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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 684 Views 0 comment Print


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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 2421 Views 0 comment Print


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

November 20, 2025 2289 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 2508 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 390 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.

PMLA Attachment Upheld for Supplying Cheaper Water Instead of Rail Neer

November 20, 2025 414 Views 0 comment Print

The Court upheld provisional attachment of Rs. 1.35 crore, finding the Appellant supplied cheaper PDW while claiming reimbursement at Rail Neer rates. The loss to the government and breach of mandatory supply obligations justified the action.

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

November 20, 2025 645 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.

FEMA Penalties Reduced Despite Hawala & Undervaluation: Tribunal Partly Relieves Family

November 20, 2025 669 Views 0 comment Print

Tribunal upheld hawala and import undervaluation violations but significantly cut penalties for Dr. Manoharan and NTPL, fully exonerating two female directors. Key takeaway: Liability depends on active involvement, not mere association.

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

November 18, 2025 2700 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.

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

November 17, 2025 1440 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.

RBI Extends Export Proceeds Repatriation Period to 15 Months

November 13, 2025 2667 Views 0 comment Print

RBI amends FEMA regulations to allow exporters 15 months, up from nine, for repatriating export proceeds, providing greater flexibility in compliance with foreign exchange rules.

RBI Extends Export Proceeds Realisation Timeline

November 13, 2025 8646 Views 0 comment Print

A recent amendment increases the deadline for realising export proceeds from nine to fifteen months, offering exporters greater flexibility in meeting FEMA requirements.

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