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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 lays down a self-contained framework governing loan transfers by Local Area Banks. The rules strictly limit activities to stressed loans and ensure real transfer of risk without credit enhancement.
RBI’s 2025 Directions provide a clear framework for payments banks merging with banks or NBFCs, detailing approvals, compliance, and shareholder rights.
The Directions lay down strict eligibility conditions and payout limits for dividends, linking distributions to capital adequacy and asset quality to safeguard financial stability.
RBI releases 2025 directions on classification, valuation, and operation of investment portfolios, ensuring small finance banks follow robust risk management practices.
RBI issues 2025 Directions to regulate major shareholders in payments banks, emphasizing fit and proper criteria, prior approvals, and continuous monitoring.
The RBI introduced binding exposure ceilings for Local Area Banks to prevent excessive borrower and sectoral concentration. The Directions strengthen balance-sheet resilience through clear caps and Board oversight.
RBI’s 2025 Directions mandate standardized presentation and disclosures in Payments Banks’ financial statements, improving transparency and regulatory oversight.
The regulator mandates explicit consent, bans unsolicited cards and upgrades, and strengthens disclosures, billing, and closure timelines. The key takeaway is enhanced consumer protection with clear penalties for non-compliance.
The RBI mandates Small Finance Banks to assess climate risks and fund eligible green projects, enhancing transparency and preventing greenwashing.
The RBI issued new Directions mandating stricter credit risk management, UFCE monitoring, and governance norms for Local Area Banks to strengthen financial stability.
