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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 Directions held that rural co-operative banks may offer specified financial services only within a structured framework of board oversight, capital strength, and regulatory compliance. The key takeaway is tighter governance while allowing calibrated business expansion.
Fresh directions overhaul how NBFCs can declare dividends, linking payouts to capital adequacy, asset quality, and regulatory compliance to safeguard financial stability.
New directions overhaul how rural cooperative banks classify, value, and manage investments. The key takeaway is stronger board oversight and tighter risk controls across SLR and non-SLR portfolios.
The Directions held that rural co-operative banks must follow a structured approval and compliance framework before offering digital banking, especially for transactional services.
RBI’s 2025 Directions set out procedures for mergers of small finance banks, including board approval, shareholder consent, and submission of financial and governance documents for regulatory scrutiny.
The Directions mandate malus, clawback, deferral, and prohibitions on guaranteed bonuses to align pay with long-term risk outcomes. This ensures responsible remuneration practices that support prudent banking.
RBI mandates clear consent, choice of channels, accessibility, risk management, and protection against unauthorized transactions for digital banking users.
The new Directions lay down binding regulatory norms for HFCs to protect investors and depositors. They strengthen RBI’s supervisory control over the housing finance sector.
The regulator has issued fresh directions requiring transparent, board-approved lending rates and safeguards against usurious interest. Banks must disclose rate ranges and justify total borrowing costs.
The RBI introduces the 2025 Directions for opening and managing local area bank branches, emphasizing rural financial inclusion and strict regulatory compliance.
