Fema / RBI : The 2026 FEMA amendment removes uncertainty surrounding INR borrowings by resident individuals from NRIs and OCI relatives. The RB...
Fema / RBI : Explains how ECBs allow Indian entities to borrow abroad while ensuring compliance with RBI rules. Key takeaway: growth is enabled...
Fema / RBI : Expanding overseas is easier under new rules, but compliance risks remain. Missing filings or structuring errors can trigger penal...
Fema / RBI : The issue concerns alternative settlement mechanisms for international trade. The framework allows INR-based transactions with fle...
Goods and Services Tax : ECGC payouts in INR do not qualify as export proceeds under GST and FEMA laws. Exporters must secure AD bank write-offs to avoid r...
Corporate Law : Authorities found Dubai property acquisitions by Indian residents routed through hawala, leading to action for violations of FEMA ...
Fema / RBI : BCAS submits comments on RBI’s draft External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) regulations, seeking clarity on eligibility, KYC norms...
Fema / RBI : BCAS provides feedback on draft FEMA trade regulations, flags concerns over AD bank powers, seeks clarity and consistency....
Fema / RBI : New FEMA rules allow settlement of foreign exchange violations with penalties up to ₹5 crore. Pending cases will follow earlier ...
Fema / RBI : The Government amended FEMA regulations, enabling resolution of violations up to ₹5 crore by paying fines. Ongoing cases follow ...
Corporate Law : The Appellate Tribunal under SAFEMA held that routing demonetized cash through another person’s bank account constituted a benam...
Fema / RBI : The issue was whether properties purchased using company funds could escape benami classification. The Tribunal held that unexplai...
Fema / RBI : The Tribunal ruled that transactions predating the alleged crime cannot be treated as proceeds of crime without a clear link. It s...
Fema / RBI : The issue was whether properties unconnected to crime could be attached under PMLA. The Tribunal held that equivalent value assets...
Fema / RBI : The Tribunal ruled that taxation of income does not negate its use in benami transactions. Even disclosed or assessed income can f...
Fema / RBI : RBI has withdrawn the requirement for prior approval of tie-ups between AD banks and non-bank remittance platforms. The new framew...
Fema / RBI : RBI has notified Foreign Exchange Management (Authorised Persons) Regulations, 2026 to streamline authorisation norms under FEMA. ...
Fema / RBI : RBI notified the Foreign Exchange Management (Authorised Persons) Regulations, 2026 introducing revised eligibility, compliance, a...
Fema / RBI : The issue involved foreign investment limits in the insurance sector under FEMA regulations. The amendment allows up to 100% FDI u...
Fema / RBI : The issue involved foreign investment from countries sharing land borders with India. The amendment mandates Government approval f...
The Appellate Tribunal under SAFEMA held that routing demonetized cash through another person’s bank account constituted a benami transaction under the PBPT Act. The Tribunal ruled that cash qualifies as “property” and attachment could continue to the extent of the remaining benefit retained.
RBI has withdrawn the requirement for prior approval of tie-ups between AD banks and non-bank remittance platforms. The new framework shifts full compliance responsibility to Authorised Dealers while strengthening transparency and customer protection measures.
RBI has notified Foreign Exchange Management (Authorised Persons) Regulations, 2026 to streamline authorisation norms under FEMA. Revised framework seeks to improve foreign exchange service delivery while reducing compliance burdens for authorised entities.
The 2026 FEMA amendment removes uncertainty surrounding INR borrowings by resident individuals from NRIs and OCI relatives. The RBI has now prescribed clear conditions relating to fund receipt channels and repayment rules.
RBI notified the Foreign Exchange Management (Authorised Persons) Regulations, 2026 introducing revised eligibility, compliance, and operational conditions for authorised persons. The regulations also restructure forex operations through new categorisation and oversight mechanisms.
The issue involved foreign investment limits in the insurance sector under FEMA regulations. The amendment allows up to 100% FDI under the automatic route, subject to regulatory compliance. The change aims to boost foreign participation while ensuring oversight.
The issue involved foreign investment from countries sharing land borders with India. The amendment mandates Government approval for such investments, including indirect ownership. The ruling strengthens scrutiny to safeguard national interests.
Explains how ECBs allow Indian entities to borrow abroad while ensuring compliance with RBI rules. Key takeaway: growth is enabled within strict regulatory limits.
Expanding overseas is easier under new rules, but compliance risks remain. Missing filings or structuring errors can trigger penalties and scrutiny.
The update prohibits most INR derivative contracts with related entities. Only specific transactions such as cancellations and non-related back-to-back trades are permitted.
