Fema / RBI : The 2026 FEMA amendment removes uncertainty surrounding INR borrowings by resident individuals from NRIs and OCI relatives. The RB...
Fema / RBI : Explains how ECBs allow Indian entities to borrow abroad while ensuring compliance with RBI rules. Key takeaway: growth is enabled...
Fema / RBI : Expanding overseas is easier under new rules, but compliance risks remain. Missing filings or structuring errors can trigger penal...
Fema / RBI : The issue concerns alternative settlement mechanisms for international trade. The framework allows INR-based transactions with fle...
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...
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 ...
Corporate Law : The Appellate Tribunal under SAFEMA held that routing demonetized cash through another person’s bank account constituted a benam...
Fema / RBI : The issue was whether properties purchased using company funds could escape benami classification. The Tribunal held that unexplai...
Fema / RBI : The Tribunal ruled that transactions predating the alleged crime cannot be treated as proceeds of crime without a clear link. It s...
Fema / RBI : The issue was whether properties unconnected to crime could be attached under PMLA. The Tribunal held that equivalent value assets...
Fema / RBI : The Tribunal ruled that taxation of income does not negate its use in benami transactions. Even disclosed or assessed income can f...
Fema / RBI : RBI has withdrawn the requirement for prior approval of tie-ups between AD banks and non-bank remittance platforms. The new framew...
Fema / RBI : RBI has notified Foreign Exchange Management (Authorised Persons) Regulations, 2026 to streamline authorisation norms under FEMA. ...
Fema / RBI : RBI notified the Foreign Exchange Management (Authorised Persons) Regulations, 2026 introducing revised eligibility, compliance, a...
Fema / RBI : The issue involved foreign investment limits in the insurance sector under FEMA regulations. The amendment allows up to 100% FDI u...
Fema / RBI : The issue involved foreign investment from countries sharing land borders with India. The amendment mandates Government approval f...
EXTERNAL COMMERCIAL BORROWING (ECB) TO BE RAISED BY SOFTWARE COMPANY Article explains Eligibility Recognised lenders, Currency of borrowing, End-uses (Negative list), Minimum Average Maturity Period, Limit, Debt-Equity Ratio, All-in-cost ceiling per annum, Other costs and Reporting Requirement in respect of External Commercial Borrowing to Be Raised By Software Company 1. Eligibility Software Sector space […]
Frequently Asked Questions Creation of Entity And User Master With RBI For Foreign Investment In Indian Companies Q.1 Which Company Can Be Considered As Entity As Per RBI Norms? A company within the meaning of section 1(4) of the Companies Act, 2013 A Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) registered under the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 […]
Full Fledged Money Changers (FFMCs)/Authorised Money Chnagers (AMCs) Authorised Money Changers (AMCs) are entities, authorised by the Reserve Bank under Section 10 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999. An AMC is a Full Fledged Money Changer (FFMC). In addition to Authorised Dealer Category -I Banks (AD Category–I Banks) and Authorised Dealers Category – II […]
In this write up we endeavor to summarize the conditions for the purchase and sale of immovable property in India by a non resident Indians and overseas citizens of India. Ideally the NRI/OCIs are permitted to acquire the immovable property in India in the following manner: 1. Purchase; 2. Gift; 3. Inheritance; TERMS USED: 1. […]
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on 16 January 2019 notified a new external commercial borrowings framework (New ECB Framework). The New ECB Framework rationalizes the existing external commercial borrowings framework (Old ECB Framework) by merging the existing Track I (medium-term foreign currency denominated ECB) and Track II (long-term foreign currency denominated ECB) into one track as ‘Foreign Currency Denominated ECB’. Existing Track III (Indian Rupee denominated ECB) and the Indian Rupee denominated bonds (Masala Bonds) route has been merged as ‘Rupee Denominated ECB’.
EXTERNAL COMMERCIAL BORROWINGS; External Commercial Borrowings (ECBs) are loan made by non-resident lenders in convertible foreign exchange to the Indian borrowers. ECBs are the instruments through which loans are availed by India borrowers from foreign sources. ECBs include bank loans, buyer’s credit, supplier’s credit, securitised instruments, such as floating rate notes, fixed rate bonds, etc. […]
A foreign company can commence operations in India by incorporating the subsidiary company most preferably as a Private limited company under the Companies Act, 2013. It is treated as a domestic company under Indian taxation laws and is eligible for all exemptions, deduction benefits as applicable to any other Indian Company.
FEMA (Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999) has acted as a catalyst for the growth and development of various sectors in India. The main aim of FEMA is to facilitate external trade, balance the payments, promote the orderly development, and maintain the foreign exchange market in India. This article covers the Important Compliances to be followed under […]
Foreign Currency Convertible Bond (FCCB) means a bond issued by an Indian company expressed in foreign currency, the principal and interest of which is payable in foreign currency. FCCBs are issued in accordance with the Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds and ordinary shares (through depository receipt mechanism) Scheme 1993 and subscribed by a non-resident entity in […]
Streamlining of Issue of shares through Rights Issue and Bonus Issue The NEW FDI Regulations have streamlined the issue of shares under the right issue and bonus issue subject to adherence: 1. The offer made by the Indian company is in compliance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 2. Such issue shall not […]
