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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 released updated Directions governing the presentation and disclosure of financial statements by commercial banks. The framework takes immediate effect and defines which institutions must comply.
The Directions lay down a single, consolidated framework for loan transfers, stressed asset sales, and co-lending by AIFIs. The key takeaway is stricter governance, valuation discipline, and capital safeguards in credit risk transactions.
The 2025 Directions introduce a consolidated regime for restructuring, settlements, and write-offs. Key takeaway: faster, more disciplined resolution with tighter governance and provisioning norms.
RBI sets prudential norms for small finance banks, linking dividend eligibility to CRAR and NNPA ratios. Boards must ensure payouts maintain financial stability and comply with regulations.
The regulator ties branch authorisation to financial strength and ratings, allowing wider expansion only for stronger entities while retaining supervisory veto powers.
RBI introduces new 2025 Directions to identify and manage wilful defaulters, ensuring transparent procedures, accountability, and restrictions on future credit for non-repaying borrowers.
RBI mandates structured board procedures, risk management, and audit oversight for Regional Rural Banks, repealing previous guidelines while maintaining regulatory compliance.
The RBI released fresh Directions on asset liability management applicable to commercial banks. The Directions take immediate effect and define the regulatory scope under the Banking Regulation Act.
The Directions lay down a unified framework for RRBs to market mutual funds, distribute insurance, and undertake merchant acquiring, with strict governance and customer protection norms.
A comprehensive process is prescribed for NBFC mergers with other NBFCs or non-NBFC entities. The ruling ensures orderly consolidation under regulatory supervision.
