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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 423 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Fema / RBI : RBI's draft guidance highlights Board oversight, data governance and accountability as key foundations for responsible AI adoption...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 321 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 519 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 957 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 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 153 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 282 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


Amendments to Directions – Compounding of Contraventions under FEMA, 1999

November 24, 2025 1029 Views 0 comment Print

RBI revises account details for receiving compounding application fees and sums under FEMA, simplifying payment through NEFT and RTGS.

FIU-IND had not justified imposing ₹10,000 per suspicious transaction for delay: SAFEMA

November 20, 2025 579 Views 0 comment Print

Tribunal affirms major penalties for widespread delays and non-reporting of NTRs, STRs, and CBWTRs. Held that systemic AML lapses cannot be excused by technical issues; strict compliance is mandatory.

Tribunal Orders De-Novo Inquiry After Wrong Reliance on Recalled SC Judgment

November 20, 2025 2370 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal set aside the earlier order because it had relied on the now-recalled Ganpati Dealcom judgment while excluding pre-2016 funding from scrutiny. The matter has been sent back for fresh adjudication, ensuring the Benami allegations are reconsidered on merits.

FEMA Penalty Reduced but Violation Confirmed for Netting-Off Unauthorised Foreign Commission

November 20, 2025 2667 Views 0 comment Print

Tribunal reduces FEMA penalty from ₹30 lakh to ₹10 lakh, confirming that unauthorised netting-off of ₹1.72 crore foreign commission violated statutory repatriation rules.

Tribunal Upholds FD Attachment: Deep Shareholding Links Justify Treating Assets as Proceeds of Crime

November 20, 2025 474 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal ruled that even without direct fund transfer, deep financial and management integration justified tagging the deposits as value of proceeds of crime. The attachment was sustained as the company formed part of the same economic group.

Directors Not Liable for Pre-Appointment FEMA Contraventions, Tribunal Slashes Penalties, Company Liable 

November 20, 2025 864 Views 0 comment Print

The tribunal confirmed penalties against a company and responsible directors for not realizing export proceeds of Rs.36 crores, emphasizing that commercial disputes cannot override FEMA obligations.

RBI updates Alert List of unauthorised forex trading platforms

November 19, 2025 8859 Views 1 comment Print

RBI updated its Alert List by adding multiple unregulated forex trading websites, warning the public against using platforms operating without authorisation. The key takeaway is to rely only on RBI-approved entities for forex transactions.

Regulatory Overview: NRI/OCI Investments in Indian Partnerships under FEMA

November 18, 2025 3129 Views 0 comment Print

 Explains how FEMA permits NRIs and OCIs to invest in partnership firms, the conditions for repatriation, prohibited sectors, and mandatory compliance requirements.

RBI Approves Silver-Backed Loans: What Borrowers Must Know

November 18, 2025 2928 Views 0 comment Print

Breaks down the RBI’s decision allowing silver as collateral, the LTV structure, and borrower protections under the new secured lending framework.

External Commercial Borrowings (ECB): Indian & International Perspectives with Legal Analysis

November 17, 2025 1800 Views 0 comment Print

 Summarizes how ECBs are regulated under FEMA and RBI rules, highlighting the proposed market-driven 2025 framework and its impact on borrowers.

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