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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 4644 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 879 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 5394 Views 0 comment Print

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 2544 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 13059 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 822 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 756 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 1063 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 1335 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 679 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 1656 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 2944 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 4432 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 2482 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 1234 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


RBI Allows Banks to Exclude FCNR(B), ECB and OFCB Swap Positions from NOP-INR Limits

Fema / RBI : RBI has permitted AD Category-I banks to exclude swap positions arising from FCNR(B) deposits, ECBs and OFCBs from NOP-INR calcula...

June 9, 2026 282 Views 0 comment Print

RBI Introduces Forex Swap Facility to Support PSU ECBs & Overseas Foreign Currency Borrowings

Fema / RBI : RBI has launched a US Dollar-Rupee swap facility for eligible PSU external commercial borrowings and overseas foreign currency bor...

June 9, 2026 159 Views 0 comment Print

RBI Launches FCNR(B) Swap Facility to Encourage Long-Term Foreign Currency Deposits

Fema / RBI : RBI introduced a US Dollar-Rupee swap facility for fresh FCNR(B) deposits with tenors of three to five years. The scheme enables b...

June 9, 2026 636 Views 0 comment Print

RBI Eases FPI Investment Rules & Remove Short-Term, Security-Wise & Concentration Limits

Fema / RBI : RBI has withdrawn key investment restrictions applicable to FPIs investing in Government Securities under the General Route. The a...

June 6, 2026 252 Views 0 comment Print

RBI Shifts FEMA Reporting to CIMS as Centralized Digital Submission Is Now Mandatory

Fema / RBI : RBI has mandated that specified FEMA-related statements be filed through the Centralized Information Management System (CIMS) from...

June 6, 2026 231 Views 0 comment Print


Foreign Exchange Management (Guarantees) Regulations, 2026

January 6, 2026 3177 Views 0 comment Print

The regulations replace the 2000 framework and restrict resident participation in guarantees involving non-residents, subject to defined permissions and exemptions. They also introduce enhanced reporting and compliance requirements.

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

December 8, 2025 1404 Views 0 comment Print

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

AD Category-II Banks and FFMCs to Submit LRS Daily Returns

December 3, 2025 1338 Views 0 comment Print

RBI mandates direct submission of LRS daily returns by AD Category-II banks and FFMCs from January 1, 2026, enabling real-time tracking of cumulative PAN-wise remittances.

RBI Updates KYC Rules for Authorised Persons Under FEMA

November 28, 2025 1851 Views 0 comment Print

RBI has replaced the old 2016 KYC framework with entity-specific directions for all Authorised Persons. The update mandates compliance with new KYC norms based on regulatory category and requires monitoring of agents and franchisees.

Amendments to Directions – Compounding of Contraventions under FEMA, 1999

November 24, 2025 924 Views 0 comment Print

RBI revises account details for receiving compounding application fees and sums under FEMA, simplifying payment through NEFT and RTGS.

RBI Extends Export Proceeds Repatriation Period to 15 Months

November 13, 2025 2850 Views 0 comment Print

RBI amends FEMA regulations to allow exporters 15 months, up from nine, for repatriating export proceeds, providing greater flexibility in compliance with foreign exchange rules.

RBI Extends Export Proceeds Realisation Timeline

November 13, 2025 9114 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 822 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 1203 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.

RBI Allows Exporters to Hold Foreign Currency Accounts in IFSCs

October 6, 2025 1485 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.

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