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FEMA FLA Return: Filing Scope, July 15 Deadline, LSF & IFSC Reporting Rules

Fema / RBI : The article explains that the FLA Return is a position-based FEMA compliance triggered by outstanding foreign investments, not by ...

July 4, 2026 432 Views 0 comment Print

Annual Return on Foreign Liabilities & Assets (FLA) under FEMA 1999 – FAQs

Fema / RBI : RBI has updated the FLA Return FAQs, clarifying who must file, the 15 July deadline, revision procedures, and reporting requiremen...

July 2, 2026 5463 Views 2 comments Print

FEMA Third Amendment 2026: Schedule III Shifts from NRI/OCI to Global Individuals

Fema / RBI : The 2026 FEMA amendment expands portfolio investment eligibility beyond NRIs and OCIs to all individuals resident outside India. I...

June 30, 2026 321 Views 0 comment Print

Downstream Investments in India: Reforms, Realities & Regulatory Gap

Fema / RBI : The article examines how recent FEMA reforms have simplified downstream investments while highlighting unresolved issues involving...

June 29, 2026 384 Views 0 comment Print

India opens door wider for Foreign Nationals to access Indian Stock Market

Fema / RBI : India has expanded portfolio investment access by allowing any individual resident outside India to invest in listed Indian compan...

June 27, 2026 312 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 1725 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 888 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 1305 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 1056 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 945 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


No FEMA Violation Where Foreign Nationals Qualify as Persons Resident in India: Karnataka HC

Fema / RBI : The Karnataka High Court upheld the Appellate Tribunal's finding that the respondents satisfied the definition of person resident ...

June 20, 2026 213 Views 0 comment Print

₹50.13 Lakh Seized Cash Held Benami; Subsequent ITR Filing Cannot Defeat Proceedings

Fema / RBI : The key issue was whether cash falls within the definition of property under the PBPT Act. The Tribunal ruled that cash is a tangi...

May 29, 2026 378 Views 0 comment Print

FEMA Tribunal Lifts Property Seizure After Repatriation; Section 37A Not for Perpetual Attachment

Fema / RBI : The case examined whether Indian assets could remain seized after foreign asset value was repatriated. The Tribunal ruled that onc...

May 29, 2026 456 Views 0 comment Print

SAFEMA directs Bank Account Release on Deposit of Alleged Crime Proceeds

Fema / RBI : The appellant claimed the disputed funds were received unknowingly and had attempted to return them. The Tribunal granted relief b...

May 29, 2026 147 Views 0 comment Print

Mere Relationship to Alleged Betting Operator Not Enough to Freeze Assets: SAFEMA

Fema / RBI : The Tribunal held that bank accounts cannot remain frozen merely because the account holder is related to a suspect or under inves...

May 29, 2026 522 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


RBI Withdraws Obsolete FEMA Circulars Due to Regulatory Rationalisation

Fema / RBI : The RBI has withdrawn non-operative FEMA circulars after reviewing directives issued since June 2000. The ruling helps Authorised ...

June 24, 2026 354 Views 0 comment Print

RBI Simplifies FEMA Reporting Requirements for Authorised Persons

Fema / RBI : RBI has rationalised FEMA reporting by introducing revised return formats, discontinuing several reports, and easing compliance re...

June 24, 2026 426 Views 0 comment Print

RBI allows Exclusion of Hedged FCNR(B), ECB & OFCB Positions from NOOP

Fema / RBI : RBI has allowed Authorised Dealer Category-I banks to exclude hedged positions arising from FCNR(B) deposits, ECBs, and OFCBs whil...

June 23, 2026 453 Views 0 comment Print

Reporting of FCNR (B) Deposits, ECB & OFCB mobilized under RBI’s Swap Facility

Fema / RBI : The RBI has directed all AD Category-I banks to submit daily data on FCNR(B) deposits, ECBs, and OFCBs mobilized under its swap fa...

June 19, 2026 459 Views 0 comment Print

RBI Expands SNRR Account Framework Through FEMA Deposit Sixth Amendment

Fema / RBI : RBI's Sixth Amendment to the FEMA Deposit Regulations broadens the scope of SNRR accounts by permitting IFSC branches to maintain ...

June 18, 2026 513 Views 0 comment Print


Understanding External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) Regulations

May 9, 2024 20400 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 1944 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 1776 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 2100 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 1440 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.

FEMA Guidelines for Indian Startups: FDI, ECB, Remittances & Compliance

April 28, 2024 5901 Views 0 comment Print

The Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) lays out the rules for investments in Indian startups and for transactions involving foreign exchange. Guidelines for external commercial borrowings (ECB), trade-related remittances, foreign direct investment (FDI), and reporting compliance are all included in this. 1. Foreign Direct Investment, or FDI 1. FDI is the term used to describe […]

RBI Circular: Limits for investment in debt & sale of Credit Default Swaps by FPIs

April 26, 2024 1725 Views 0 comment Print

Get insights on RBI Circular 03/2024 detailing FPI investment limits for 2024-25 and guidelines for Credit Default Swaps. Stay informed with the latest regulations.

Unauthorised Forex Trading Alert: RBI Circular

April 24, 2024 1575 Views 0 comment Print

RBI cautions against unauthorised forex trading, urges vigilance among banks. Learn about the circular, regulations, and measures to prevent misuse.

Foreign Exchange Management (Mode of Payment and Reporting of Non-Debt Instruments) (Amendment) Regulations, 2024

April 19, 2024 2010 Views 0 comment Print

Stay updated with RBI’s latest amendments to Foreign Exchange Management regulations in 2024. Learn about mode of payment, reporting, and more.

Foreign Exchange Management (Foreign Currency Accounts by a person resident in India) (Amendment) Regulations, 2024

April 19, 2024 1428 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the latest RBI notification on Foreign Exchange Management Act amendment, allowing foreign currency accounts by Indian residents.

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