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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...
On February 17, 2026, the Reserve Bank of India released draft Directions on Foreign Exchange Dealings of Authorised Persons for public consultation, inviting comments until March 10, 2026. The draft, issued under FEMA, 1999 and the RBI Act, aims to refine and modernise the regulatory framework governing Authorised Dealers (AD Category-I banks and AD Category-III […]
The RBI has issued draft Directions requiring AD Category-I banks to report offshore INR foreign exchange derivative contracts undertaken by related parties. The move aims to plug transparency gaps in the OTC derivative market and improve pricing efficiency.
Following the creation of Hansi district, Punjab National Bank has been designated as the Lead Bank. Other districts in Haryana remain unaffected.
All India Financial Institutions can finance SEBI-registered InvITs subject to structured safeguards. Lending is tied to leverage and security conditions.
Small Finance Banks can finance SEBI-registered InvITs under strict prudential limits. Aggregate exposure is capped at 49% of asset value.
Banks must distinctly report exposure to REITs under commercial real estate disclosures. The move enhances transparency in financial reporting.
The draft amendment limits aggregate exposure to REITs within CRE ceilings. Banks must maintain stricter concentration risk controls.
Banks may finance SEBI-registered REITs under strict prudential limits. Aggregate exposure to REITs and SPVs cannot exceed 49% of asset value.
The central bank has notified amendments to the ECB framework and consolidated borrowing provisions under updated Regulations. Authorised Dealer banks must follow the revised rules and note deletion of key master direction paragraphs and FAQs.
Amendments redefine collateral, introduce acquisition and bridge finance, and clarify key lending concepts to strengthen credit regulation and risk management.
