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Fema / RBI : RBI has withdrawn the requirement for prior approval of tie-ups between AD banks and non-bank remittance platforms.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...
The issue involved recall of orders passed after the respondent failed to attend hearings. The Tribunal ruled that continued absence despite ample chances showed negligence, and recall relief could not be granted.
The issue concerns alternative settlement mechanisms for international trade. The framework allows INR-based transactions with flexible usage and repatriation of funds.
ECGC payouts in INR do not qualify as export proceeds under GST and FEMA laws. Exporters must secure AD bank write-offs to avoid refund recovery and interest liability.
The guide explains the process of incorporating a Singapore entity. It highlights FEMA compliance and regulatory steps essential for Indian businesses.
The new ECB framework removes rigid conditions and introduces flexibility in borrowing and repayment. It significantly improves ease of access to global funding.
The issue was fragmented regulations on NRI debt investments. RBI consolidated and updated directions to streamline compliance under FEMA.
The latest regulatory updates clarify how FOCCs can make downstream investments, especially through share swaps and deferred payments. The reforms aim to reduce ambiguity while aligning with FDI norms.
The RBI retained existing limits for FPI investments in G-Secs, SGSs, and corporate bonds. The decision ensures stability in foreign investment policy. It maintains consistency in debt market regulations.
Foreign liaison offices face RD-1 filing issues as MCA treats FC-4 acceptance as sufficient for calendar year adoption, creating compliance uncertainty.
RBI now permits residents to exchange Indian Rupees at forex counters located beyond immigration in airport departure areas. This move enhances convenience for outbound travelers by enabling last-minute currency exchange.
