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Inside RBI’s Sweeping Cancellation of 135 NBFC Registrations

Fema / RBI : Explains RBI's cancellation of 135 NBFC registrations under Section 45-IA, the SBR framework, cancellation grounds and the regulat...

July 20, 2026 429 Views 0 comment Print

Next Corporate Governance Challenge Isn’t AI—It’s Data Governance

Fema / RBI : RBI's draft guidance highlights Board oversight, data governance and accountability as key foundations for responsible AI adoption...

July 18, 2026 253 Views 0 comment Print

FLA Return under FEMA: Applicability, Due Date, Filing Process & Practical FAQs

Fema / RBI : Know the FLA Return filing requirement under FEMA, due date, FLAIR portal process, reporting rules, revisions and key compliance r...

July 18, 2026 324 Views 0 comment Print

New FEMA Compounding Framework: Shift from Enforcement to Compliance

Fema / RBI : FEMA Compounding Rules, 2024, RBI Directions and April 2025 amendments revise compounding, digital filing, jurisdictional limits a...

July 16, 2026 267 Views 0 comment Print

FEMA: NRI Status, Current and Capital Account Transactions

Fema / RBI : Explains NRI and resident status under FEMA, Section 3 restrictions, current and capital account transactions, and examples of per...

July 13, 2026 528 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


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 957 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 624 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 618 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 597 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 720 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Wilful Defaulter Proceedings Remanded After Natural Justice Violations: Bombay HC

Fema / RBI : Bombay HC permitted withdrawal of wilful defaulter orders and directed fresh proceedings after disclosure of relevant material, pe...

July 21, 2026 84 Views 0 comment Print

Calcutta HC Directs Borrower to RBI Ombudsman Over Undervalued Truck Auction

Fema / RBI : Calcutta HC permitted the borrower to file a fresh RBI Ombudsman complaint in the prescribed format and directed its consideration...

July 18, 2026 102 Views 0 comment Print

Calcutta HC Orders Completion of 32 Banking Company Liquidation

Fema / RBI : Calcutta HC directed completion of liquidation of 32 banking companies within six months with periodic reporting to RBI....

July 1, 2026 168 Views 0 comment Print

No FEMA Violation Where Foreign Nationals Qualify as Persons Resident in India: Karnataka HC

Fema / RBI : The Karnataka High Court upheld the Appellate Tribunal's finding that the respondents satisfied the definition of person resident ...

June 20, 2026 288 Views 0 comment Print

₹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 399 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


RBI issues draft Guidance on Regulatory Expectations for Data Governance

Fema / RBI : RBI released draft data governance guidance for regulated entities, inviting comments by August 17, 2026, on governance, data qual...

July 21, 2026 198 Views 0 comment Print

RBI Consolidates SRVA Framework & Rationalises INR Cross-Border Settlement Rules

Fema / RBI : RBI consolidates SRVA instructions, supersedes earlier circulars, permits FEMA transactions through SRVAs, and updates reporting w...

July 17, 2026 285 Views 0 comment Print

RBI Amends Local Area Bank Income Recognition Rules for Specified Non-Financial Assets

Fema / RBI : RBI amends Local Area Bank Directions on SNFA income recognition, reversal of unrealised income and accounting treatment, effectiv...

July 17, 2026 105 Views 0 comment Print

RBI Amends RRB Income Recognition Rules for Specified Non-Financial Assets

Fema / RBI : RBI amends RRB income recognition norms for SNFAs, prescribing treatment of unrealised income and realised receipts from October 1...

July 17, 2026 162 Views 0 comment Print

RBI Revises SNFA Income Recognition Rules for Rural Co-operative Banks

Fema / RBI : RBI amends income recognition norms for SNFAs, requiring reversal of unrealised income and prescribing accounting treatment from O...

July 17, 2026 87 Views 0 comment Print


Introduction of Legal Entity Identifier for Cross-border Transactions – FAQs

February 11, 2023 2283 Views 0 comment Print

Should an AD bank obtain a valid LEI for transactions less than INR 50 crore even if the customer has not done any transaction of INR 50 crore or above on or after October 1, 2022?

Key Insights about Tax Laws Surrounding International Money Transfers to India

February 11, 2023 6558 Views 1 comment Print

If you are sending money to India or receiving it from a foreign nation, a proper understanding of the applicable tax laws is essential. Over the years, several changes have been introduced to the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) of India and they have often been drastic

Travellers from G-20 countries allowed access to UPI at select international airports

February 10, 2023 1044 Views 0 comment Print

Reserve Bank of India RBI/2022-23/176 CO.DPSS.POLC.No.S–1907/02.14.006/2022-23 February 10, 2023 All Prepaid Payment Instrument (PPI) Issuers (Banks and Non-banks) and National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) Madam / Dear Sir, Issuance of PPIs to Foreign Nationals / Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) visiting India As announced in the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies dated February 08, 2023, it […]

RBI extends UPI facility to travelers & Increases repo rate by 25 basis points

February 8, 2023 834 Views 0 comment Print

An enhancement has recently been made to provide UPI access to non-resident Indians who have international mobile numbers linked to their NRE / NRO accounts. It is now proposed to permit all inbound travellers to India also to access UPI for their merchant payments (P2M) while they are in the country.

RBI Extends Market Trading Hours in respect of government securities

February 8, 2023 1455 Views 0 comment Print

RBI decided to restore market hours in respect of government securities from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM to 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM with effect from Monday, February 13, 2023

RBI Monetary Policy Committee increases policy rates by 25 basis points

February 8, 2023 1647 Views 0 comment Print

As announced in Monetary Policy Statement dated February 08, 2023, it has been decided by Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to increase policy repo rate under Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) by 25 basis points from 6.25 per cent to 6.50 per cent with immediate effect.

Determination of Residential Status under FEMA & Income Tax

February 7, 2023 22233 Views 0 comment Print

Understand what determines an individuals residential status under FEMA &amp Income Tax with relevant Indian laws & regulations. Discover NRIs significant contribution to Indian economy, inward remittances & transfer of technology.

Process To Establishment of Project Offices In India By Foreign Entities

February 6, 2023 6681 Views 0 comment Print

WHAT IS PROJECT OFFICE: A Project Office (PO) means a place of business established to represent the interests of a foreign company executing a project in India. Such offices are prohibited from undertaking or carrying on any activity other than the activity relating to the execution of the project for which such office is established. […]

Process to Establishment of Branch/Liaison Offices In India By Foreign Entities

February 1, 2023 4953 Views 0 comment Print

The establishment of a branch office/ liaison office or any other place of business in India by foreign entities is regulated in terms of Section 6(6) of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 read with Notification No. FEMA 22(R)/2016-RB dated March 31, 2016. These Regulations are amended from time to time to incorporate the changes […]

Is Forex Trading a Wise Choice for Investments in India?

February 1, 2023 2202 Views 0 comment Print

India is a developing market with intriguing foreign exchange (forex) trading. Long-term positive gains from trading Indian forex are possible if you have patience. There are lots of investors hoping to profit from the currency market’s possibilities.

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