Fema / RBI : The article explains that the FLA Return is a position-based FEMA compliance triggered by outstanding foreign investments, not by ...
Fema / RBI : RBI has updated the FLA Return FAQs, clarifying who must file, the 15 July deadline, revision procedures, and reporting requiremen...
Fema / RBI : The 2026 FEMA amendment expands portfolio investment eligibility beyond NRIs and OCIs to all individuals resident outside India. I...
Fema / RBI : The article examines how recent FEMA reforms have simplified downstream investments while highlighting unresolved issues involving...
Fema / RBI : India has expanded portfolio investment access by allowing any individual resident outside India to invest in listed Indian compan...
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 ...
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 : The case examined whether Indian assets could remain seized after foreign asset value was repatriated. The Tribunal ruled that onc...
Fema / RBI : The appellant claimed the disputed funds were received unknowingly and had attempted to return them. The Tribunal granted relief b...
Fema / RBI : The Tribunal held that bank accounts cannot remain frozen merely because the account holder is related to a suspect or under inves...
Fema / RBI : The RBI has withdrawn non-operative FEMA circulars after reviewing directives issued since June 2000. The ruling helps Authorised ...
Fema / RBI : RBI has rationalised FEMA reporting by introducing revised return formats, discontinuing several reports, and easing compliance re...
Fema / RBI : RBI has allowed Authorised Dealer Category-I banks to exclude hedged positions arising from FCNR(B) deposits, ECBs, and OFCBs whil...
Fema / RBI : The RBI has directed all AD Category-I banks to submit daily data on FCNR(B) deposits, ECBs, and OFCBs mobilized under its swap fa...
Fema / RBI : RBI's Sixth Amendment to the FEMA Deposit Regulations broadens the scope of SNRR accounts by permitting IFSC branches to maintain ...
The article explains that the FLA Return is a position-based FEMA compliance triggered by outstanding foreign investments, not by transactions. It also clarifies filing timelines, reporting requirements, and RBI’s latest guidance.
RBI has updated the FLA Return FAQs, clarifying who must file, the 15 July deadline, revision procedures, and reporting requirements under FEMA. The guidance helps entities avoid compliance lapses and potential penalties.
The 2026 FEMA amendment expands portfolio investment eligibility beyond NRIs and OCIs to all individuals resident outside India. It also raises investment limits and introduces stricter approval norms for specified investments.
The article examines how recent FEMA reforms have simplified downstream investments while highlighting unresolved issues involving FOCCs, pricing rules, and regulatory interpretation.
India has expanded portfolio investment access by allowing any individual resident outside India to invest in listed Indian companies. The amendment widens the investor base while retaining safeguards for sensitive investments and ownership changes.
The article explains how the RBI’s Sixth Amendment widens SNRR account usage through IFSC branches while clarifying that it does not alter the legal classification of FDI, ECB, or current account transactions.
The RBI has withdrawn non-operative FEMA circulars after reviewing directives issued since June 2000. The ruling helps Authorised Persons and stakeholders rely on the current regulatory framework without outdated references.
RBI has rationalised FEMA reporting by introducing revised return formats, discontinuing several reports, and easing compliance requirements for Authorised Persons, FFMCs, and MTSS entities.
RBI has issued FAQs explaining how banks should implement swap facilities for FCNR(B) deposits, ECBs, and OFCBs. The clarifications cover loans, SBLCs, lien marking, swap eligibility, interest rates, and operational procedures.
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.
