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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 960 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 2430 Views 0 comment Print


Compounding of Offences by Enforcement Directorate under FEMA

December 11, 2023 2496 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the power of the Enforcement Directorate to compound offences under FEMA. Learn more about the compounding and contravention rules, as authorized by the Central Government. Compounding of Offences by Enforcement Directorate under FEMA.

A Study of Residential Status of an Individual and Hindu Undivided Family in Accordance To Income Tax Act

December 8, 2023 23823 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the intricacies of residential status under the Income Tax Act in India. Learn about individual and HUF classifications, conditions, and recent amendments.

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

December 5, 2023 1218 Views 0 comment Print

Explore latest regulatory shifts in November 2023, covering BSE’s SME migration criteria, company law penalties, Supreme Court’s stand on workplace harassment, and ICAI’s PMLA FAQs.

Export of Software through Communication Links- FEMA Perspective

December 1, 2023 4182 Views 0 comment Print

Regulations for software export depend upon the medium used. Learn how the export of software through data communication links from domestic tariff area is regulated by RBI and their Master Circulars in this article. Export of Software through Communication Links- FEMA Perspective

Export of Goods- FEMA Perspective

November 28, 2023 3969 Views 0 comment Print

Export of Goods and Services regulated by DGFT under Foreign Trade Policy – A FEMA Perspective – Learn about legal & compliance aspects with Prescribed Declaration and Realization of full export value.

51 FAQ’s on Acquisition & Transfer for Immovable Properties by Non Residents (NRs) in India

November 24, 2023 11100 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the acquisition & transfer for Immovable Properties by Non Residents (NRs) in India under the FEMA, 1999. Discover if you are eligible for NR or an NRI or an OCI under the Indian Citizen Act (ICA) 1955.

Export of Services under FEMA: Regulations, Compliance & Benefits

November 22, 2023 6900 Views 0 comment Print

Regulations governing export of services under FEMA, including documentation, IEC codes, repatriation, and payment methods. Gain insights for seamless compliance and benefits.

NRI Property Sale in India: FEMA Guidelines & Procedures

November 17, 2023 3837 Views 2 comments Print

FEMA guidelines for NRI property sale in India. Learn procedures, repatriation rules, and legal aspects. Get expert advice on residential/commercial property transfers.

NRI Property Purchase in India: Guidelines, Permissions & Procedures

November 14, 2023 6255 Views 0 comment Print

Explore guidelines, permissions & procedures for NRI property purchase in India. Understand rules on payments, gifts, inheritance, joint purchases, loans, rentals & more. Expert advice available. Contact us for clarity on residential/commercial property transactions and FEMA compliance.

37 FAQ’s on Foreign Company’s Registration in India

November 9, 2023 20943 Views 1 comment Print

Explore statutory obligations for foreign entities in India under CA, 2013. Learn about registration, financial statements, and compliance requirements.

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