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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 RBI’s 2025 Directions restrict rural co-operative banks to selling only stressed loans. The key takeaway is tighter risk control to prevent balance-sheet arbitrage and hidden credit support.
Covers all procedural, governance, and shareholder-related requirements for voluntary amalgamations, including reporting through PRAVAAH portal and adherence to SEBI norms for listed entities.
Fresh directions mandate board-approved policies and graded exposure limits to reduce borrower, unit, and sector concentration risks. The key takeaway is stricter prudential control with immediate applicability.
The updated Directions mandate stronger customer due diligence and monitoring for NBFCs. They align domestic practices with global AML/CFT standards and take effect immediately upon publication.
The 2025 Directions overhaul asset liability management norms for AIFIs with clear Board and ALCO accountability. The key takeaway is tighter control over liquidity gaps and interest rate exposure through structured monitoring and reporting.
The 2025 Directions lay down a clear, two-stage approval framework for voluntary amalgamations, ensuring financial strength, governance reforms, and depositor protection during rural bank consolidation.
The Directions introduce stricter governance, sectoral lending curbs, and enhanced Board oversight to strengthen credit risk management in rural co-operative banks.
The RBI’s 2025 Directions mandate prior approval, fitness criteria, and monitoring for major shareholders in local area banks to ensure transparency and diversified ownership.
The 2025 Directions overhaul how AIFIs classify, value, and manage investments. They introduce stricter governance, valuation, and risk controls to improve transparency and financial stability.
New directions require all rural cooperative banks to follow standardised credit reporting formats and timelines. The key takeaway is stronger data accuracy, transparency, and system-wide consistency in rural credit reporting.
