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Money Mule Activities in India: Legal Implications and Consequences

Fema / RBI : Individuals who receive or transfer funds on behalf of others may face prosecution under various Indian laws. The article explains...

June 2, 2026 237 Views 0 comment Print

Annual Survey on Computer Software & ITES Exports: RBI FAQs

Fema / RBI : RBI has reiterated that software and ITES exporters must submit the annual survey based on the previous financial year. The guidel...

June 2, 2026 5856 Views 1 comment Print

Survey on Foreign Liabilities & Assets of Mutual Fund AMCs in India: FAQs

Fema / RBI : RBI requires mutual funds to report foreign liabilities and assets annually for compilation of Balance of Payments and Internation...

June 2, 2026 3564 Views 0 comment Print

Round-Tripping in Indian Foreign Exchange Law: Regulatory Suspicion Without Statutory Prohibition

Fema / RBI : This article explains why FEMA does not explicitly prohibit round-tripping transactions and how regulators instead control them th...

June 2, 2026 186 Views 0 comment Print

Service Exporters to File Monthly EDF Under New FEMA Export Regulations from October 2026

Fema / RBI : Service exporters must file monthly EDF declarations from October 2026 under new FEMA regulations. Non-compliance may affect eBRC ...

May 28, 2026 1209 Views 0 comment Print


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Portfolio Investment Positions by Counterpart Economy (formerly CPIS) – India: FAQs

Fema / RBI : RBI has clarified reporting requirements, valuation methods, submission procedures, and entity obligations under the Portfolio Inv...

June 2, 2026 648 Views 0 comment Print

Draft RBI (Local Area Banks – Financial Statements: Presentation and Disclosures) Third Amendment Directions, 2026

Fema / RBI : The amendment redefines revenue reserves by excluding provisions for liabilities and depreciation. This ensures clearer classifica...

April 9, 2026 486 Views 0 comment Print

Draft RBI (Commercial Banks – Financial Statements: Presentation and Disclosures) Sixth Amendment Directions, 2026

Fema / RBI : RBI revises the definition of revenue reserves to exclude provisions and liabilities. The change enhances transparency and consist...

April 9, 2026 456 Views 0 comment Print

Draft RBI (Commercial Banks – Prudential Norms on Capital Adequacy) Fifth Amendment Directions, 2026

Fema / RBI : The Reserve Bank of India has removed a key provision from capital adequacy norms to ensure consistency with updated investment ru...

April 9, 2026 450 Views 0 comment Print

Draft RBI (Regional Rural Banks – Classification, Valuation, and Operation of Investment Portfolio) Amendment Directions, 2026

Fema / RBI : RBI introduces annual IFR assessment instead of continuous compliance for RRBs. The change reduces operational burden while mainta...

April 9, 2026 537 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


₹50.13 Lakh Seized Cash Held Benami; Subsequent ITR Filing Cannot Defeat Proceedings

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...

May 29, 2026 210 Views 0 comment Print

FEMA Tribunal Lifts Property Seizure After Repatriation; Section 37A Not for Perpetual Attachment

Fema / RBI : The case examined whether Indian assets could remain seized after foreign asset value was repatriated. The Tribunal ruled that onc...

May 29, 2026 111 Views 0 comment Print

SAFEMA directs Bank Account Release on Deposit of Alleged Crime Proceeds

Fema / RBI : The appellant claimed the disputed funds were received unknowingly and had attempted to return them. The Tribunal granted relief b...

May 29, 2026 66 Views 0 comment Print

Mere Relationship to Alleged Betting Operator Not Enough to Freeze Assets: SAFEMA

Fema / RBI : The Tribunal held that bank accounts cannot remain frozen merely because the account holder is related to a suspect or under inves...

May 29, 2026 258 Views 0 comment Print

Asset Freeze on Non-Accused Family Members Upheld During Pending PMLA Proceedings

Fema / RBI : The Tribunal held that retention of seized assets can continue under Section 8(3) when a PMLA prosecution complaint is already pen...

May 29, 2026 375 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


RBI (Rural Co-operative Banks – Governance) Amendment Directions, 2026

Fema / RBI : RBI amended governance rules for Rural Co-operative Banks after observing that some directors were briefly resigning and returning...

May 25, 2026 348 Views 0 comment Print

RBI (Urban Co-operative Banks – Governance) Amendment Directions, 2026

Fema / RBI : RBI amended governance rules for Urban Co-operative Banks after finding directors briefly resigning and rejoining boards to bypass...

May 25, 2026 1398 Views 0 comment Print

RBI Issues Revised Draft Directions on Loan Recovery & Recovery Agents

Fema / RBI : RBI issued revised draft directions to regulate recovery practices of banks, NBFCs, and other regulated entities. The framework pr...

May 21, 2026 624 Views 0 comment Print

RBI invites comments on draft RBI (Capital Adequacy) Amendment Directions, 2026

Fema / RBI : RBI has released draft amendment directions for commercial and small finance banks to strengthen Pillar 3 disclosures under Basel ...

May 21, 2026 282 Views 0 comment Print

RBI (Commercial Banks – Classification, Valuation, and Operation of Investment Portfolio) Second Amendment Directions, 2026

Fema / RBI : RBI has abolished the mandatory Investment Fluctuation Reserve requirement for commercial banks following changes in market risk a...

May 19, 2026 249 Views 0 comment Print


ED Fails to Prove HSBC Geneva Account, FEMA Charges Dropped

October 25, 2025 1182 Views 0 comment Print

Appellate Tribunal dismissed FEMA proceedings after the ED could not provide authenticated HSBC Geneva bank statements. The ruling emphasizes that unverified evidence cannot support prosecution.

RBI Draft Directions Issued for Capital Market, NBFC Rules

October 24, 2025 582 Views 0 comment Print

RBI issued draft directions on Capital Market Exposure for banks and amendments to NBFC Scale-Based Regulation, inviting public and stakeholder comments by November 21, 2025.

RBI Mandates Updates to UNSC Al-Qaida Sanctions List for REs

October 24, 2025 669 Views 0 comment Print

RBI circular on UAPA Section 51A requires Regulated Entities (REs) to update records based on the UNSC’s amended ISIL/Al-Qaida Sanctions List for compliance.

RBI Draft circular on Unique Transaction Identifier for OTC Derivative Transactions

October 23, 2025 861 Views 0 comment Print

RBI releases a draft circular proposing a mandatory Unique Transaction Identifier (UTI) for all OTC derivative deals in India to enhance global data aggregation and market transparency.

RBI Directs Banks to Update Terror Sanctions List for KYC Compliance

October 23, 2025 687 Views 0 comment Print

RBI directed Regulated Entities to comply with a UNSC update to the ISIL/Al-Qaida Sanctions List under UAPA Section 51A, amending the entry for Ahmad Hussain Al-Sharaa.

Account Aggregator Framework: A Complete Application-to-Compliance Guide for Fintech Founders & NBFC Professionals

October 16, 2025 1830 Views 0 comment Print

The RBI Account Aggregator framework mandates a ₹2 Cr NOF and digital-first compliance. Understand the AA licensing process, post-registration audits, and security requirements.

RBI Allows Exporters to Open Foreign Currency Accounts in IFSC

October 15, 2025 1683 Views 0 comment Print

RBI amended FEMA regulations to permit Indian exporters to hold Foreign Currency Accounts in IFSC banks (like GIFT City). This move facilitates trade, reduces transaction costs, and manages exchange rate risk.

Claims Settlement for Deceased Customers – Recent RBI Directions

October 15, 2025 6387 Views 3 comments Print

RBI Notification No. RBI/2025-26/82 mandates uniform, transparent procedures for settling deceased customers’ claims across banks. Sets 15-day time limits and penalty for delays.

RBI’s Game-Changer: How a Quiet Policy Shift Could Reshape India’s Financing Landscape

October 13, 2025 693 Views 0 comment Print

You’re running a mid-sized infrastructure company in India, and you’ve been watching your borrowing costs creep higher while domestic banks tighten their purse strings. Your expansion plans are stalling, not because of lack of demand, but because of expensive capital.

RBI ₹2000 Note Withdrawal: 98.35% Returned by Sept 2025

October 13, 2025 1374 Views 0 comment Print

The RBI announced the withdrawal of ₹2000 notes in May 2023. As of Sept 30, 2025, 98.35% of notes are returned. Notes remain legal tender; exchange/deposit continues at RBI offices.

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