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Fema / RBI : Explains RBI's cancellation of 135 NBFC registrations under Section 45-IA, the SBR framework, cancellation grounds and the regulat...
Fema / RBI : RBI's draft guidance highlights Board oversight, data governance and accountability as key foundations for responsible AI adoption...
Fema / RBI : Know the FLA Return filing requirement under FEMA, due date, FLAIR portal process, reporting rules, revisions and key compliance r...
Fema / RBI : FEMA Compounding Rules, 2024, RBI Directions and April 2025 amendments revise compounding, digital filing, jurisdictional limits a...
Fema / RBI : Explains NRI and resident status under FEMA, Section 3 restrictions, current and capital account transactions, and examples of per...
Fema / RBI : RBI has clarified reporting requirements, valuation methods, submission procedures, and entity obligations under the Portfolio Inv...
Fema / RBI : The amendment redefines revenue reserves by excluding provisions for liabilities and depreciation. This ensures clearer classifica...
Fema / RBI : RBI revises the definition of revenue reserves to exclude provisions and liabilities. The change enhances transparency and consist...
Fema / RBI : The Reserve Bank of India has removed a key provision from capital adequacy norms to ensure consistency with updated investment ru...
Fema / RBI : RBI introduces annual IFR assessment instead of continuous compliance for RRBs. The change reduces operational burden while mainta...
Fema / RBI : Bombay HC permitted withdrawal of wilful defaulter orders and directed fresh proceedings after disclosure of relevant material, pe...
Fema / RBI : Calcutta HC permitted the borrower to file a fresh RBI Ombudsman complaint in the prescribed format and directed its consideration...
Fema / RBI : Calcutta HC directed completion of liquidation of 32 banking companies within six months with periodic reporting to RBI....
Fema / RBI : The Karnataka High Court upheld the Appellate Tribunal's finding that the respondents satisfied the definition of person resident ...
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...
Fema / RBI : RBI released draft data governance guidance for regulated entities, inviting comments by August 17, 2026, on governance, data qual...
Fema / RBI : RBI consolidates SRVA instructions, supersedes earlier circulars, permits FEMA transactions through SRVAs, and updates reporting w...
Fema / RBI : RBI amends Local Area Bank Directions on SNFA income recognition, reversal of unrealised income and accounting treatment, effectiv...
Fema / RBI : RBI amends RRB income recognition norms for SNFAs, prescribing treatment of unrealised income and realised receipts from October 1...
Fema / RBI : RBI amends income recognition norms for SNFAs, requiring reversal of unrealised income and prescribing accounting treatment from O...
The new Rules tighten compliance for NGOs through activity-specific registration, stricter disclosures, financial conditions, and enhanced accountability in foreign funding.
RBI has launched the Integrated Ombudsman Scheme, 2026, providing a centralized, cost-free mechanism for resolving complaints against regulated entities. The Scheme also introduces structured settlements, compensation, and an appeal process.
RBI has updated the FLA Return FAQs, clarifying who must file, the 15 July deadline, revision procedures, and reporting requirements under FEMA. The guidance helps entities avoid compliance lapses and potential penalties.
Calcutta HC directed completion of liquidation of 32 banking companies within six months with periodic reporting to RBI.
The 2026 FEMA amendment expands portfolio investment eligibility beyond NRIs and OCIs to all individuals resident outside India. It also raises investment limits and introduces stricter approval norms for specified investments.
The article examines how recent FEMA reforms have simplified downstream investments while highlighting unresolved issues involving FOCCs, pricing rules, and regulatory interpretation.
India has expanded portfolio investment access by allowing any individual resident outside India to invest in listed Indian companies. The amendment widens the investor base while retaining safeguards for sensitive investments and ownership changes.
This article highlights the most common mistakes made while filing the RBI’s FLA Return, including errors in FDI, ODI, valuation, and reporting classifications. It explains how understanding RBI reporting requirements can help companies avoid inaccurate filings and regulatory scrutiny.
The RBI’s 2026 Directions replace the earlier framework by introducing Total Return Swaps, credit index CDS, and exchange-traded credit derivatives. The reforms significantly expand hedging tools while strengthening the regulatory framework for market participants.
The article explains how the RBI’s Sixth Amendment widens SNRR account usage through IFSC branches while clarifying that it does not alter the legal classification of FDI, ECB, or current account transactions.
