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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 introduces a unified regulatory framework governing loan transfers, participations, and risk distribution by banks. The Directions streamline due diligence, capital treatment, and compliance requirements to strengthen India’s credit-risk market.
The new Directions mandate uniform customer due diligence and monitoring to curb money laundering and terror financing. They align domestic rules with global AML/CFT standards and take effect immediately.
Explains RBI’s restrictions on lending to directors and relatives and the measures aimed at preventing unethical reciprocal lending. Highlights the focus on strengthening credit risk controls.
The 2025 Directions mandate Board-approved policies, transparency in charges, and strict consumer consent for issuing and upgrading cards. Banks must ensure responsible credit issuance and robust grievance redressal mechanisms.
RBI has issued binding Directions prescribing how Regional Rural Banks must present and disclose their financial statements. The Directions apply to all RRBs with immediate effect and aim to improve transparency and uniformity. The key takeaway is mandatory compliance with standardised reporting norms.
Explains RBI’s 2025 framework enabling banks to issue long-term bonds for infrastructure and affordable housing, with key regulatory incentives such as CRR/SLR exemptions.
RBI’s new Directions define Board roles, director responsibilities, and governance structures for PSBs, private banks, and foreign banks. The framework strengthens oversight, risk management, and accountability across the banking system.
Explains RBI’s 2025 Directions defining rules for banks’ financial services operations, investment limits, risk controls, and governance obligations. Key takeaway: stricter oversight and prudential discipline.
RBI issues directions for opening, merging, and operating bank branches, mandating 25% in unbanked rural centres and oversight mechanisms for financial inclusion.
The 2025 directions provide a structured framework for voluntary amalgamation of banks, ensuring governance, shareholder approval, and regulatory oversight.
