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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 765 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 471 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 5322 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 675 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 84 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 240 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 627 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 1692 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 2289 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 2409 Views 0 comment Print


SOFTEX Filing and EBRC for Service Exporters: A Comprehensive Guide

January 5, 2024 16617 Views 15 comments Print

Understand SOFTEX filing and Electronic Bank Realisation Certificate (EBRC) for service exporters. Learn the process, benefits, and consequences of non-compliance. Guide for GST refund processing included.

Recent Amendment in Liberalized Remittance Scheme (LRS) of RBI

January 4, 2024 3129 Views 0 comment Print

Stay informed about the recent changes in the Liberalized Remittance Scheme (LRS) by RBI. Understand the amendments, consequences, and how it affects individual investors.

Regulatory Updates: December 2023 | Company, SEBI, RBI & Insolvency Law

January 3, 2024 1224 Views 0 comment Print

Stay informed with key updates in Company Law, SEBI, RBI, and Insolvency Law for December 2023. Essential changes and notifications explained.

RBI (Financial Benchmark Administrators) Directions, 2023

December 28, 2023 1842 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the key highlights of the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) revised guidelines for Financial Benchmark Administrators in 2023, covering eligibility, oversight, controls, and reporting.

Draft Licensing Framework for Authorised Persons (APs) under FEMA

December 26, 2023 2163 Views 0 comment Print

Explore Reserve Bank of India’s latest draft Licensing Framework for Authorised Persons (APs) under FEMA. Learn about the proposed changes, its impact on the Indian economy, and how stakeholders can provide feedback. Stay informed on the evolving financial landscape

Lack of Evidence for FEMA Act Contravention in Bogus Import of Service via Cash Bean App: Writ Petition Dismissed

December 25, 2023 1152 Views 0 comment Print

Assessee-company was engaged in the business of providing unsecured short-term loans to its customers/borrowers in India via its Digital Application based platform called the ‘CashBean‟.

LRS for Resident Individuals- Reporting of monthly return & daily transactions

December 22, 2023 2679 Views 0 comment Print

Stay informed! RBI directs Authorised Dealer Banks to report Liberalised Remittance Scheme data through Centralised Information Management System (CIMS) starting December 26, 2023

APR Compliances: Auditing Obligations & Exceptions

December 22, 2023 23925 Views 0 comment Print

Explore changes in Annual Performance Report (APR) compliance rules post introduction of Overseas Investment 2022. Learn about filing, exceptions, and penalties.

Foreign Exchange Management (Manner of Receipt and Payment) Regulations, 2023

December 20, 2023 11082 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the latest RBI notification on Foreign Exchange Management Regulations 2023. Understand the impact, definitions, and manner of receipt and payment. Stay informed!

TCS On Remittance under LRS & Overseas Tour Programme Package

December 13, 2023 4017 Views 2 comments Print

Liberalized Remittance Scheme (LRS) for overseas transactions, learn about TCS under Sec 206C(1G), and ensure compliance for tax-efficient remittances

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