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Fema / RBI : RBI has withdrawn the requirement for prior approval of tie-ups between AD banks and non-bank remittance platforms.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...
A unified FEMA framework now governs goods, services, and merchanting trade. The ruling underscores streamlined procedures and greater operational flexibility for authorised dealers.
The 2026 regulations replace the old FEMA framework and tighten oversight of guarantees. The key takeaway is clearer eligibility, reporting, and risk control.
The High Court held that alleged violations under FERA could not be reopened in writ jurisdiction after being conclusively decided in civil suits and appeals. The ruling reinforces finality of adjudicated issues.
This explains how non-realisation of export proceeds within FEMA timelines leads to GST refund reversal and interest liability. The key takeaway is that exporters must track realisation deadlines proactively to avoid automatic tax exposure.
Clear timelines for realisation, extensions, and reductions are prescribed with enhanced oversight by Authorised Dealers. This strengthens monitoring of export proceeds.
This article explains how Section 9 exempts certain foreign exchange holdings from repatriation duties. The key takeaway is that RBI-prescribed limits and conditions determine when retention is lawful.
Authorised dealer banks must follow the 2026 regulations for all cross-border guarantees. The circular ensures uniform compliance and updated reporting practices.
Explains how real estate transactions with non-residents commonly violate FEMA due to misunderstood eligibility, payment, and repatriation rules, and what compliance requires.
Learn how Resident but Not Ordinarily Resident (RNOR) status provides a tax-efficient window for returning NRIs to plan foreign income and repatriation before full residential taxation applies.
FEMA compliance impacts cap tables, ESOPs, and foreign investments. Startups that embed compliance from Day One reduce deal delays and regulatory risks while boosting investor confidence.
