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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Fema / RBI : RBI's draft guidance highlights Board oversight, data governance and accountability as key foundations for responsible AI adoption...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...
RBI has clarified that pre-sanctioned UPI credit lines will be regulated based on the nature of the underlying credit facility, not the payment channel. The amendment also requires banks to align such products with their credit policies and existing regulations.
RBI has amended the Small Finance Banks Credit Facilities Directions to clarify that pre-sanctioned UPI credit lines will be regulated based on the nature of the underlying credit facility. The amendment also mandates compliance with applicable prudential norms and bank credit policies.
RBI has allowed Authorised Dealer Category-I banks to exclude hedged positions arising from FCNR(B) deposits, ECBs, and OFCBs while calculating their net overnight open position. The amendment supports RBI’s swap facilities while maintaining compliance with existing risk management norms.
The Directions outline the revised Kisan Credit Card framework covering eligible farmers, credit limits, collateral norms, and agricultural financing. The scheme aims to improve access to affordable credit for agriculture and allied activities.
RBI has introduced a new multi-cycle credit reporting framework for NBFCs, replacing monthly reporting with four reporting cycles each month. The amendments also mandate CKYC reporting, incremental updates, and stricter compliance timelines.
RBI has introduced the Expected Credit Loss (ECL) Framework, requiring banks to make forward-looking provisions before loan defaults occur. The new regime takes effect from 1 April 2027, with phased implementation for legacy loans.
This guide explains when audited financial statements of overseas entities are mandatory for APR filing under the Overseas Investment Regulations. It highlights the role of control, host-country auditors, and common AD Bank compliance requirements.
The Karnataka High Court upheld the Appellate Tribunal’s finding that the respondents satisfied the definition of person resident in India under Section 2(v) of FEMA. It consequently affirmed the setting aside of penalties and confiscation imposed by the Enforcement Directorate.
The Third Amendment Directions provide CRR and SLR exemption for eligible fresh NRE term deposits with a minimum tenure of three years. The RBI also clarified that transfers from NRO accounts to NRE accounts are not eligible for the exemption.
The RBI has exempted fresh NRE term deposits of three years or more mobilized by Rural Co-operative Banks between June 19 and September 30, 2026 from CRR and SLR requirements. The exemption applies to the original deposit amount while it remains on the bank’s books, subject to specified conditions.
