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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 Tribunal dismissed the appeal after finding that bank records, agreements, and admissions established benami elements. Procedural objections were held insufficient to override substantive findings.
The revised directions mandate no collateral up to ₹20 lakh and permit banks to extend collateral-free MSME loans up to ₹25 lakh based on internal policy and borrower track record.
The amended borrowing regulations restrict use of ECB funds for specified sectors including real estate and securities trading. A revised ECB framework with updated definitions, limits, and reporting norms has been introduced.
The RBI maintained a pause on interest rates while continuing a neutral stance. The decision signals confidence in low inflation and steady economic growth.
The issue was complexity due to separate VRR limits. The takeaway is simplified compliance by merging VRR investments with General Route limits.
The draft directions consolidate existing CDS norms and add regulations for newer credit derivative products. The move seeks to expand market depth while maintaining strong prudential safeguards.
The draft directions remove the need for prior approval to open branches, signalling a shift toward faster and more flexible NBFC expansion while retaining regulatory oversight.
With GDP growth resilient and inflation near target, rates were left unchanged. The decision is accompanied by reforms on mis-selling, digital fraud protection, MSME credit, and market deepening.
The Budget outlines a shift toward simpler and more open foreign exchange rules. The key takeaway is easier access and compliance for overseas individual investors.
Agency banks must remain open on the public holiday to ensure all government receipts and payments are recorded within FY 2025–26.
