Fema / RBI : The 2026 FEMA amendment removes uncertainty surrounding INR borrowings by resident individuals from NRIs and OCI relatives. The RB...
Fema / RBI : Explains how ECBs allow Indian entities to borrow abroad while ensuring compliance with RBI rules. Key takeaway: growth is enabled...
Fema / RBI : Expanding overseas is easier under new rules, but compliance risks remain. Missing filings or structuring errors can trigger penal...
Fema / RBI : The issue concerns alternative settlement mechanisms for international trade. The framework allows INR-based transactions with fle...
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...
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 ...
Corporate Law : The Appellate Tribunal under SAFEMA held that routing demonetized cash through another person’s bank account constituted a benam...
Fema / RBI : The issue was whether properties purchased using company funds could escape benami classification. The Tribunal held that unexplai...
Fema / RBI : The Tribunal ruled that transactions predating the alleged crime cannot be treated as proceeds of crime without a clear link. It s...
Fema / RBI : The issue was whether properties unconnected to crime could be attached under PMLA. The Tribunal held that equivalent value assets...
Fema / RBI : The Tribunal ruled that taxation of income does not negate its use in benami transactions. Even disclosed or assessed income can f...
Fema / RBI : RBI has withdrawn the requirement for prior approval of tie-ups between AD banks and non-bank remittance platforms. The new framew...
Fema / RBI : RBI has notified Foreign Exchange Management (Authorised Persons) Regulations, 2026 to streamline authorisation norms under FEMA. ...
Fema / RBI : RBI notified the Foreign Exchange Management (Authorised Persons) Regulations, 2026 introducing revised eligibility, compliance, a...
Fema / RBI : The issue involved foreign investment limits in the insurance sector under FEMA regulations. The amendment allows up to 100% FDI u...
Fema / RBI : The issue involved foreign investment from countries sharing land borders with India. The amendment mandates Government approval f...
RBI circular (April 2025) eases rules for Indian exporters using Bharat Mart warehouses in UAE, allowing longer payment terms and operational remittances.
Learn the process for Business User creation on the RBI FIRMS portal for efficient reporting of capital account transactions under FEMA.
RBI announces changes to FEMA compounding of contraventions. Learn about revised rules for application and payment processing.
Learn about RBI’s Master Directions on compounding FEMA contraventions. Find details on application, eligibility, calculation, and procedure for Authorised Dealers.
Introduction The Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) of 1999, an act enacted during the new era of India’s liberalized economy, is the cornerstone of the country’s financial regulatory structure with the aim to facilitate external trade, promote cross-border payments, and provide stability to the foreign exchange market. The new FEMA replaced the highly restrictive Foreign […]
Explore the differences between Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and Foreign Branch Investment (FBI), focusing on structure, control, taxation, liability, and strategy.
Key differences between the 2024 and 2002 Foreign Exchange Compounding Rules under FEMA, including revised limits, fees, and digital processes.
his article discusses FEMA’s goals, structure, and its major role in regulation of foreign investments in India’s capital markets. It identifies major compliance requirements for foreign investors, sector-specific implications, and regulatory complexities challenges.
RBI issues draft FEMA 2025 regulations for export/import, seeks public feedback by April 30, 2025. Aims to streamline and consolidate compliance norms.
RBI keeps FPI limits unchanged for G-Secs, SGSs, and corporate bonds in 2025-26. Credit Default Swap limit set at 5% of corporate bonds outstanding.
