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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 417 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Fema / RBI : RBI's draft guidance highlights Board oversight, data governance and accountability as key foundations for responsible AI adoption...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 318 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 513 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 951 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 621 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 594 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 81 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 135 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 276 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


FEMA Section 9 Explained: Key Exemptions on Foreign Exchange Retention & Repatriation

January 12, 2026 2166 Views 0 comment Print

This article explains how Section 9 exempts certain foreign exchange holdings from repatriation duties. The key takeaway is that RBI-prescribed limits and conditions determine when retention is lawful.

RBI Issues Directions to Implement New FEMA Guarantee Rules

January 12, 2026 1428 Views 0 comment Print

Authorised dealer banks must follow the 2026 regulations for all cross-border guarantees. The circular ensures uniform compliance and updated reporting practices.

RBI AIFIs Prudential Norms on Capital Adequacy) Amendment Directions, 2026

January 9, 2026 432 Views 0 comment Print

The amendment updates capital adequacy norms for AIFIs by revising risk weights on non-resident corporate claims. It introduces differentiated treatment based on international and IFSC-specific credit ratings.

RBI (Small Finance Banks – Prudential Norms on Capital Adequacy) Amendment Directions, 2026

January 9, 2026 537 Views 0 comment Print

The regulator updates risk-weight norms for non-resident corporate exposures, linking capital requirements more closely to international credit ratings. The move aims to strengthen prudential discipline and risk sensitivity.

RBI (Commercial Banks – Prudential Norms on Capital Adequacy) Amendment Directions, 2026

January 9, 2026 1026 Views 0 comment Print

The regulator has revised capital adequacy norms by updating risk-weight mappings for non-resident corporate claims. The key takeaway is stricter treatment of unrated and downgraded exposures to enhance prudential discipline.

RBI FAQs on Cheque Clearing

January 8, 2026 2760 Views 0 comment Print

RBI clarified how cheque truncation and continuous clearing speed up settlements by using electronic images instead of physical cheques. The FAQs outline timelines, safeguards, and customer responsibilities.

Real Estate Transactions with Non-Residents- FEMA Angle

January 8, 2026 1248 Views 2 comments Print

Explains how real estate transactions with non-residents commonly violate FEMA due to misunderstood eligibility, payment, and repatriation rules, and what compliance requires.

RBI Proposes Mandatory Cooling-Off Period for Co-operative Bank Directors

January 8, 2026 4125 Views 0 comment Print

Draft governance amendments mandate a three-year cooling-off period after 10 years of continuous directorship to curb tenure circumvention and strengthen board independence.

NRI Returning to India: RNOR Tax Planning and FEMA Account Restructuring (RFC/FCNR/NRE)

January 7, 2026 2751 Views 0 comment Print

Learn how Resident but Not Ordinarily Resident (RNOR) status provides a tax-efficient window for returning NRIs to plan foreign income and repatriation before full residential taxation applies.

Draft RBI (Local Area Banks – Prudential Norms on Declaration of Dividend) Directions, 2026

January 7, 2026 486 Views 0 comment Print

The draft Directions introduce stricter eligibility and capital-linked limits on dividend payouts by Local Area Banks. The key takeaway is that dividends are now closely tied to prudential strength and asset quality.

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