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RBI Unifies Export and Import Rules Under New FEMA Regulations

Fema / RBI : The 2026 FEMA Regulations replace the fragmented 2015 framework with a single, consolidated regime for goods and services. The key...

January 28, 2026 744 Views 0 comment Print

International Trade Settlement in Indian Rupees (INR) – RBI FAQs

Fema / RBI : RBI updates FAQs on Special Rupee Vostro Accounts for INR trade settlement, clarifying repatriation, investments, and exchange rat...

October 10, 2025 4254 Views 0 comment Print

A Guide To RBI’s Master Direction On DNB Returns Filings

Fema / RBI : Understand RBI's Master Direction on Supervisory Returns for NBFCs. Learn about applicability, definitions, and timelines for vari...

July 5, 2025 5958 Views 0 comment Print

FDI Reporting in Form FC-GPR: Process and Guidelines

Fema / RBI : Learn about the process and documentation required for FDI reporting in Form FC-GPR, including timelines, penalties, and other key...

April 28, 2025 5430 Views 2 comments Print

RBI relaxes FEMA regulations to encourage rupee use for cross border Transactions

Fema / RBI : Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced a series of regulatory amendments to encourage the use of the Indian Rupee in cross-bor...

January 18, 2025 1677 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 576 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 639 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 979 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 1236 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 613 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 1506 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 2752 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 4345 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 2374 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 1102 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


RBI Revamps Export–Import Rules to Ease FEMA Compliance

Fema / RBI : A unified FEMA framework now governs goods, services, and merchanting trade. The ruling underscores streamlined procedures and gre...

January 17, 2026 1098 Views 0 comment Print

Foreign Exchange Management (Export and Import of Goods and Services) Regulations, 2026

Fema / RBI : Clear timelines for realisation, extensions, and reductions are prescribed with enhanced oversight by Authorised Dealers. This str...

January 17, 2026 2406 Views 0 comment Print

RBI Issues Directions to Implement New FEMA Guarantee Rules

Fema / RBI : Authorised dealer banks must follow the 2026 regulations for all cross-border guarantees. The circular ensures uniform compliance ...

January 13, 2026 630 Views 0 comment Print

Foreign Exchange Management (Guarantees) Regulations, 2026

Fema / RBI : The regulations replace the 2000 framework and restrict resident participation in guarantees involving non-residents, subject to d...

January 10, 2026 1914 Views 0 comment Print

RBI Amends FEMA Rules for Currency Export/Import to Nepal and Bhutan

Fema / RBI : RBI permits movement of Indian currency to/from Nepal and Bhutan with revised limits, effective under the 2025 amendment to FEMA r...

December 8, 2025 837 Views 0 comment Print


RBI Extends Export Proceeds Realisation Timeline

November 13, 2025 6057 Views 0 comment Print

A recent amendment increases the deadline for realising export proceeds from nine to fifteen months, offering exporters greater flexibility in meeting FEMA requirements.

BCAS Feedback on Draft ECB Regulations 2025

October 31, 2025 576 Views 0 comment Print

BCAS submits comments on RBI’s draft External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) regulations, seeking clarity on eligibility, KYC norms, borrowing limits, pricing, and reporting requirements.

RBI Draft Guidelines to facilitate faster cross-border inward payments

October 29, 2025 804 Views 0 comment Print

RBI released a draft circular to streamline cross-border inward payments, aiming for faster credit to beneficiaries and improved efficiency under the Payments Vision 2025.

International Trade Settlement in Indian Rupees (INR) – RBI FAQs

October 10, 2025 4254 Views 0 comment Print

RBI updates FAQs on Special Rupee Vostro Accounts for INR trade settlement, clarifying repatriation, investments, and exchange rate mechanism.

RBI Allows Exporters to Hold Foreign Currency Accounts in IFSCs

October 6, 2025 927 Views 0 comment Print

RBI has amended FEMA regulations to permit exporters to open and maintain foreign currency accounts in International Financial Services Centres (IFSCs), offering greater flexibility for managing export proceeds and import payments.

RBI Amends FEMA Rules: INR Lending to Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka

October 6, 2025 957 Views 0 comment Print

This Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Notification No. FEMA 3(R)(4)/2025-RB, dated October 06, 2025, introduces an amendment to the Foreign Exchange Management (Borrowing and Lending) Regulations, 2018. Specifically, the amendment inserts a new clause, (iv), into sub-regulation 7A of the Principal Regulations. The core change permits an Authorised Dealer (AD) Category-I bank in India to […]

RBI Extends Exporters’ Foreign Currency Account Timelines for IFSC Banks

October 6, 2025 318 Views 0 comment Print

The RBI amended FEMA regulations to allow longer repatriation timelines for exporter accounts maintained in IFSCs. The key takeaway is enhanced flexibility for exporters using IFSC banking channels.

RBI Expands Investment Options for Rupee Vostro Accounts

October 3, 2025 420 Views 0 comment Print

RBI circular allows Authorised Dealer banks to permit the investment of surplus funds in Special Rupee Vostro Accounts into non-convertible debentures/bonds and commercial papers.

Investment in Corporate Debt Securities by Persons Resident Outside India through Special Rupee Vostro account

October 3, 2025 594 Views 0 comment Print

RBI allows non-residents with Special Rupee Vostro Accounts to invest surplus rupees in corporate debt securities and commercial papers.

RBI Eases EDPMS/IDPMS Rules for Small-Value Trade Bills

October 1, 2025 4668 Views 0 comment Print

The RBI simplifies EDPMS and IDPMS closures for export/import bills under ₹10 lakh, allowing banks to reconcile based on a self-declaration, and prohibits penal charges.

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