Fema / RBI : The article explains that the FLA Return is a position-based FEMA compliance triggered by outstanding foreign investments, not by ...
Fema / RBI : RBI has updated the FLA Return FAQs, clarifying who must file, the 15 July deadline, revision procedures, and reporting requiremen...
Fema / RBI : The 2026 FEMA amendment expands portfolio investment eligibility beyond NRIs and OCIs to all individuals resident outside India. I...
Fema / RBI : The article examines how recent FEMA reforms have simplified downstream investments while highlighting unresolved issues involving...
Fema / RBI : India has expanded portfolio investment access by allowing any individual resident outside India to invest in listed Indian compan...
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 ...
Fema / RBI : The Karnataka High Court upheld the Appellate Tribunal's finding that the respondents satisfied the definition of person resident ...
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...
Fema / RBI : The case examined whether Indian assets could remain seized after foreign asset value was repatriated. The Tribunal ruled that onc...
Fema / RBI : The appellant claimed the disputed funds were received unknowingly and had attempted to return them. The Tribunal granted relief b...
Fema / RBI : The Tribunal held that bank accounts cannot remain frozen merely because the account holder is related to a suspect or under inves...
Fema / RBI : The RBI has withdrawn non-operative FEMA circulars after reviewing directives issued since June 2000. The ruling helps Authorised ...
Fema / RBI : RBI has rationalised FEMA reporting by introducing revised return formats, discontinuing several reports, and easing compliance re...
Fema / RBI : RBI has allowed Authorised Dealer Category-I banks to exclude hedged positions arising from FCNR(B) deposits, ECBs, and OFCBs whil...
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...
Fema / RBI : RBI's Sixth Amendment to the FEMA Deposit Regulations broadens the scope of SNRR accounts by permitting IFSC branches to maintain ...
The article explains how routing Indian funds through offshore structures and reinvesting them into India may violate FEMA and attract money laundering investigations under PMLA. It highlights the regulatory consequences of disguising domestic funds as foreign investment.
RBI has updated FEMA regulations to modify payment modes, sale proceeds remittance, and reporting requirements for NRIs, OCIs, and other individual foreign investors. The amendment introduces designated repatriable accounts and revised LEC reporting obligations.
The 2026 amendment broadens investment eligibility under FEMA by allowing all individual persons resident outside India to invest in listed Indian companies. It replaces the earlier framework limited to NRIs and OCIs while retaining regulatory safeguards.
The article explains RBI’s decision to reduce the export proceeds realization period from 15 months to 9 months and its impact on GST refunds, export incentives, and exporter compliance obligations.
The article explains how Compulsorily Convertible Preference Shares are governed by corporate, tax, and FEMA regulations. The key takeaway is that accurate valuation is critical to satisfy both regulatory and tax requirements.
RBI has permitted AD Category-I banks to exclude swap positions arising from FCNR(B) deposits, ECBs and OFCBs from NOP-INR calculations. The move supports participation in RBI’s new swap facilities without breaching exposure limits.
RBI has launched a US Dollar-Rupee swap facility for eligible PSU external commercial borrowings and overseas foreign currency borrowings. The scheme enables banks to hedge qualifying inflows through RBI at a fixed swap cost.
RBI introduced a US Dollar-Rupee swap facility for fresh FCNR(B) deposits with tenors of three to five years. The scheme enables banks to swap eligible deposits with RBI, supporting foreign currency deposit mobilization and liquidity management.
RBI has withdrawn key investment restrictions applicable to FPIs investing in Government Securities under the General Route. The amendment is aimed at improving ease of investment and attracting greater foreign participation.
RBI has mandated that specified FEMA-related statements be filed through the Centralized Information Management System (CIMS) from June 30, 2026. AD Category-I banks must use designated return codes and submit NIL reports where applicable.
