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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 957 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


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

November 8, 2023 1860 Views 0 comment Print

Stay informed with the latest regulatory changes in October 2023 affecting Company Law, Securities Law, Insolvency Law, and more. Get insights and updates.

FEMA Regulations for Property Acquisition in India by NRIs & Foreign Nationals

November 1, 2023 12024 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about FEMA regulations for NRIs, OCIs, and foreign nationals acquiring property in India. Understand the rules, restrictions, and repatriation options.

21 FAQs on Annual Performance Report (APR) for investments Outside India

October 26, 2023 195618 Views 14 comments Print

Unravel the complexities of Annual Performance Reports (APR) for foreign investments by residents. Learn about filing, penalties, limits, and more in this in-depth guide.

Delhi HC Decision on NTT DoCoMo-Tata Sons Share Purchase Agreement

October 18, 2023 1563 Views 0 comment Print

Read detailed analysis of Delhi High Court’s decision on validity of Share Purchase Agreement between NTT DoCoMo and Tata Sons. Understand implications of this ruling.

Foreign Exchange Management (Debt Instruments) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2023

October 16, 2023 1797 Views 0 comment Print

Explore significant changes introduced by Reserve Bank of India in Foreign Exchange Management (Debt Instruments) Regulations for 2023.

CBI Initiates Case Against Delhi-Based Company for Violations of FCRA Provisions

October 13, 2023 990 Views 0 comment Print

CBI registers a case against a Delhi-based private company and its Director for alleged violations of FCRA provisions, involving unexplained remittances and foreign funds. Searches are underway at two locations in Delhi.

Rajasthan high court directs to release goods seized by Enforcement Directorate

October 9, 2023 3018 Views 0 comment Print

Read Rajasthan High Court’s judgment in Bhagwati Jewellers regarding release of seized gold bullion and goods by Enforcement Directorate

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

September 30, 2023 1677 Views 0 comment Print

Stay informed with the latest regulatory updates in September 2023, including changes in Company Law, SEBI, RBI, and Insolvency Law. Read more to stay compliant.

Cognizance taken under repealed law is valid if it is provided by provision of ‘Repeal and Savings’ under the new Law

September 27, 2023 2043 Views 0 comment Print

In present facts of the case, the Hon’ble Supreme Court observed that the Enforcement Officer appointed under Section 3 of FERA, 1973 was authorized to file complaint under provisions of FERA even after getting repealed by the virtue of S. 49 of FEMA under the heading ‘Repeal and Savings’.

Decoding provisions of Filing of FC-GPR vide FEMA Guidelines

September 26, 2023 6129 Views 0 comment Print

Importance of Form FC-GPR under RBI guidelines for foreign investments in India. Learn filing process, due dates, and implications of late submissions

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