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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...
RBI issues guidelines for the presentation and disclosure of financial statements, enhancing transparency and governance in small finance banks.
The RBI has issued comprehensive directions governing how UCBs can undertake financial services beyond core banking. The framework tightens governance, eligibility, and risk controls across activities.
The Directions overhaul classification, valuation, and governance of UCB investments. The key takeaway is tighter Board oversight, clearer MTM norms, and uniform risk controls.
RBI’s Local Area Banks KYC Directions, 2025 set out a comprehensive AML/CFT framework covering customer acceptance, risk-based KYC, digital and video-based identification, beneficial ownership, and ongoing transaction monitoring to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing while ensuring financial inclusion.
RBI’s 2025 Directions set out rules for classification, valuation, and operation of investment portfolios in Local Area Banks, emphasizing compliance with statutory requirements.
RBI released updated CRR and SLR Directions for Local Area Banks, outlining new reserve ratios, eligible assets, and reporting requirements. The framework aims to strengthen liquidity discipline and ensure monetary stability.
The RBI has issued comprehensive directions governing digital banking channels for UCBs. The rules clarify eligibility, approval requirements, and customer protection norms, effective from January 1, 2026.
RBI mandates ALM guidelines for small finance banks, strengthening risk management and ensuring prudent liquidity and interest rate practices.
The Directions lay down minimum pricing norms for fixed-rate loans and detailed rules for floating and hybrid loans. The decision balances bank flexibility with safeguards against under-pricing and unfair charges.
The new Directions impose board-level accountability, curb director-linked lending, and strengthen monitoring to reduce NPAs. UCBs must realign policies immediately to comply.
