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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 453 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Fema / RBI : RBI's draft guidance highlights Board oversight, data governance and accountability as key foundations for responsible AI adoption...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 256 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 348 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 270 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 543 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 969 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 600 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 726 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 90 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 Invites Comments on Draft Foreign Investment Rules 2026 Replacing NDI Rules

Fema / RBI :  RBI released draft Foreign Investment Rules, 2026 for public comments until August 31, 2026, proposing a simplified, principle-b...

July 22, 2026 279 Views 0 comment Print

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 231 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 300 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 108 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


Entities into which FDI can be made

March 18, 2019 14460 Views 0 comment Print

For a country where capital is not readily available, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has been an important source of funds for entities. I would like to share my views on entities into which FDI can be done. ENTITIES INTO WHICH FDI CAN BE MADE 1. Partnership Firm / Proprietary Concern 2. Venture Capital Fund 3. […]

Foreign Direct Investment – Who can invest in India

March 16, 2019 3303 Views 6 comments Print

It is the intent and objective of the Government of India to attract and promote foreign direct investment in order to supplement domestic capital, technology and skills, for accelerated economic growth. Foreign Direct Investment, as distinguished from portfolio investment, has the connotation of establishing a “lasting interest‟ in an enterprise that is resident in an […]

Reserve Bank of India (Prevention of Market Abuse) Directions, 2019

March 15, 2019 1692 Views 0 comment Print

These Directions shall be called the Reserve Bank of India (Prevention of Market Abuse) Directions, 2019.(2) They shall come into force on March 15, 2019.(3) These Directions shall apply to transactions of all participants in markets for financial instruments but shall exclude transactions executed through the recognized stock exchanges under and in accordance with the regulations of the Securities and Exchange Board of India.

Management of Non-Performing Asset the Importance of Cash Flow

March 15, 2019 3186 Views 0 comment Print

The old dictums Prevention is better than cure and A stich in time saves nine are very much applicable and relevant in the matter of classifying the account as Non-Performing Asset (NPA).

RBI- Trade Credit Policy – Revised framework

March 13, 2019 2142 Views 0 comment Print

Trade Credits can be raised under the automatic route up to the amount specified in the Annexto this circular and in compliance with the other applicable norms. The designated AD Category I bank while considering the Trade Credit proposal is expected to ensure compliance with applicable Trade Credit guidelines by their constituents. Any contravention of the applicable provisions will invite penal action or adjudication under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999.

LEI Code – A Unique Code for Entities Participate in Financial Transaction

March 13, 2019 4704 Views 0 comment Print

The LEI system has been implemented in a phased manner for participants (other than individuals) in the over-the-counter markets for rupee interest rate derivatives, foreign currency derivatives and credit derivatives in India in terms of RBI circular FMRD.FMID No. 14/11.01.007/2016-17 dated June 1, 2017 and for large corporate borrowers of banks in terms of RBI […]

Investment by Resident Indian in JV/WOS abroad

March 12, 2019 9777 Views 5 comments Print

With the aim to diversify the business abroad, avail the opportunity given by the overseas market, in order to make full utilization of full capacity, branding, and many more reasons to inspire the entities to go overseas, invest and set up an entity outside the jurisdiction. Further, it’s not only benefits the investing entities, but […]

No advocate / chartered accountants can represent willful defaulter

March 11, 2019 6243 Views 0 comment Print

Assessee-company being a ‘willful defaulter’ could not be represented through the lawyers or Chartered Accountants as the personal hearing was available only to borrower Director and Promoter of the alleged default unit.

How to Set up Branch/ Liaison Office in India

March 11, 2019 35772 Views 0 comment Print

Recently, India has been growing at an unprecedented pace which has aroused a keen interest among foreign entities to establish their operations in India and tap into one of the largest and fastest growing market, and have access to some of the best human resources in the world.

How to Set up Project Office in India?

March 11, 2019 26559 Views 3 comments Print

‘Project Office’ means a place of business to represent the interests of the foreign company executing a project in India but excludes a Liaison Office.The project office is the ideal method for companies to establish a business presence in India, if the object is to have a presence for a limited period of time.

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