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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


Establishment of Liaison Office in India by Foreign Entities

March 15, 2023 15390 Views 0 comment Print

Establishing a liaison office in India by foreign entities involves various steps and compliance requirements. Learn about the permissible activities, eligibility criteria, registration process, and annual compliance for setting up a liaison office in India.

101 FAQ’s on Enforcement Directorate (ED) of Govt. of India

March 9, 2023 18996 Views 0 comment Print

Discover 101 FAQs on the Enforcement Directorate (ED) of the Government of India, covering its functions, scope of work, and laws like PMLA and FEMA.

Regulatory updates for the Month of February 2023

March 2, 2023 1986 Views 0 comment Print

Stay informed with the latest regulatory updates for February 2023 in Company Law, Securities Law, POSH, and more. Explore key amendments, circulars, guidelines, case laws, and due dates under various laws.

Legal Aspects of Foreign Investment in India by a Person Resident Outside India in Unlisted Indian Company and its Compliances by Indian Company

February 12, 2023 6108 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the legal aspects of foreign investment in India by persons residing outside India in an unlisted Indian Company. Learn more about the compliance obligations of an Indian Company in 2023, with PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan and more.

Introduction of Legal Entity Identifier for Cross-border Transactions – FAQs

February 11, 2023 2214 Views 0 comment Print

Should an AD bank obtain a valid LEI for transactions less than INR 50 crore even if the customer has not done any transaction of INR 50 crore or above on or after October 1, 2022?

Key Insights about Tax Laws Surrounding International Money Transfers to India

February 11, 2023 6387 Views 1 comment Print

If you are sending money to India or receiving it from a foreign nation, a proper understanding of the applicable tax laws is essential. Over the years, several changes have been introduced to the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) of India and they have often been drastic

Regulatory updates for the Month of January 2023

February 9, 2023 2043 Views 0 comment Print

Stay informed with the latest regulatory updates for January 2023. Explore changes in company law, securities law, and insolvency law. Get insights on amendments, filing requirements, and case laws.

Crypto Assets require international collaboration to prevent regulatory arbitrage

February 8, 2023 855 Views 0 comment Print

Crypto Assets are borderless, require international collaboration to prevent regulatory arbitrage Under PMLA, Rs. 936 crore related to crypto currency is attached/seized/freezed by ED as on 31.01.2023 Crypto Assets are by definition borderless and require international collaboration to prevent regulatory arbitrage. This was stated by the Union Minister of State for Finance, Shri Pankaj Chaudhary, […]

Determination of Residential Status under FEMA & Income Tax

February 7, 2023 21978 Views 0 comment Print

Understand what determines an individuals residential status under FEMA &amp Income Tax with relevant Indian laws & regulations. Discover NRIs significant contribution to Indian economy, inward remittances & transfer of technology.

Process To Establishment of Project Offices In India By Foreign Entities

February 6, 2023 6525 Views 0 comment Print

WHAT IS PROJECT OFFICE: A Project Office (PO) means a place of business established to represent the interests of a foreign company executing a project in India. Such offices are prohibited from undertaking or carrying on any activity other than the activity relating to the execution of the project for which such office is established. […]

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