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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 957 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 2430 Views 0 comment Print


Gujarat High Court Orders RBI to Reconsider FEMA Compounding Plea

May 20, 2025 747 Views 0 comment Print

Gujarat High Court sets aside RBI order returning FFR Software’s FEMA compounding application, directs fresh decision per Rule 8(2) of Compounding Rules.

All about NRI Bank Accounts: NRO, NRE and FCNR

May 19, 2025 3837 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the differences between NRI bank accounts in India (NRO, NRE, FCNR) including purpose, repatriation rules, and taxation for managing finances.

Adjustment of Excess Subscription Money & Foreign investment under FDI – FCGPR Compliance

May 16, 2025 5589 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about reporting FDI via Form FC-GPR, Automatic/Government Routes, FLA return, and rules for handling excess foreign investment amounts.

Foreign Nationals Becoming Indian Residents Under FEMA Can Acquire Property

May 14, 2025 1776 Views 0 comment Print

FEMA Tribunal upholds Special Director Appeals decision, ruling British national was ‘resident in India’ when buying properties in Goa.

India Sources of Funds – Exploring a few modalities for EB5 Applicants with Incomes-Assets in India

May 13, 2025 1731 Views 0 comment Print

Explore methods for Indian EB5 applicants to source funds, including HUF, stocks, property, and overseas assets, and navigate associated regulations.

Arbitration and FEMA: Sailing the Routes of International Trade

May 6, 2025 654 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the interaction between arbitration and FEMA in India’s international trade. Learn about enforcing foreign awards, challenge grounds, and key court rulings.

BCAS Representation on Draft Import/Export Regulations under FEMA

May 5, 2025 1209 Views 0 comment Print

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

RBI Amends Diamond Dollar Account Validity to 3 Years

April 29, 2025 1014 Views 0 comment Print

RBI’s latest amendment to Foreign Exchange Management Regulations extends the validity of Diamond Dollar Accounts from two to three years.

FDI Reporting in Form FC-GPR: Process and Guidelines

April 28, 2025 6960 Views 2 comments Print

Learn about the process and documentation required for FDI reporting in Form FC-GPR, including timelines, penalties, and other key details.

RBI Amends FEMA Compounding Rules – Cap on Penalty

April 24, 2025 2736 Views 0 comment Print

RBI introduces a cap of ₹2,00,000 on the maximum compounding amount for certain FEMA contraventions. Details for banks and constituents.

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