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What Expanded SNRR Framework Really Changes for Startups with Foreign Investment

Fema / RBI : The article explains how the RBI's Sixth Amendment widens SNRR account usage through IFSC branches while clarifying that it does n...

June 25, 2026 624 Views 0 comment Print

Swap Facility for FCNR (B) deposits, ECBs & OFCBs: FAQs

Fema / RBI : RBI has issued FAQs explaining how banks should implement swap facilities for FCNR(B) deposits, ECBs, and OFCBs. The clarification...

June 24, 2026 486 Views 0 comment Print

FEMA Rule Amended Twice in 7 Months Now Governs GST Refunds & Export Benefits

Fema / RBI : The article explains RBI’s decision to reduce the export proceeds realization period from 15 months to 9 months and its impact o...

June 9, 2026 7905 Views 0 comment Print

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 1065 Views 0 comment 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 5547 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


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

Review of Foreign Direct Investment Policy on Space Sector

Fema / RBI : Explore the latest Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy amendments in Indias space sector. Understand the changes in caps, entry...

March 5, 2024 765 Views 0 comment Print

Carrying of INR 10,000 by Non-residents and Residents : RBI Clarifies

Corporate Law : In terms of instructions issued vide A.P. (Dir Series) circular No.45 dated September 16, 2013, the Reserve Bank of India had faci...

September 20, 2013 1093 Views 0 comment Print

Fema – Review of all-in-cost (AIC) on External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) and Trade Credit

Fema / RBI : On a review of the conditions in the global financial markets, it has been decided to continue with the enhanced all-in-cost ceili...

March 31, 2012 1338 Views 0 comment Print

RBI permission no longer required for cut in sanctioned ECB limit

Corporate Law : As per the extant ECB procedures, requests for reduction in the amount of ECB, changes in the drawdown schedule and reduction in t...

February 10, 2012 694 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


FEMA – Claim for interest in the nature of compensation for wrongful retention of money is not maintainable

Fema / RBI : Directorate of Enforcement Vs. Subhash Muljimal Gandhi ( Delhi HC)- that interest at the rate of 6% per annum under Rule 8 could ...

February 8, 2012 1668 Views 0 comment Print

SC asks Ketan Ketan Parikh and Co to Deposit deposit 50 percent of penalty imposed for Fema violations

Fema / RBI : Ketan V. Parekh Vs. Special Director, Directorate of Enforcement and another (Supreme Court)- Ketan Parikh, Kartik Parikh and M/s....

November 29, 2011 2971 Views 0 comment Print

Section 45(1A) of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 – Binod Kumar Versus State of Jharkhand & Others

Fema / RBI : Binod Kumar Versus State of Jharkhand & Others- In the impugned judgment, it is mentioned that the basic allegation is amassing of...

March 29, 2011 4438 Views 0 comment Print

Foreign exchange –Contravention of provisions of Act–Liable to prosecution as well as penalty by adjudicating officer

Fema / RBI : Foreign exchange --Contravention of provisions of Act--Liable to prosecution as well as penalty by adjudicating officer--Proceedin...

February 18, 2011 2494 Views 0 comment Print

Appeal No.: Writ Petition Nos. 23110 & 23558 of 2009, dated: 26.03.2010

Fema / RBI : The relief sought for by the petitioner seeking permission to be accompanied by an advocate of his choice when he appears before t...

March 26, 2010 1264 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 414 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 444 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 444 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 486 Views 0 comment Print


Operational framework for reclassification of Foreign Portfolio Investment to FDI

November 11, 2024 1632 Views 0 comment Print

RBI provides guidelines for reclassifying Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) to Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) under new operational framework.

RBI Adds Sovereign Green Bonds to Non-Resident FAR Investment

November 7, 2024 936 Views 0 comment Print

RBI allows non-resident investment in 10-year Sovereign Green Bonds under Fully Accessible Route. New directive effective immediately from November 7, 2024.

RBI Directs AD Category-I Banks to Ensure Compliance of Guarantee Contracts with FEMA

October 4, 2024 3240 Views 0 comment Print

RBI issues guidelines for Category-I banks on non-resident guarantees to ensure compliance with FEMA regulations.

RBI Issues Guidelines on Compounding FEMA Contraventions

October 1, 2024 7563 Views 0 comment Print

RBI Circular No. 17/2024-25 outlines new guidelines for compounding contraventions under FEMA, emphasizing compliance for authorized banks.

Foreign Exchange (Compounding Proceedings) Rules, 2024

September 12, 2024 3882 Views 0 comment Print

Ministry of Finance issues Foreign Exchange (Compounding Proceedings) Rules, 2024, superseding 2000 rules, streamlining processes for ease of investment and business.

RBI Discontinues Monthly LRS Reporting Requirement for Banks

September 6, 2024 2130 Views 0 comment Print

RBI’s latest directive ends the need for monthly LRS returns by AD Category-I banks, shifting to daily transaction reporting from September 2024.

Foreign Exchange Management Non debt Instruments Fourth Amendment Rules 2024

August 16, 2024 2775 Views 0 comment Print

New amendments to Foreign Exchange Management Rules ease cross-border share swaps and foreign investments in Indian startups and ATMs.

Foreign Exchange Management (Debt Instruments) (Third Amendment) Regulations, 2024

August 2, 2024 1689 Views 0 comment Print

RBI’s 2024 amendment to FEMA regulations allows foreign investors to buy Sovereign Green Bonds in India’s IFSC and remit proceeds abroad. Effective from August 2024.

RBI Updates on Fully Accessible Route for Govt Securities

July 29, 2024 1449 Views 0 comment Print

RBI updates Fully Accessible Route for non-residents, excluding new 14-year and 30-year government securities from FAR. Existing stocks remain available. Effective immediately.

RBI Circular: Updated Guidelines for Remittances to IFSCs under LRS 2024

July 10, 2024 2790 Views 0 comment Print

Read about RBI’s latest circular on Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) allowing expanded remittances to IFSCs, implications, and updates. Learn more.

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