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SOFTEX Filing and EBRC for Service Exporters: A Comprehensive Guide

Fema / RBI : Understand SOFTEX filing and Electronic Bank Realisation Certificate (EBRC) for service exporters. Learn the process, benefits, an...

January 5, 2024 4353 Views 10 comments Print

RBI: Foreign Exchange Management (Overseas Investment) Regulations, 2022

Fema / RBI : Discover the RBIs Foreign Exchange Management (Overseas Investment) Regulations, 2022 and understand their purpose and obligations...

August 29, 2022 4542 Views 0 comment Print

Form FCGPR (Theoretical And Practical Aspects)

Fema / RBI : With the objective of integrating the extant reporting structures of various types of foreign investment in India, RBI introduced ...

July 8, 2021 12408 Views 0 comment Print

Maintenance of Accounts in India by a Person Resident outside India

Fema / RBI : FEMA regulates, prohibits and restricts acceptance of deposits by Person Resident in India from a Person Resident outside India (P...

September 23, 2018 6441 Views 1 comment Print

FAQS on Issuance of Rupee denominated bonds overseas

Fema / RBI : 1. Who can issue? Any corporate (entity registered as a company under the Companies Act, 1956/ 2013) or body corporate (entity spe...

April 17, 2016 3547 Views 0 comment Print


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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 426 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 859 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 990 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 487 Views 0 comment Print

Govt to notify 100% FDI in single-brand retail soon

Corporate Law : The government says it will soon notify 100 per cent foreign direct investment in single-brand retail. Secretary in the Department...

January 6, 2012 379 Views 0 comment Print


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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 1221 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 2350 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 4024 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 2155 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 847 Views 0 comment Print


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RBI Circular: Updated Guidelines for Remittances to IFSCs under LRS 2024

Fema / RBI : Read about RBI's latest circular on Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) allowing expanded remittances to IFSCs, implications, and ...

July 10, 2024 423 Views 0 comment Print

Basel III Capital Regulations – Eligible Credit Rating Agencies (ECAI)

Fema / RBI : Understand RBI's latest guidelines on Basel III Capital Regulations and the use of credit ratings from accredited agencies like Br...

July 10, 2024 216 Views 0 comment Print

RBI Circular on Exim Bank’s USD 2.50 mn Solar Power Plant Line of Credit to Guyana

Fema / RBI : Explore RBI's latest circular detailing Exim Bank USD 2.50 mn Line of Credit to Guyana for a Solar PV Plant at Cheddi Jagan Int l ...

July 8, 2024 126 Views 0 comment Print

Online submission of Form A2: Removal of limits on remittance amount

Fema / RBI : The RBI now allows unlimited remittance via online Form A2 submission, enhancing ease of business for Authorised Dealers and custo...

July 3, 2024 510 Views 0 comment Print

RBI Circular: Release of foreign exchange for Miscellaneous Remittances

Fema / RBI : RBI revises foreign exchange regulations for miscellaneous remittances, requiring Form A2 for all transactions. Read the latest up...

July 3, 2024 507 Views 0 comment Print


Synopsis of Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010

January 26, 2011 8333 Views 0 comment Print

The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 [FCRA] has been passed by both the houses of Parliament to replace Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 1976 [FCRA 1976] to • regulate the acceptance and utilization of foreign contribution prohibit acceptance and utilization of FC or foreign hospitality for any activities detrimental to national interest.

FEMA- Participation by Full Fledged Money Changers (FFMCs) and Authorised Dealers Category-II (ADs Category-II) in the Currency Futures and the Exchange traded Currency

January 25, 2011 390 Views 0 comment Print

It has now been decided that the FFMCs and the ADs Category-II [which are not Regional Rural Banks (RRBs), Local Area Banks (LABs), Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs) and Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs)], having a minimum net worth of Rs. 5 crore, may participate in the designated currency futures and currency options on exchanges recognized by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) as clients only for the purpose of hedging their underlying foreign exchange exposures.

Consolidated FDI Policy Circular- issue of third edition on 31st March, 2011- regarding

January 14, 2011 658 Views 0 comment Print

You are requested to give your comments on the Circular 2 of 2010, if any. Comments received in this Department by 15th February, 2011 will be duly considered for incorporation in the third edition of Consolidated FDI Policy document.

BCCI violated RBI's foreign investment guidelines

January 14, 2011 274 Views 0 comment Print

The Reserve Bank has found violation of foreign investment guidelines by the BCCI, the parent body of the Indian Premier League (IPL), which organises Twenty20 cricket tournament. RBI, according to sources, has discovered violation of norms by the

Citibank fraud- ED seeks FIR, may file money laundering case

January 12, 2011 475 Views 0 comment Print

The Enforcement Directorate has sought a copy of the FIR filed by the police on the Rs 400 crore Citibank fraud with a view to lodge a separate case of money laundering against the perpetrators of the scam. Official sources said the directorate has

Comprehensive Guidelines on Over the Counter (OTC) Foreign Exchange Derivatives and Overseas Hedging of Commodity Price and Freight Risks

December 28, 2010 984 Views 0 comment Print

In the light of developments in the domestic and international financial markets, the extant guidelines on OTC foreign exchange derivatives, commodity price and freight risks have been revised in consultation with the banks, corporates and other stake holders. The Comprehensive Guidelines on Foreign Exchange Derivatives and Overseas Hedging of Commodity Price and Freight Risks are furnished in the Annex. The revised guidelines would be effective from February 01, 2011.

Asian Clearing Union (ACU) Mechanism – Indo – Iran trade – A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 31

December 27, 2010 576 Views 0 comment Print

In view of the difficulties being experienced by importers / exporters in payments to /receipts from Iran, the extant provisions have been reviewed and it has been decided that all eligible current account transactions including trade transactions with Iran should be settled in any permitted currency outside the ACU mechanism until further notice.

Asian Clearing Union (ACU) Mechanism – Payments for import of Oil or Gas

December 23, 2010 1074 Views 0 comment Print

The directions contained in this circular have been issued under sections 10(4) and 11(1) of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999 (42 of 1999) and are without prejudice to permissions / approvals, if any, required under any other law.

Cross Border Inward Remittance under Money Transfer Service Scheme (MTSS)- A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 28

December 22, 2010 384 Views 0 comment Print

A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 28 Authorised Persons (Indian Agents) were advised to take into account risks arising from the deficiencies in AML/CFT regime of certain jurisdictions, as identified in FATF Statement (www.fatf-gafi.org) issued from time to time, while dealing with individuals from these jurisdictions.

RBI Circular on Money changing activities- A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 27

December 22, 2010 499 Views 0 comment Print

Know Your Customer (KYC) norms/ Anti-Money Laundering (AML) standards/ Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT)/ Obligation of Authorised Persons under Prevention of Money Laundering Act, (PMLA), 2002, as amended by Prevention of Money Laundering (Amendment) Act, 2009- Money changing activities.

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