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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 Compounding application not maintainable post completion of adjudication

August 13, 2025 930 Views 0 comment Print

Calcutta High Court held that compounding application under Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 cannot be maintained post completion of adjudication process. Accordingly, appeal failed and hereby dismissed.

RBI Moves Cheque Truncation System to Continuous Clearing

August 13, 2025 2700 Views 0 comment Print

The RBI is transitioning its Cheque Truncation System to a new continuous clearing and settlement model, aiming for faster processing and payment release.

RBI Panel Proposes FREE-AI Framework for Responsible Use of AI in Finance

August 13, 2025 1590 Views 0 comment Print

The Reserve Bank of India has released a report outlining the FREE-AI framework, a set of principles and recommendations for the responsible and ethical use of artificial intelligence in the financial sector.

RBI Allows Vostro Account Holders to Invest in Govt Bonds

August 12, 2025 1467 Views 0 comment Print

RBI permits non-resident Vostro account holders to invest surplus rupee funds in Central Government Securities, aiming to boost international trade settlements.

RBI’s PRAVAAH Portal for Digital Approvals

August 9, 2025 4332 Views 2 comments Print

The RBI has launched PRAVAAH, a digital portal for regulatory approvals. It offers a secure, paperless, and time-bound process for individuals and entities.

Return to India Doesn’t Override 182-Day FEMA Test

August 8, 2025 2037 Views 0 comment Print

An appellate tribunal upheld a penalty on an NRI for purchasing agricultural land, dismissing arguments on the ‘omission vs. repeal’ of a key FEMA provision.

Glimpse of RBI Compliance Portal For NBFCs

August 7, 2025 3402 Views 0 comment Print

A guide to RBI’s Scale Based Regulations for NBFCs, detailing different layers of compliance and key reporting portals like PRAVAAH, DAKSH, CIMS, CERSAI, and CKYC.

RBI Monetary Policy August 2025- Key Rates Unchanged and Measures

August 6, 2025 1689 Views 0 comment Print

A summary of the RBI’s August 2025 monetary policy, detailing unchanged repo rates, inflation and GDP projections, and new measures for bank customer claims and retail investors.

RBI Keeps Repo Rate at 5.5% as Inflation Moderates

August 6, 2025 891 Views 0 comment Print

The RBI maintains its repo rate at 5.5% amidst stable growth and moderating inflation. New policies will standardize claims for deceased customers and allow auto-bidding on the Retail Direct portal.

Reserve Bank of India (Co-Lending Arrangements) Directions, 2025

August 6, 2025 3147 Views 0 comment Print

RBI releases updated 2025 guidelines on co-lending arrangements for banks and NBFCs, covering compliance, disclosure, borrower rights, and operational rules.

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