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Rupee Borrowings by Resident Individuals from NRIs/OCIs: Recent Amendments

Fema / RBI : The 2026 FEMA amendment removes uncertainty surrounding INR borrowings by resident individuals from NRIs and OCI relatives. The RB...

May 6, 2026 774 Views 0 comment Print

External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): A Strategic Gateway to Global Capital

Fema / RBI : Explains how ECBs allow Indian entities to borrow abroad while ensuring compliance with RBI rules. Key takeaway: growth is enabled...

May 1, 2026 435 Views 0 comment Print

3 Compliance Traps Every Indian Founder Must Avoid When Expanding Business Overseas

Fema / RBI : Expanding overseas is easier under new rules, but compliance risks remain. Missing filings or structuring errors can trigger penal...

April 27, 2026 477 Views 2 comments Print

International Trade Settlement in Indian Rupees (INR) – RBI FAQs

Fema / RBI : The issue concerns alternative settlement mechanisms for international trade. The framework allows INR-based transactions with fle...

April 17, 2026 5325 Views 0 comment Print

GST Refund Risk Arises as ECGC Insurance Settlement Not Equivalent to Export Proceeds 

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...

April 16, 2026 687 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 1575 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 783 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 1209 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 954 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 909 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Demonetized Cash Treated as Benami Property as Funds Were Routed Through Third-Party Account

Corporate Law : The Appellate Tribunal under SAFEMA held that routing demonetized cash through another person’s bank account constituted a benam...

May 22, 2026 156 Views 0 comment Print

Shell Companies as Front: Tribunal Upholds Benami Attachment of 143 Properties in ₹75 Cr Layering Case

Fema / RBI : The issue was whether properties purchased using company funds could escape benami classification. The Tribunal held that unexplai...

April 20, 2026 351 Views 0 comment Print

No Retrospective Laundering: Tribunal Quashes Bulk PMLA Attachments, Retains Only Rs 25 Cr as Proceeds of Crime

Fema / RBI : The Tribunal ruled that transactions predating the alleged crime cannot be treated as proceeds of crime without a clear link. It s...

April 20, 2026 207 Views 0 comment Print

Equivalent Value Doctrine Affirmed: Tribunal Upholds Attachment Even for Pre-Offence Properties under PMLA

Fema / RBI : The issue was whether properties unconnected to crime could be attached under PMLA. The Tribunal held that equivalent value assets...

April 20, 2026 273 Views 0 comment Print

Benami Web Exposed: Tribunal Upholds Attachments in Rs 80+ Cr Layered Accommodation Entry Case

Fema / RBI : The Tribunal ruled that taxation of income does not negate its use in benami transactions. Even disclosed or assessed income can f...

April 20, 2026 264 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


RBI Relaxes Approval Norms for Non-Bank Entities Facilitating Outward Remittances Through AD Banks

Fema / RBI : RBI has withdrawn the requirement for prior approval of tie-ups between AD banks and non-bank remittance platforms. The new framew...

May 14, 2026 264 Views 0 comment Print

Issuance of Foreign Exchange Management (Authorised Persons) Regulations, 2026

Fema / RBI : RBI has notified Foreign Exchange Management (Authorised Persons) Regulations, 2026 to streamline authorisation norms under FEMA. ...

May 7, 2026 633 Views 0 comment Print

Foreign Exchange Management (Authorised Persons) Regulations, 2026

Fema / RBI : RBI notified the Foreign Exchange Management (Authorised Persons) Regulations, 2026 introducing revised eligibility, compliance, a...

May 6, 2026 1701 Views 0 comment Print

Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments) (Second Amendment) Rules, 2026

Fema / RBI : The issue involved foreign investment limits in the insurance sector under FEMA regulations. The amendment allows up to 100% FDI u...

May 4, 2026 2298 Views 0 comment Print

Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments) (Amendment) Rules, 2026

Fema / RBI : The issue involved foreign investment from countries sharing land borders with India. The amendment mandates Government approval f...

May 1, 2026 2424 Views 0 comment Print


BCAS Provides Feedback on RBI’s Draft FEMA Regulations

September 1, 2024 525 Views 0 comment Print

BCAS submits feedback on RBI’s draft FEMA regulations, highlighting liberalized rules aimed at enhancing Ease of Doing Business. BCAS offers further discussion on suggestions.

Acquisition & Transfer of Immovable Property in India by NRI/OCI: FEMA Regulations, 2018

August 28, 2024 4248 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the Foreign Exchange Management Regulations, 2018, governing NRI/OCI property transactions in India, including acquisition, transfer, and compliance requirements.

Foreign Exchange Management Non debt Instruments Fourth Amendment Rules 2024: A thorough analysis

August 23, 2024 1794 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the 4th Amendment to the Foreign Exchange Management (Non-Debt Instrument) Rules, 2019. Key updates on control definitions, startup criteria, and more.

Foreign Exchange Management Non debt Instruments Fourth Amendment Rules 2024

August 16, 2024 2574 Views 0 comment Print

New amendments to Foreign Exchange Management Rules ease cross-border share swaps and foreign investments in Indian startups and ATMs.

Foreign Exchange Management (Debt Instruments) (Third Amendment) Regulations, 2024

August 2, 2024 1617 Views 0 comment Print

RBI’s 2024 amendment to FEMA regulations allows foreign investors to buy Sovereign Green Bonds in India’s IFSC and remit proceeds abroad. Effective from August 2024.

Impact of proposed draft Import/ Export framework

July 19, 2024 921 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the potential impacts of RBI’s proposed draft Import/Export framework on business operations and foreign trade in India.

Remittances to IFSCs under Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS)

July 16, 2024 1524 Views 0 comment Print

RBI new circular allows resident individuals to remit funds to IFSCs for all permissible LRS purposes, boosting financial services and investment opportunities.

RBI Circular: Updated Guidelines for Remittances to IFSCs under LRS 2024

July 10, 2024 2532 Views 0 comment Print

Read about RBI’s latest circular on Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) allowing expanded remittances to IFSCs, implications, and updates. Learn more.

Basel III Capital Regulations – Eligible Credit Rating Agencies (ECAI)

July 10, 2024 1734 Views 0 comment Print

Understand RBI’s latest guidelines on Basel III Capital Regulations and the use of credit ratings from accredited agencies like Brickwork Ratings India.

RBI Circular on Exim Bank’s USD 2.50 mn Solar Power Plant Line of Credit to Guyana

July 8, 2024 711 Views 0 comment Print

Explore RBI’s latest circular detailing Exim Bank USD 2.50 mn Line of Credit to Guyana for a Solar PV Plant at Cheddi Jagan Int l Airport. Learn eligibility, disbursement, and more.

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