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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 issued new Directions consolidating customer service and conduct guidelines for commercial banks. The framework aims to strengthen fair treatment and responsible practices across the sector.
The central bank has notified updated KYC Directions to strengthen AML and CFT compliance. The rules apply uniformly to all Urban Co-operative Banks with immediate effect.
RBI’s 2025 Directions consolidate customer service and conduct norms for Payments Banks. The key takeaway is a unified framework promoting fairness and enhanced customer protection.
The issue was fragmented and overlapping NBFC instructions. RBI consolidated them into a single framework, simplifying compliance while retaining safeguards for investors and depositors.
RBI released updated KYC Directions for commercial banks to enhance anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing compliance. The norms take effect upon publication and outline statutory authority and applicability.
The Directions lay down eligibility norms, MHP–MRR requirements and governance standards to ensure safer securitisation by AIFIs and better risk alignment for originators and investors.
RBI introduces strict eligibility and approval requirements for payments banks launching digital banking channels. Framework emphasises cybersecurity, financial readiness, and customer protection.
The 2025 Directions mandate a structured two-committee mechanism with notice, hearing and reasoned orders to ensure fair and transparent wilful defaulter classification.
The RBI issues updated CRR and SLR directions for Regional Rural Banks, defining maintenance, reporting, and penalties to ensure liquidity and compliance.
Explains RBI’s 2025 framework requiring approvals, rural outreach targets, and strict monitoring of Banking Outlets. Key takeaway: Payments Banks must prioritise financial inclusion and comply with structured authorisation norms.
