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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


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 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


FDI compliance- Steps for successfully filing form FC-GPR

August 9, 2022 2388 Views 0 comment Print

Once the decision of FDI is made by the Board, the very first step is to set up a good co-ordination with the Authorized Dealer Bank in India and the remitting foreign bank in advance so that all the documents are received on time from both the banks, consequently avoiding any unexpected delay in paperwork.

Authorised Dealer Category-I License eligibility for Small Finance Banks

August 8, 2022 2886 Views 0 comment Print

All the scheduled SFBs, after completion of at least two years of operations as Authorised Dealer Category-II, will be eligible for Authorised Dealer Category-I license, subject to compliance with the eligibility norms given in the Annex-I.

RBI allows authorized SPDs to offer FCS-OIS

August 8, 2022 1299 Views 0 comment Print

SPDs, authorized under section 10(1) of FEMA, 1999 shall also be eligible to offer FCS-OIS to persons not resident in India as well as to other AD Cat-I banks and eligible SPDs.

External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) – A Guidance Note

August 6, 2022 25083 Views 3 comments Print

A comprehensive guide to External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) regulations in India. Learn about the advantages and considerations before availing this foreign loan.

Regulatory updates for the Month of July 2022

August 5, 2022 1125 Views 0 comment Print

Stay updated with the latest regulatory changes for July 2022. Discover the new Company E-Forms, violation orders, and CSR spending updates.

Problem versus Solution for Investment by NRI or PIO in India

August 4, 2022 1371 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 1881 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 12834 Views 2 comments Print

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Non Resident and Types of transactions under FEMA

July 30, 2022 7890 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 14517 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.

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