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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 5445 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 450 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


Guide to Acquisition of Immovable Property by Foreign Nationals in India

May 30, 2025 2766 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the regulations for foreign nationals, NRIs, and OCIs buying property in India. Learn about eligible properties, legal frameworks, taxation, and repatriation of funds.

Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2025

May 26, 2025 5262 Views 0 comment Print

India’s Ministry of Home Affairs updates FCRA Rules 2011, introducing revised documentation for foreign contribution registration, prior permission, renewals, and annual reporting.

RBI Issues Reporting Norms for Partly Paid Units

May 23, 2025 1521 Views 0 comment Print

RBI mandates reporting of partly paid units issued by investment vehicles via FIRMS portal, with revised timelines and compliance instructions.

A Step-by-Step Guide to Filing of FCGPR for Foreign Investments in India

May 20, 2025 7890 Views 0 comment Print

Learn the step-by-step process for Indian companies to file Form FC-GPR for foreign share allotments under FEMA, including preliminary registrations and SMF submission.

Process of Issuance of Shares to Foreign National: FEMA Compliance Guide

May 20, 2025 7245 Views 0 comment Print

Learn the FEMA-compliant process to issue shares to foreign nationals via rights issue or private placement, with key timelines and regulatory requirements.

Gujarat High Court Orders RBI to Reconsider FEMA Compounding Plea

May 20, 2025 828 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 4491 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 6246 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 1953 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 1947 Views 0 comment Print

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

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