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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 7908 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 447 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


RBI Extends Exporters’ Foreign Currency Account Timelines for IFSC Banks

October 6, 2025 552 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 723 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 924 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 7005 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.

RBI Extends Foreign Exchange Outlay for Merchanting Trade

October 1, 2025 1857 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 813 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 1149 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 1056 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 1974 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 1548 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.

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