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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 central bank has issued new Directions mandating ethical and responsible business practices for urban co-operative banks. The rules aim to improve governance, transparency, and customer trust.
The Directions unify multiple credit-related instructions into a single framework for RRBs. They reinforce prudential safeguards while promoting responsible and transparent lending practices.
New directions mandate strict identification and reporting of wilful defaulters by asset reconstruction entities. The key takeaway is that borrowers labelled as wilful defaulters face continued credit restrictions until full resolution.
RBI has notified revised capital adequacy norms for RRBs, mandating a 9% CRAR with detailed rules on Tier 1, Tier 2 capital, and risk weights. The key takeaway is tighter prudential discipline and stronger capital buffers for RRBs.
The RBI issued a fresh set of Directions outlining a regulatory framework for upcoming instructions applicable to commercial banks. The implementation date will be announced separately.
The regulator has overhauled asset-liability management norms for rural co-operative banks, setting clear Board responsibilities, ALCO governance, and risk limits. The key takeaway is a unified, risk-focused ALM regime effective immediately.
New directions mandate standard balance sheet formats and comprehensive disclosures for UCBs. The key takeaway is tighter uniformity and transparency aligned with statutory schedules and accounting standards.
The RBI mandates comprehensive risk management and governance for payments banks’ outsourcing of financial and IT services. Banks must ensure board oversight, security, and customer grievance mechanisms.
The regulator has overhauled credit reporting norms for asset reconstruction entities, mandating uniform data formats and frequent updates. The key takeaway is stronger borrower protection through accuracy standards and penalties for delayed corrections.
The RBI has laid down a comprehensive framework requiring uniform, non-negotiable interest rates on deposits of Regional Rural Banks, strengthening transparency and supervisory oversight.
