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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 Foreign Exchange Outlay for Merchanting Trade

October 1, 2025 1176 Views 0 comment Print

RBI circular revises Merchanting Trade Transaction (MTT) rules, increasing the time limit for the foreign exchange outlay from four months to six months, effective immediately.

RBI Revises AT1 Capital Limits for Foreign Currency PDIs

September 29, 2025 480 Views 0 comment Print

RBI directions effective Oct 1, 2025, revise the limit for foreign currency/rupee-denominated Perpetual Debt Instruments (PDIs) in Additional Tier 1 capital to 1.5% of RWAs.

RBI Revises AT1 Capital Limit for SFBs’ Perpetual Debt Instruments

September 29, 2025 702 Views 0 comment Print

RBI has capped inclusion of Perpetual Debt Instruments (PDIs) denominated in foreign currency/rupee bonds in Additional Tier 1 capital for Small Finance Banks at 1.5% of Risk Weighted Assets, effective October 1, 2025.

RBI Revises Eligible Limit for AT1 Perpetual Debt Instruments Overseas

September 29, 2025 561 Views 0 comment Print

RBI has revised the eligible limit for Perpetual Debt Instruments (PDIs) denominated in foreign currency/rupee bonds overseas to 1.5% of Risk Weighted Assets (RWAs) for Additional Tier 1 (AT1) capital.

RBI Proposes New FEMA Rules to Simplify Cross-Border Guarantees

August 17, 2025 1629 Views 0 comment Print

The RBI has proposed new draft regulations to rationalize guarantees under FEMA 1999 expanding the automatic route and introducing new reporting requirements.

RBI Allows Vostro Account Holders to Invest in Govt Bonds

August 12, 2025 1254 Views 0 comment Print

RBI permits non-resident Vostro account holders to invest surplus rupee funds in Central Government Securities, aiming to boost international trade settlements.

RBI Simplifies Rupee Trade Settlement Process

August 5, 2025 876 Views 0 comment Print

The Reserve Bank of India has simplified international trade settlement in Indian Rupees. Authorized banks can now open Special Rupee Vostro Accounts for foreign banks without prior RBI approval.

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

July 5, 2025 5958 Views 0 comment Print

Understand RBI’s Master Direction on Supervisory Returns for NBFCs. Learn about applicability, definitions, and timelines for various DNBS returns submissions.

Foreign Exchange Management (Export of Goods & Services) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025

June 24, 2025 2487 Views 0 comment Print

RBI has amended FEMA regulations, including tugs, dredgers, and offshore support vessels under export of goods and services, subject to their re-import.

Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments) (Amendment) Rules, 2025

June 11, 2025 4203 Views 0 comment Print

Govt amends FEMA rules to allow Indian firms in FDI-prohibited sectors to issue bonus shares to non-resident shareholders, with no change in ownership.

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