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Fema / RBI : RBI has withdrawn the requirement for prior approval of tie-ups between AD banks and non-bank remittance platforms.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 updates FEMA regulations to encourage Indian Rupee and local currencies for cross-border transactions. Learn about the revised provisions and benefits.
RBI revises FEMA regulations on payments and reporting for non-debt instruments. Learn key changes in modes of payment and remittance provisions.
RBI amends Foreign Exchange Management Regulations, enabling Indian exporters to hold foreign currency accounts abroad for export realisations and import payments.
RBI amends FEMA Deposit Regulations, allowing SNRR accounts abroad and facilitating fund transfers between repatriable Rupee accounts for bona fide transactions.
Ministry of Home Affairs amends Foreign Contribution rules with changes to carry forward unspent administrative expenses and updated reporting in Form FC-4.
Introduction: The Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) aims to regularise movement in forex to/from India. All forex transactions are bifurcated in capital account and current account transactions requiring different reporting reequipments for each set of transactions. One of such requirements under FEMA is to submit an Annual Performance Report (APR) which contains details of overseas […]
Comprehensive list of 308 legal compliances in India under FEMA, NBFC, and income tax laws. Includes monthly, quarterly, and annual filing requirements.
RBI raises interest rate ceilings on FCNR(B) deposits for banks effective December 6, 2024, offering higher rates till March 31, 2025.
The Government amended FEMA regulations, enabling resolution of violations up to ₹5 crore by paying fines. Ongoing cases follow previous rules.
This blog focuses on the specific amendment made under Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instrument) Rules 2019 which can have a favorable impact on the flow of Foreign Direct Investment and the transactions made by NRI & OCI.
