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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 has laid down a structured relief mechanism for borrowers hit by natural calamities. The framework allows restructuring while protecting asset classification.
The 2026 FEMA Regulations replace the fragmented 2015 framework with a single, consolidated regime for goods and services. The key takeaway is simplified compliance and stronger monitoring of foreign exchange flows.
Reserve Bank of India has issued draft guidelines to streamline loan resolution and relief measures for borrowers affected by natural calamities across banks, NBFCs, and financial institutions. The framework introduces a principle-based approach, special resolution windows, and continued ‘standard’ asset classification, with implementation proposed from April 1, 2026.
The ruling clarifies that capital reduction involving foreign shareholders is treated as a transfer. FEMA compliance and tax implications must therefore be carefully followed.
Key clarifications from RBI FAQs on Priority Sector Lending (PSL), covering loan classification, ANBC, targets, specific sectors, PSLCs, on-lending, and co-lending.
Reporting formats are corrected and expanded, including a new line for Standing Deposit Facility deposits. This improves transparency and accuracy in CRR–SLR disclosures.
The amendment broadens the scope of eligible development financial institutions for CRR–SLR purposes. The key takeaway is wider institutional recognition with clearer regulatory coverage.
The amendment formally introduces SDF deposits as a reporting item for local area banks. This provides clearer treatment of RBI deposits within liquidity calculations.
The rules expand references to additional development financial institutions. This broadens eligibility and aligns reporting with current statutes.
The RBI updated CRR and SLR Directions to reflect recent banking law amendments. The key takeaway is immediate regulatory alignment and clearer compliance for rural co-operative banks.
