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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


RBI invites comments on draft circular on Counterparty Credit Risk

August 20, 2025 927 Views 0 comment Print

The RBI has released a draft circular to update its guidelines on Counterparty Credit Risk, aligning them with international standards and market realities. 

Establishing a Branch Office (BO) in India

August 20, 2025 1317 Views 0 comment Print

An overview of how to set up a Branch Office in India. Learn about the eligibility criteria, RBI approval process, and ongoing compliance requirements for foreign companies.

Establishing a Liaison Office (LO) in India

August 20, 2025 1758 Views 0 comment Print

An overview of how to set up a Liaison Office in India. Learn about the eligibility criteria, RBI approval process, and ongoing compliance requirements for foreign companies.

Establishing a Project Office (PO) in India

August 20, 2025 1353 Views 0 comment Print

A guide to setting up a Project Office in India. Learn about the eligibility criteria, the RBI approval process, and ongoing compliance requirements for foreign companies.

Banks Repaying FDs on Holidays: Appropriate or Not?

August 18, 2025 1866 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about RBI guidelines on fixed deposit maturity dates that fall on a holiday. Discover why banks should pay interest for the holiday and what to do if they don’t.

Greenwashing & Limits of ESG Law: A Call for Regulatory Reform in India

August 18, 2025 1536 Views 0 comment Print

Explore how greenwashing undermines India’s ESG framework. This summary examines regulatory gaps, legal challenges, and the need for stronger laws to ensure transparency and trust.

RBI Proposes New FEMA Rules to Simplify Cross-Border Guarantees

August 17, 2025 1899 Views 0 comment Print

The RBI has proposed new draft regulations to rationalize guarantees under FEMA 1999 expanding the automatic route and introducing new reporting requirements.

Beyond Borders: A Deep Dive Into NRE, NRO, FCNR(B), SNRR & RFC Accounts

August 15, 2025 3348 Views 0 comment Print

A practical guide to FEMA-compliant bank accounts like NRE, NRO, and FCNR. Learn about eligibility, features, and tax implications for NRIs and residents.

RBI Mandates Alternative KYC Verification Methods for Disabled Customers

August 14, 2025 2157 Views 0 comment Print

RBI directs banks, NBFCs, and other entities to implement Supreme Court’s accessibility guidelines for digital KYC, ensuring inclusion for persons with disabilities.

New RBI KYC Directions Ensure No Rejection for Persons with Disabilities

August 14, 2025 1935 Views 1 comment Print

The Reserve Bank of India has issued its second amendment to the KYC Directions, adding provisions for persons with disabilities, clarifying rules for international transactions, and incorporating Aadhaar Face Authentication.

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