery agents by Local Area Banks. The framework mandates due diligence, borrower protection safeguards, and strict prohibition of harsh recovery practices.

Revised Draft RBI (Commercial Banks – Responsible Business Conduct) Second

February 17, 2026 1209 Views 0 comment Print

RBI mandates formal training and certification for recovery agents before engagement. The move strengthens accountability and professional standards in debt recovery.

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