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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 2427 Views 0 comment Print


Exporters’ Options for Non-Realisation & Non-Repatriation of Proceeds under FEMA Act

May 21, 2024 10650 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the options available to exporters under the FEMA Act for non-realisation and non-repatriation of export proceeds, including self-write-off, representations, and extensions.

FDI in Real Estate & Hotel Business

May 14, 2024 11328 Views 0 comment Print

A detailed analysis of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) regulations in India for Real Estate and Hotel Business under the FDI Policy 2020.

Implications of US Investor on Indian AIF

May 14, 2024 3309 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the implications of US investors on Indian Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), covering registration, exemptions, taxation, and regulatory requirements.

Repatriation of Funds to Non-Residents

May 14, 2024 10515 Views 0 comment Print

Understand repatriation of funds for non-residents and NRIs, including limits, permissions, and taxation implications for remittances from India.

Form FC-GPR Filing in case of Bonus Issue

May 12, 2024 6579 Views 0 comment Print

Form FCGPR is mandatorily required to be filed within 30 days of bonus issue allotment. In this article, we shall study about the basics of filing form FCGPR in case of allotment of equity shares via bonus issue:

Understanding External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) Regulations

May 9, 2024 19725 Views 1 comment Print

Understand the intricacies of External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) – concept, modes, compliance, and steps. Explore criteria, restrictions, and filing procedures for successful ECB procurement.

RBI Issues New Margin Directions for Derivative Contracts

May 8, 2024 1821 Views 0 comment Print

Read about the latest RBI circular on margin for derivative contracts, its implications, and applicability to AD Cat-I banks and AD Cat-III SPDs.

Foreign Exchange Management (Deposit) (Fourth Amendment) Regulations, 2024

May 6, 2024 1686 Views 0 comment Print

Read about the latest amendment to Foreign Exchange Management (Deposit) Regulations by RBI in 2024. Learn about opening interest-bearing accounts for derivative contracts.

Legality of Foreign Remittance for Interest on Advance Payments in Imports

April 30, 2024 1974 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the validity of foreign remittance for interest on advance payments in imports, uncovering contractual intricacies and clarifying misconceptions to prevent unfair demands and confusion.

Foreign Exchange Management (Margin for Derivatives Contracts) (First Amendment) Regulations, 2024

April 30, 2024 1308 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the latest amendment by RBI on margin regulations for derivatives contracts. Learn about the changes and their impact on financial markets.

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