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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 243 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 1212 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 261 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


FEMA Violation by NRI – Why Using a Resident Account Can Cost You Heavily

September 5, 2025 6981 Views 0 comment Print

Appellate Tribunal reduced a FEMA penalty against an NRI who received property sale proceeds in a resident account, citing the lack of fraudulent intent.

LFAR Compliance by Statutory Central Auditors in a Banking Company

September 3, 2025 2199 Views 0 comment Print

A summary of the revised RBI-mandated Long Form Audit Report (LFAR) for Statutory Central Auditors (SCAs), covering key clauses, risks, and compliance standards for banks in India.

Myths of Remittance Basis for NRIs in the UK

September 3, 2025 513 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the Remittance Basis of UK taxation for non-domiciled individuals and NRIs. Debunking 6 common myths about filing, allowances, and foreign income to avoid tax errors.

FEMA Rules in India for NRIs – A Complete Guide

September 1, 2025 5994 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the key FEMA regulations that govern NRIs in India, including rules for banking, investments, property transactions, and repatriation of funds.

Different Types of NBFC Registrations & Its Purposes

September 1, 2025 3405 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the different types of Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) in India, including classifications by liability and the RBI’s layered framework.

Overseas Direct Investment: Legal Framework, Routes & Compliance

August 30, 2025 5682 Views 0 comment Print

A summary of India’s Overseas Direct Investment (ODI) framework, covering key definitions, eligible entities, and the distinction between automatic and approval routes under FEMA.

RBI Directive on Updated UNSC Sanctions List

August 25, 2025 1275 Views 0 comment Print

The Reserve Bank of India directs regulated entities to comply with recent amendments to the UN Security Council’s ISIL (Da’esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List.

Brief on RBI’s New (Co-Lending Arrangements) Directions, 2025

August 23, 2025 2736 Views 0 comment Print

The RBI has released new co-lending guidelines, repealing the 2020 framework. The updated rules remove CLM-2, introduce a 10% minimum share, and extend DLG.

No compounding allowed on application made by person found guilty under FEMA after adjudication

August 21, 2025 882 Views 0 comment Print

Assessee filed a writ petition challenging the Reserve Bank of India’s decision to return his compounding application. The application was filed after an adjudication order had already been passed against him under FEMA.

Inclusive Digital KYC: A Necessity or a Reform?

August 20, 2025 942 Views 0 comment Print

The Supreme Court of India orders government and private entities to make digital KYC processes inclusive for persons with disabilities, citing violations of equality and dignity.

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