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FEMA FLA Return: Filing Scope, July 15 Deadline, LSF & IFSC Reporting Rules

Fema / RBI : The article explains that the FLA Return is a position-based FEMA compliance triggered by outstanding foreign investments, not by ...

July 4, 2026 423 Views 0 comment Print

Annual Return on Foreign Liabilities & Assets (FLA) under FEMA 1999 – FAQs

Fema / RBI : RBI has updated the FLA Return FAQs, clarifying who must file, the 15 July deadline, revision procedures, and reporting requiremen...

July 2, 2026 5463 Views 2 comments Print

FEMA Third Amendment 2026: Schedule III Shifts from NRI/OCI to Global Individuals

Fema / RBI : The 2026 FEMA amendment expands portfolio investment eligibility beyond NRIs and OCIs to all individuals resident outside India. I...

June 30, 2026 321 Views 0 comment Print

Downstream Investments in India: Reforms, Realities & Regulatory Gap

Fema / RBI : The article examines how recent FEMA reforms have simplified downstream investments while highlighting unresolved issues involving...

June 29, 2026 384 Views 0 comment Print

India opens door wider for Foreign Nationals to access Indian Stock Market

Fema / RBI : India has expanded portfolio investment access by allowing any individual resident outside India to invest in listed Indian compan...

June 27, 2026 312 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 1725 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 888 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 1305 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 1056 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 945 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


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 207 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 378 Views 0 comment Print

FEMA Tribunal Lifts Property Seizure After Repatriation; Section 37A Not for Perpetual Attachment

Fema / RBI : The case examined whether Indian assets could remain seized after foreign asset value was repatriated. The Tribunal ruled that onc...

May 29, 2026 456 Views 0 comment Print

SAFEMA directs Bank Account Release on Deposit of Alleged Crime Proceeds

Fema / RBI : The appellant claimed the disputed funds were received unknowingly and had attempted to return them. The Tribunal granted relief b...

May 29, 2026 147 Views 0 comment Print

Mere Relationship to Alleged Betting Operator Not Enough to Freeze Assets: SAFEMA

Fema / RBI : The Tribunal held that bank accounts cannot remain frozen merely because the account holder is related to a suspect or under inves...

May 29, 2026 522 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


RBI Withdraws Obsolete FEMA Circulars Due to Regulatory Rationalisation

Fema / RBI : The RBI has withdrawn non-operative FEMA circulars after reviewing directives issued since June 2000. The ruling helps Authorised ...

June 24, 2026 354 Views 0 comment Print

RBI Simplifies FEMA Reporting Requirements for Authorised Persons

Fema / RBI : RBI has rationalised FEMA reporting by introducing revised return formats, discontinuing several reports, and easing compliance re...

June 24, 2026 426 Views 0 comment Print

RBI allows Exclusion of Hedged FCNR(B), ECB & OFCB Positions from NOOP

Fema / RBI : RBI has allowed Authorised Dealer Category-I banks to exclude hedged positions arising from FCNR(B) deposits, ECBs, and OFCBs whil...

June 23, 2026 453 Views 0 comment Print

Reporting of FCNR (B) Deposits, ECB & OFCB mobilized under RBI’s Swap Facility

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...

June 19, 2026 459 Views 0 comment Print

RBI Expands SNRR Account Framework Through FEMA Deposit Sixth Amendment

Fema / RBI : RBI's Sixth Amendment to the FEMA Deposit Regulations broadens the scope of SNRR accounts by permitting IFSC branches to maintain ...

June 18, 2026 513 Views 0 comment Print


Affidavits Alone Cannot Displace Proceeds of Crime Presumption

December 20, 2025 294 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether handwritten lists and affidavits of relatives were sufficient to explain cash deposits. The Tribunal ruled that self-serving documents without independent corroboration carry no evidentiary value under PMLA.

Undervalued Imports via Hawala Attract FEMA, Not Exorbitant Fines

December 20, 2025 357 Views 0 comment Print

The tribunal confirmed liability for Hawala transactions under FEMA but reduced the penalty from Rs. 23 Cr to Rs. 7 Cr, emphasizing proportionality in enforcement.

Fake Degree Scam: Personal Properties Upheld as Proceeds of Crime by SAFEMA

December 19, 2025 666 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal confirmed that personal and university-linked assets of accused in a massive fake degree fraud are liable to attachment under PMLA, emphasizing that illicit proceeds include property acquired through fraudulent schemes.

Pre-2016 Property Transfers Can Still Be Benami If Held Post-Amendment

December 19, 2025 423 Views 0 comment Print

The SAFEMA Tribunal confirms that even properties transferred before the 2016 amendment fall under benami rules if the property continues to be held by the benamidar. This ensures all ongoing holdings remain accountable under the Act.

Benami Transaction Upheld Due to Direct Payment and Future Benefit

December 19, 2025 465 Views 0 comment Print

SAFEMA Tribunal confirms attachment of property bought in a third party’s name where the actual consideration was paid directly by the appellant, highlighting that future benefit validates a benami transaction.

Valuation of Corporate Guarantee: Why Ignoring It Can Trigger Tax, FEMA & Transfer Pricing Issues

December 18, 2025 825 Views 0 comment Print

Learn why regulators now require formal valuation of corporate guarantees to avoid tax, FEMA, and transfer pricing issues.

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

December 18, 2025 1137 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 6279 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 3183 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 1035 Views 0 comment Print

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

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