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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 423 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 5445 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 207 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 450 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


Can NRI (Non Resident India) purchase Commercial property in India?

January 19, 2023 15018 Views 1 comment Print

NRIs can buy commercial properties in India. Discover the provisions and procedures for buying property, types of properties and foreign investment classes. Can NRI (Non Resident India) purchase Commercial property in India?

An Explainer Series – Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010

January 19, 2023 1260 Views 0 comment Print

Before we dive into the provisions regarding raising foreign contributions from foreign sources, it is important to understand the nature of this act i.e whether it is civil or criminal, strictly interpreted or has space for liberal interpretation and the true spirit/intention of the legislators. 

Exploring Investment Benefits in India for Foreigners

January 19, 2023 1155 Views 0 comment Print

With the Indian economy growing at a rapid rate and the government encouraging foreign investment, it has become a lucrative option for foreign investors. India is home to a variety of exciting investments opportunities, be it through start-ups, angel investing or venture capital.

Promoters and affiliated Entities Implicated in GO Mechanic Scandal

January 19, 2023 2058 Views 0 comment Print

GO Mechanic scandal reveals undisclosed payments to promoters & affiliated entities. Investors were misled & funds misappropriated. SFIO investigates.

Regulatory updates for the Month of December 2022

January 12, 2023 5988 Views 0 comment Print

Stay up to date on regulatory changes in India related to new/existing companies – MCA launched 56 company forms & MHA security clearance application for DIN/directorship for citizens of countries sharing land border with India.

Full Fledged Money Changer (FFMC) License

January 8, 2023 3042 Views 0 comment Print

FFMC is an authorized entity that may purchase foreign exchange from the NRIs providing them with the Indian currency and may sell the foreign addition exchange for travel purposes, whether private or business but only to the people visiting from abroad. 

Process For Filing of FC-GPR With RBI

January 7, 2023 58455 Views 3 comments Print

Company should file Form FC-GPR to RBI within 30 days from the date of issue of securities. Equity shares, Convertible preference shares & convertible debentures are the securities considered under FDI

51 FAQs on Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999 in India 

January 5, 2023 10230 Views 0 comment Print

51 FAQs on Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999 in India (A) Preliminary + Meanings on FEMA (Chapter-I) 1. Preliminary on FEMA, 1999 (Section-1) FEMA  to consolidate + amend (both) for foreign exchange laws with objective of facilitating the external trade + making payment + promoting  orderly development + maintenance of foreign exchange market in India. […]

RBI amends Foreign Investment guidelines for reporting in SMF on Firms

January 4, 2023 5925 Views 2 comments Print

All forms submitted with the requisite documents will be auto-acknowledged on the FIRMS portal with a time stamp and an auto-generated e-mail will be sent to the applicant.

Provisional attachment order passed without valid reasoning is untenable

December 29, 2022 2088 Views 0 comment Print

Karnataka High Court held the provisional attachment order unjustifiable as the same was passed simply stating that there is likely addition of the amount without mentioning of any valid and cogent reasons.

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