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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 684 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 954 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 1698 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 2421 Views 0 comment Print


Problem versus Solution for Investment by NRI or PIO in India

August 4, 2022 1353 Views 0 comment Print

Understanding the challenges faced by NRIs and PIOs for investment in India. Discover the prohibited businesses and activities and the restrictions for remittances.

External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) Policy – Liberalisation Measures

August 1, 2022 1821 Views 0 comment Print

i) increase the automatic route limit from USD 750 million or equivalent to USD 1.5 billion or equivalent. ii) increase the all-in-cost ceiling for ECBs, by 100 bps. The enhanced all-in-cost ceiling shall be available only to eligible borrowers of investment grade rating from Indian Credit Rating Agencies (CRAs). Other eligible borrowers may raise ECB within the existing all-in-cost ceiling, as hitherto.

An overview of Overseas Direct Investment (ODI)

August 1, 2022 12675 Views 2 comments Print

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Non Resident and Types of transactions under FEMA

July 30, 2022 7695 Views 1 comment Print

Dive into the complexities of Non-Resident Persons and transactions under FEMA. Understand the distinctions between NRI and PIO, and explore the nuances of current account and capital account transactions. Unravel the regulations governing dealings in foreign exchange and gain insights into the permissible and prohibited transactions under FEMA.

All about – Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)

July 30, 2022 14367 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the intricacies of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), including its definition, types, funding methods, routes, permissible sectors, and prohibited sectors. Unveil the details of capital instruments, settlement documents for remittances, and recent regulatory updates in line with the consolidated FDI Policy issued by DPIIT.

Foreign Exchange Management (Borrowing and Lending) (Amendment) Regulations, 2022

July 28, 2022 5721 Views 0 comment Print

These Regulations may be called the Foreign Exchange Management (Borrowing and Lending) (Third Amendment) Regulations, 2022.

Annual Return on Foreign Liabilities and Assets (FLA) under FEMA

July 26, 2022 1605 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about Annual Return on Foreign Liabilities and Assets (FLA) under FEMA 1999. Discover the purpose, eligible entities, types of foreign assets and liabilities, due dates, user registration, required documents, and additional points for Alternative Investment Funds (AIF) FLA return filing. Stay compliant with RBI regulations.

Overview of ODI Transactions – Incorporation of Entity Outside India

July 26, 2022 4494 Views 1 comment Print

Explore the stipulations for incorporating a Wholly Owned Subsidiary outside India by an Indian Party (IP) under the Automatic Route. Learn about financial commitments, business activities, and compliance requirements. Discover the sources for Overseas Direct Investment (ODI) transactions and post-incorporation compliance steps. Stay informed about the nuances of ODI, including valuation, direct investments in certain countries, and pre-incorporation expense considerations.

Form FC-GPR filing – Checklist and FAQs

July 23, 2022 73449 Views 2 comments Print

When an enterprise obtains FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) through capital investment, the entity allots shares to a foreign investor. This transaction must be reported, which needs to be done in FC-GPR Form issued by RBI.

RBI allows International Trade Settlement in Indian Rupees (INR)

July 20, 2022 3159 Views 0 comment Print

Discover how RBI allows international trade settlement in Indian Rupees (INR) and the benefits it brings to the Indian economy.

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