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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 462 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Fema / RBI : RBI's draft guidance highlights Board oversight, data governance and accountability as key foundations for responsible AI adoption...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 351 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 546 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 96 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 108 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 324 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 237 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 114 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 168 Views 0 comment Print


Refinancing of ECB at lower all-in-cost – Simplification of procedure

August 27, 2014 1916 Views 0 comment Print

On a review, it has been decided to simplify the procedure by delegating powers to the AD Category – I banks to approve even those cases where the AMP of the fresh ECB is exceeding the residual maturity of the existing ECB under the automatic route subject to the following conditions:

KYC Document for opening a Bank Account & RBI Measures for simplification

August 26, 2014 3606 Views 3 comments Print

1. Single document for proof of identity and proof of address- There is now no requirement of submitting two separate documents for proof of identity and proof of address. If the officially valid document submitted for opening a bank account has both, identity and address of the person, there is no need for submitting any other documentary proof.

Review of policy on FDI in Defence sector, amendment to Consolidated FDI Policy Circular 2014

August 26, 2014 1286 Views 0 comment Print

In the I& B and Defence sectors where the sectoral cap is less than 49%, the company would need to be ‘owned and controlled’ by resident Indian citizens and Indian companies, which are owned and controlled by resident Indian citizens.

RBI amends norms for lending against shares by Systemically Important NBFCs

August 25, 2014 3447 Views 0 comment Print

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) vide its notification dated August 21, 2014[1] has come up with amendment in norms for regulating lending against shares by (NBFC-SI), i.e. (NBFCs having a net worth of 100 crores or more) effective from Thursday, the 21st of August, 2014.

Setting up a Company abroad by Indian Residents-Regulatory Requirements

August 15, 2014 41666 Views 5 comments Print

With the advent of Globalization, more and more Indians are interested in doing business outside India. They want to set-up a branch office or a subsidiary abroad. There are multiple benefits of doing so such as cost reduction because they save on import duty, ease of doing business, building an international brand etc.

`Prepaid Payment Instruments A Future Payment solution for all – In Indian Perspective

August 12, 2014 7392 Views 0 comment Print

Some time back we read in the headlines that individuals without bank account can soon withdraw money from ATMs. So we have a card without bank accounts?? Yes it is true in India. Now ATMs withdrawal without bank accounts.

RBI – Third Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy, 2014-15- No Change in Key Policy Rates

August 5, 2014 2031 Views 0 comment Print

The Ministry of Finance states that in RBI’s bi-monthly credit policy announced today, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has kept the policy rate unchanged, as expected by markets. RBI has, however, reduced the SLR by 50 basis points giving banks greater leeway to lend, the Ministry adds. The Ministry further observes that as the economy picks-up and demand grows, this will allow an increase in bank credit. Recent data on inflation shows that inflation is moderating. The Finance Ministry states that on its part, the Government remains committed to the path of fiscal consolidation and reviving the investment cycle that will help bring down inflation and pick-up growth further.

Acquisition & Transfer of Immovable Property in India by Foreign Nationals – Clarification

August 1, 2014 4196 Views 0 comment Print

It has come to notice of the Central Government that foreign nationals are buying immovable property illegally in some parts of the country. Many organizations and social groups have also made representations to the Central Government expressing their serious concerns in this regard. It has also been observed that foreign nationals coming to India and […]

RBI keeps in line with DIPP: switches to National Industrial Classification 2008 for FDI Reporting

July 22, 2014 7545 Views 0 comment Print

Aditya Shah DIPP has vide their Press Release Note 4 Of 2014 Series[1] has switched from the old NIC 1987 version to new NIC 2008 for the purpose of classification for Industrial Licenses and Industrial Entrepreneur’s Memorandum (IEM) proposal that have been submitted to DIPP. In light of those changes and to ensure that the […]

A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.11 Dated July 22, 2014

July 22, 2014 2349 Views 0 comment Print

Reserve Bank has since amended the Principal Regulations through the Foreign Exchange Management (Export of Goods and Services) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2014 notified vide Notification No. FEMA 310/2014-RB dated June 12, 2014 c.f. G.S.R. No. 434 (E) dated July 8, 2014.

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