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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


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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


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

October 13, 2023 1080 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 3105 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 1713 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 2115 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 6348 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

Are only companies obliged to file Foreign Liabilities & Assets (FLA) Returns?

September 14, 2023 1329 Views 0 comment Print

Discover which entities, including companies, LLPs, and more, are required to file FLA returns with RBI, and learn about exceptions to this filing requirement.

Overseas Direct Investment: FEMA Compliance Rules for Indian Entities

September 10, 2023 15507 Views 0 comment Print

Navigating Overseas Direct Investment (ODI) in India? Understand the FEMA regulations that apply, including NOC requirements, Form FC, Annual Performance Reports, and penalties.

Overseas Direct Investment (ODI) and Establishment of Branch Abroad

September 9, 2023 15648 Views 0 comment Print

Explore Overseas Direct Investment (ODI) guidelines by the Reserve Bank of India, covering eligibility, prohibited sectors, investment limits, reporting requirements, and penalties for non-compliance. Learn about ODI for Indian parties and resident individuals, with insights into FEMA regulations. Additionally, understand the establishment of branches abroad, eligibility criteria, remittance of funds, conditions, and reporting requirements. Stay informed about prohibited sectors, application processes, and compliance for seamless overseas business expansion.

FEMA from the Auditor’s Perspective

September 4, 2023 4893 Views 0 comment Print

From an auditor’s perspective, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is a federal agency in the United States responsible for coordinating disaster response and providing financial assistance to state and local governments, as well as individuals and businesses, during and after natural or man-made disasters.

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

September 2, 2023 1791 Views 0 comment Print

Stay informed about the latest regulatory changes in Company Law, Securities Law, RBI, and Insolvency Law that took place in August 2023.

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