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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


Regulatory updates for the Month of June 2022

July 5, 2022 1179 Views 0 comment Print

Stay up to date with the latest regulatory updates for June 2022. Learn about the changes in Company Law and Securities Law that you need to know.

Foreign Liabilities And Assets Annual Return (FLA Return)

June 30, 2022 43839 Views 2 comments Print

Understand the FLA Return requirement for Indian companies with foreign investments. Learn about the provisions and applicability of this annual return.

Transfer of Share By Non-Resident to Non-Residents of Indian Entity

June 23, 2022 44025 Views 1 comment Print

Understand the transfer process of shares by Non-Residents to Non-Residents of an Indian entity. Stay informed about the regulations and guidelines.

Legal obligations for Expatriates + Foreign Citizens in India 

June 23, 2022 10206 Views 1 comment Print

Understanding the legal obligations for expatriates and foreign citizens in India. Learn about the Indian Industrial Policy and foreign investments.

Roadmap/Blueprint of External Commercial Borrowings (ECBs)

June 22, 2022 2391 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the roadmap and blueprint of External Commercial Borrowings (ECBs). Understand how Indian companies can mobilize funds from the foreign market for optimal capital structure.

Annual Return on Foreign Liabilities & Assets (FLA)- FAQs & Latest Provisions

June 22, 2022 10830 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the requirements and provisions of the Annual Return on Foreign Liabilities and Assets (FLA). Avoid penalties by submitting the FLA by the due date.

Extension of Bill of Entry Submission and Write off of amount payable

June 17, 2022 80250 Views 11 comments Print

In this update, we are providing key points from captioned Master Direction in connection with Extension and Write off of the amount payable against the import of good and services.

Procedure for Reporting Transfer of Share between Resident to Non- Resident

June 16, 2022 24429 Views 1 comment Print

Learn how to report the transfer of shares between a resident and non-resident as per the Foreign Exchange Management Act and Regulations.

Income Tax & FEMA provisions applicable to Non Residents

June 10, 2022 32748 Views 3 comments Print

In this part you can gain knowledge about various provisions of Income-tax Law and Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA) which are useful to a non-resident. The first part deals with provisions of Income-tax Law and the second part deals with the provisions of FEMA.

Regulatory updates for the Month of May 2022

June 9, 2022 4551 Views 0 comment Print

Stay informed with the latest regulatory updates for May 2022. Explore changes in Company Law, Securities Law, MSME Development Act, and Insolvency Law. Understand due dates for compliance under various laws. Keep your business compliant and thriving.

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