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Rupee Borrowings by Resident Individuals from NRIs/OCIs: Recent Amendments

Fema / RBI : The 2026 FEMA amendment removes uncertainty surrounding INR borrowings by resident individuals from NRIs and OCI relatives. The RB...

May 6, 2026 774 Views 0 comment Print

External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): A Strategic Gateway to Global Capital

Fema / RBI : Explains how ECBs allow Indian entities to borrow abroad while ensuring compliance with RBI rules. Key takeaway: growth is enabled...

May 1, 2026 435 Views 0 comment Print

3 Compliance Traps Every Indian Founder Must Avoid When Expanding Business Overseas

Fema / RBI : Expanding overseas is easier under new rules, but compliance risks remain. Missing filings or structuring errors can trigger penal...

April 27, 2026 477 Views 2 comments Print

International Trade Settlement in Indian Rupees (INR) – RBI FAQs

Fema / RBI : The issue concerns alternative settlement mechanisms for international trade. The framework allows INR-based transactions with fle...

April 17, 2026 5325 Views 0 comment Print

GST Refund Risk Arises as ECGC Insurance Settlement Not Equivalent to Export Proceeds 

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...

April 16, 2026 687 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


ED Seized Indian Assets for Unauthorised Property Investments in Dubai

Corporate Law : Authorities found Dubai property acquisitions by Indian residents routed through hawala, leading to action for violations of FEMA ...

February 5, 2026 1575 Views 0 comment Print

BCAS Feedback on Draft ECB Regulations 2025

Fema / RBI : BCAS submits comments on RBI’s draft External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) regulations, seeking clarity on eligibility, KYC norms...

October 31, 2025 783 Views 0 comment Print

BCAS Representation on Draft Import/Export Regulations under FEMA

Fema / RBI : BCAS provides feedback on draft FEMA trade regulations, flags concerns over AD bank powers, seeks clarity and consistency....

May 5, 2025 1209 Views 0 comment Print

FEMA Regulations Amended for Forex Violation Settlement

Fema / RBI : New FEMA rules allow settlement of foreign exchange violations with penalties up to ₹5 crore. Pending cases will follow earlier ...

February 6, 2025 954 Views 0 comment Print

FEMA Regulations Amended: Compounding Violations Up to ₹5 Crore

Fema / RBI : The Government amended FEMA regulations, enabling resolution of violations up to ₹5 crore by paying fines. Ongoing cases follow ...

November 28, 2024 909 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Demonetized Cash Treated as Benami Property as Funds Were Routed Through Third-Party Account

Corporate Law : The Appellate Tribunal under SAFEMA held that routing demonetized cash through another person’s bank account constituted a benam...

May 22, 2026 156 Views 0 comment Print

Shell Companies as Front: Tribunal Upholds Benami Attachment of 143 Properties in ₹75 Cr Layering Case

Fema / RBI : The issue was whether properties purchased using company funds could escape benami classification. The Tribunal held that unexplai...

April 20, 2026 351 Views 0 comment Print

No Retrospective Laundering: Tribunal Quashes Bulk PMLA Attachments, Retains Only Rs 25 Cr as Proceeds of Crime

Fema / RBI : The Tribunal ruled that transactions predating the alleged crime cannot be treated as proceeds of crime without a clear link. It s...

April 20, 2026 207 Views 0 comment Print

Equivalent Value Doctrine Affirmed: Tribunal Upholds Attachment Even for Pre-Offence Properties under PMLA

Fema / RBI : The issue was whether properties unconnected to crime could be attached under PMLA. The Tribunal held that equivalent value assets...

April 20, 2026 273 Views 0 comment Print

Benami Web Exposed: Tribunal Upholds Attachments in Rs 80+ Cr Layered Accommodation Entry Case

Fema / RBI : The Tribunal ruled that taxation of income does not negate its use in benami transactions. Even disclosed or assessed income can f...

April 20, 2026 264 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


RBI Relaxes Approval Norms for Non-Bank Entities Facilitating Outward Remittances Through AD Banks

Fema / RBI : RBI has withdrawn the requirement for prior approval of tie-ups between AD banks and non-bank remittance platforms. The new framew...

May 14, 2026 264 Views 0 comment Print

Issuance of Foreign Exchange Management (Authorised Persons) Regulations, 2026

Fema / RBI : RBI has notified Foreign Exchange Management (Authorised Persons) Regulations, 2026 to streamline authorisation norms under FEMA. ...

May 7, 2026 633 Views 0 comment Print

Foreign Exchange Management (Authorised Persons) Regulations, 2026

Fema / RBI : RBI notified the Foreign Exchange Management (Authorised Persons) Regulations, 2026 introducing revised eligibility, compliance, a...

May 6, 2026 1701 Views 0 comment Print

Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments) (Second Amendment) Rules, 2026

Fema / RBI : The issue involved foreign investment limits in the insurance sector under FEMA regulations. The amendment allows up to 100% FDI u...

May 4, 2026 2298 Views 0 comment Print

Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments) (Amendment) Rules, 2026

Fema / RBI : The issue involved foreign investment from countries sharing land borders with India. The amendment mandates Government approval f...

May 1, 2026 2427 Views 0 comment Print


RBI’s Role in Mergers & Acquisitions: A Review of Cross-Border Financial Approvals

December 18, 2025 996 Views 0 comment Print

Explains how FEMA empowers RBI to approve cross-border M&A while ensuring foreign exchange control, financial stability, and alignment with economic policy.

NRI to OCI Status Change Does Not Alter Indian Property Rights Under FEMA

December 16, 2025 6048 Views 0 comment Print

The analysis holds that FEMA treats NRIs and OCIs identically for acquisition, transfer, and repatriation of immovable property, ensuring continuity of property rights despite a change in status.

Cross-Border Family Gifting: FEMA Compliance Explained

December 15, 2025 2754 Views 0 comment Print

Learn the FEMA rules governing gifts of money, shares, and property to non-residents, including documentation, valuation, and repatriation considerations.

Faster Payments: EDPMS gives RBI & your bank real-time visibility into shipments

December 15, 2025 867 Views 0 comment Print

Explains how EDPMS enables real-time tracking of shipments and payments, ensuring quicker fund realisation for exporters.

Foreign Real Estate Investment by Indians — FEMA Perspective

December 15, 2025 1371 Views 0 comment Print

Explains when overseas real estate investment is permitted and highlights the key takeaway—funding, structure, and disclosure matter as much as the purchase itself.

ईडीपीएमएस क्या है? (निर्यात डेटा प्रोसेसिंग और निगरानी प्रणाली) – भारतीय निर्यातकों के लिए इसके लाभ

December 15, 2025 447 Views 0 comment Print

यह लेख बताता है कि EDPMS कैसे निर्यात भुगतान की निगरानी करता है और समय पर अनुपालन क्यों आवश्यक है।

Compounding under FEMA: Flags, Triggers and Trends 

December 13, 2025 1227 Views 0 comment Print

Updated 2024 Rules and RBI Directions make FEMA compounding structured and data-driven. Early, voluntary filings are key, while serious violations remain ineligible.

Secured Asset Attached Because PMLA Overrides SARFAESI Protections

December 13, 2025 606 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal ruled that a car financed partly through unexplained cash could be attached under PMLA, even though a bank held a secured interest, reinforcing that tainted funds justify attachment.

A woman cannot claim exemption from personal appearance in FEMA inquiries: Delhi HC

December 12, 2025 3204 Views 0 comment Print

Court ruled that FEMA summons issued under Section 37 operate within a civil-procedural framework and are not subject to gender-based safeguards under Section 160 CrPC. The key takeaway is that a woman cannot claim exemption from personal appearance in FEMA inquiries.

Crypto & FEMA: Evolving Grey Zone

December 11, 2025 1836 Views 0 comment Print

Explains how FEMA’s outdated definitions leave cross-border crypto transfers legally ambiguous. Key takeaway: without explicit rules, ED scrutiny and compliance risks remain high.

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