Follow Us:

Fema Notifications

Latest Articles


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 Simplifies Rupee Trade Settlement Process

August 5, 2025 1302 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 14490 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 3201 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 6609 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 5253 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 1518 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 1203 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.

Foreign Exchange Management (Foreign Currency Accounts by a Person Resident in India) (Sixth Amendment) Regulations, 2025

April 29, 2025 1959 Views 0 comment Print

RBI issues sixth amendment to Foreign Currency Account Regulations, 2015, extending Diamond Dollar Account validity period from two to three years.

FDI Reporting in Form FC-GPR: Process and Guidelines

April 28, 2025 7359 Views 2 comments Print

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

RBI Amends FEMA Compounding Rules – Cap on Penalty

April 24, 2025 2910 Views 0 comment Print

RBI introduces a cap of ₹2,00,000 on the maximum compounding amount for certain FEMA contraventions. Details for banks and constituents.

Search Post by Date
July 2026
M T W T F S S
 12345
6789101112
13141516171819
20212223242526
2728293031