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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 regulator has issued detailed directions standardising balance sheet formats, disclosures, and accounting treatment for rural co-operative banks. The key takeaway is stricter transparency and uniform compliance with accounting standards.
The RBI has laid down stricter prudential conditions for UCBs to declare dividends. Only banks meeting capital adequacy, asset quality, and compliance benchmarks can distribute profits.
The RBI has overhauled capital adequacy norms for rural co-operative banks, mandating a 9% CRAR and detailed Tier 1 and Tier 2 capital rules. The move strengthens prudential regulation and risk management across the sector.
The regulator introduces uniform concentration risk rules for NBFCs, setting clear exposure caps and governance standards to prevent excessive borrower or sectoral risk.
The Directions standardise income recognition and NPA identification with strict, day-end based timelines. The key takeaway is faster, more transparent classification without reliance on security or net worth.
Rural co-operative banks must now report suit-filed and non-suit large defaulter accounts to credit bureaus every month. The ruling strengthens transparency and early risk detection for lenders.
The 2025 Directions overhaul credit risk management through board-approved policies, stricter appraisal norms, and enhanced oversight. The key takeaway is stronger governance and reduced systemic risk across NBFCs.
The RBI has notified fresh Asset Liability Management Directions for RRBs, setting uniform standards for liquidity, interest rate, and currency risk management. The move strengthens Board oversight and balance sheet discipline.
The central bank has notified fresh Directions under enhanced statutory powers. They apply immediately to all urban co-operative banks to strengthen regulatory oversight.
The issue was whether outsourcing IT services can dilute regulatory responsibility. RBI clarified that CICs, their boards, and management remain fully accountable despite third-party arrangements.
