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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...
While restructuring remains prohibited for fraud and wilful default, settlements are permitted to maximise recovery. The ruling balances recovery speed with safeguards and ongoing penal action.
The 2025 Directions introduce uniform formats, strict timelines, and mandatory CIC membership for NBFCs. The key takeaway is tighter compliance and improved accuracy in credit information across the financial system.
RBI introduces updated Directions for Payments Banks, effective immediately, to enhance regulatory oversight and safeguard public interest. The framework clarifies applicability and reinforces operational discipline.
The regulator has introduced comprehensive rules on income recognition, asset classification, and provisioning for rural co-operative banks. The move tightens NPA identification and strengthens transparency in financial statements.
The 2025 framework tightens norms on issuance, pricing, consent, and customer protection for NBFC-issued credit cards, aiming to curb mis-selling and unfair practices.
Individuals are now entitled to one free full credit report each year with calibrated credit scores. This improves transparency and empowers consumers to monitor and correct their credit profiles.
RBI has released the 2025 Miscellaneous Directions governing commercial banks, with selective provisions for gold-dealing banks, primary dealers, and private sector banks. The update clarifies applicability and strengthens regulatory oversight.
The regulator issued a consolidated KYC framework for ARCs, mandating risk-based due diligence, digital/V-CIP safeguards, and stricter governance to curb money laundering and terrorist financing.
The 2025 Directions consolidate scattered circulars into a single framework governing what activities NBFCs may undertake and under what conditions. The key takeaway is tighter governance with clear permissions, caps, and safeguards across NBFC categories.
The RBI has introduced binding norms for RRB credit and debit cards, focusing on consent, transparency, and consumer protection. Unsolicited cards and opaque charges are strictly barred.
