Fema / RBI : The article explains that the FLA Return is a position-based FEMA compliance triggered by outstanding foreign investments, not by ...
Fema / RBI : RBI has updated the FLA Return FAQs, clarifying who must file, the 15 July deadline, revision procedures, and reporting requiremen...
Fema / RBI : The 2026 FEMA amendment expands portfolio investment eligibility beyond NRIs and OCIs to all individuals resident outside India. I...
Fema / RBI : The article examines how recent FEMA reforms have simplified downstream investments while highlighting unresolved issues involving...
Fema / RBI : India has expanded portfolio investment access by allowing any individual resident outside India to invest in listed Indian compan...
Corporate Law : Authorities found Dubai property acquisitions by Indian residents routed through hawala, leading to action for violations of FEMA ...
Fema / RBI : BCAS submits comments on RBI’s draft External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) regulations, seeking clarity on eligibility, KYC norms...
Fema / RBI : BCAS provides feedback on draft FEMA trade regulations, flags concerns over AD bank powers, seeks clarity and consistency....
Fema / RBI : New FEMA rules allow settlement of foreign exchange violations with penalties up to ₹5 crore. Pending cases will follow earlier ...
Fema / RBI : The Government amended FEMA regulations, enabling resolution of violations up to ₹5 crore by paying fines. Ongoing cases follow ...
Fema / RBI : The Karnataka High Court upheld the Appellate Tribunal's finding that the respondents satisfied the definition of person resident ...
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...
Fema / RBI : The case examined whether Indian assets could remain seized after foreign asset value was repatriated. The Tribunal ruled that onc...
Fema / RBI : The appellant claimed the disputed funds were received unknowingly and had attempted to return them. The Tribunal granted relief b...
Fema / RBI : The Tribunal held that bank accounts cannot remain frozen merely because the account holder is related to a suspect or under inves...
Fema / RBI : The RBI has withdrawn non-operative FEMA circulars after reviewing directives issued since June 2000. The ruling helps Authorised ...
Fema / RBI : RBI has rationalised FEMA reporting by introducing revised return formats, discontinuing several reports, and easing compliance re...
Fema / RBI : RBI has allowed Authorised Dealer Category-I banks to exclude hedged positions arising from FCNR(B) deposits, ECBs, and OFCBs whil...
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...
Fema / RBI : RBI's Sixth Amendment to the FEMA Deposit Regulations broadens the scope of SNRR accounts by permitting IFSC branches to maintain ...
The guide explains the process of incorporating a Singapore entity. It highlights FEMA compliance and regulatory steps essential for Indian businesses.
The new ECB framework removes rigid conditions and introduces flexibility in borrowing and repayment. It significantly improves ease of access to global funding.
The issue was fragmented regulations on NRI debt investments. RBI consolidated and updated directions to streamline compliance under FEMA.
The latest regulatory updates clarify how FOCCs can make downstream investments, especially through share swaps and deferred payments. The reforms aim to reduce ambiguity while aligning with FDI norms.
The RBI retained existing limits for FPI investments in G-Secs, SGSs, and corporate bonds. The decision ensures stability in foreign investment policy. It maintains consistency in debt market regulations.
Foreign liaison offices face RD-1 filing issues as MCA treats FC-4 acceptance as sufficient for calendar year adoption, creating compliance uncertainty.
RBI now permits residents to exchange Indian Rupees at forex counters located beyond immigration in airport departure areas. This move enhances convenience for outbound travelers by enabling last-minute currency exchange.
RBI mandated structured reporting of guarantees using specified forms under FEMA 2026 regulations. The circular ensures standardised compliance and timely disclosures. The key takeaway is mandatory reporting through authorised channels within prescribed timelines.
RBI shifted processing of overseas investment references from central office to regional offices. This change aims to improve efficiency and reduce processing delays. The key takeaway is decentralised handling based on UIN mapping.
The calendar lists all major statutory deadlines across laws. It helps businesses track filings and avoid penalties through timely compliance.
