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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 765 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 5322 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 2421 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 12306 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 6954 Views 2 comments 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 783 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 720 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 1042 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 1326 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 670 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 1620 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 2908 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 4420 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 2473 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 1204 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


Issuance of Foreign Exchange Management (Authorised Persons) Regulations, 2026

Fema / RBI : RBI has notified Foreign Exchange Management (Authorised Persons) Regulations, 2026 to streamline authorisation norms under FEMA. ...

May 7, 2026 627 Views 0 comment Print

Foreign Exchange Management (Authorised Persons) Regulations, 2026

Fema / RBI : RBI notified the Foreign Exchange Management (Authorised Persons) Regulations, 2026 introducing revised eligibility, compliance, a...

May 6, 2026 1695 Views 0 comment Print

Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments) (Second Amendment) Rules, 2026

Fema / RBI : The issue involved foreign investment limits in the insurance sector under FEMA regulations. The amendment allows up to 100% FDI u...

May 4, 2026 2289 Views 0 comment Print

Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments) (Amendment) Rules, 2026

Fema / RBI : The issue involved foreign investment from countries sharing land borders with India. The amendment mandates Government approval f...

May 1, 2026 2415 Views 0 comment Print

RBI Restricts INR Derivative Deals with Related Parties for Authorised Dealers

Fema / RBI : The update prohibits most INR derivative contracts with related entities. Only specific transactions such as cancellations and non...

April 20, 2026 600 Views 0 comment Print


RBI Revises Eligible Limit for AT1 Perpetual Debt Instruments Overseas

September 29, 2025 915 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 1878 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 1446 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 1143 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 12306 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 3003 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 6171 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.

Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2025

May 26, 2025 4698 Views 0 comment Print

India’s Ministry of Home Affairs updates FCRA Rules 2011, introducing revised documentation for foreign contribution registration, prior permission, renewals, and annual reporting.

RBI Issues Reporting Norms for Partly Paid Units

May 23, 2025 1407 Views 0 comment Print

RBI mandates reporting of partly paid units issued by investment vehicles via FIRMS portal, with revised timelines and compliance instructions.

RBI Amends Diamond Dollar Account Validity to 3 Years

April 29, 2025 1014 Views 0 comment Print

RBI’s latest amendment to Foreign Exchange Management Regulations extends the validity of Diamond Dollar Accounts from two to three years.

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