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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 7911 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 1068 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


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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 450 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


Cross Border Inward Remittance under Money Transfer Service Scheme (MTSS)- A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 26

December 22, 2010 738 Views 0 comment Print

All Authorised Persons (Indian Agents) are accordingly advised to take into account risks arising from the deficiencies in AML/CFT regime of these countries, while entering into business relationships and transactions with persons (including legal persons and other financial institutions) from or in these countries/ jurisdictions.

KYC Norms/AML Standards/Combating Financing of Terrorism/Obligation of Authorised Persons under PMLA, 2002, as amended by PMLA- A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 25

December 22, 2010 514 Views 0 comment Print

Jurisdictions with strategic AML/CFT deficiencies that have not committed to an action plan developed with the FATF to address key deficiencies as of June 2010. The FATF calls on its members to consider the risks arising from the deficiencies associated with each jurisdiction: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), Sao Tome and Principe.

NRI can remit upto 1 Million dollar from sale of inherited property

December 21, 2010 790 Views 0 comment Print

In the recent past, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has revised the maximum amount that can be sent abroad without special permissions. However, these properties should not be agricultural land, a farm house or a plantation. An NRI/PIO is allowed to

SC may make public the report on black money submitted by ED

December 12, 2010 592 Views 0 comment Print

The Supreme Court today said it will consider making public the status report filed by the Enforcement Directorate about its investigations into the issue of black money stashed in foreign banks only after examining it. “We will go into the status r

41 NGOs banned from receiving foreign aid

November 17, 2010 577 Views 0 comment Print

Forty one NGOs have been banned from receiving foreign contributions due to corruption or irregularities in utilisation of such funds received under Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, government said on Tuesday. Minister of State for Home Mullapp

Government plans to keep watch on end use of foreign investment inflow

November 11, 2010 553 Views 0 comment Print

The government plans to keep a tight vigil on foreign investment inflows by making it mandatory for companies bringing in foreign equity to periodically disclose the end-use of such funds. The Economic Intelligence Council (EIC), led by finance minis

RBI wants lock-in period for Foreign Direct Investment in hotels, tourism

October 26, 2010 1088 Views 0 comment Print

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has advised the government to impose strict new riders and set up a monitoring mechanism to prevent a real estate bubble. That, the central bank fears, may be created due to diversion of foreign funds meant for hotels

Commonwealth Games-Enforcement Directorate registers case for FEMA violation

October 25, 2010 496 Views 0 comment Print

The Enforcement Directorate has registered a case for violation of Foreign Exchange Management Act as part of its probe into the alleged corruption in the run-up to the Commonwealth Games. Official sources said Central Bureau of Investigation has a

Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (No. 42 of 2010)

October 9, 2010 1933 Views 0 comment Print

Provided that the Central Government may entertain the representation after the expiry of the said period of thirty days, if it is satisfied that the organisation was prevented by sufficient cause from making the representation within thirty days.

FII Investment Limit in Government Securities and Corporate Bonds Increased by US $ 5 Billion

September 25, 2010 685 Views 0 comment Print

The Government has increased the current limit of Foreign Institutional Investors (Fll) investment in Government Securities by US $ 5 billion raising the cap to US $ 10 billion and the incremental limit of US $ 5 billion be invested in securities wit

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