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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 744 Views 0 comment Print

International Trade Settlement in Indian Rupees (INR) – RBI FAQs

Fema / RBI : RBI updates FAQs on Special Rupee Vostro Accounts for INR trade settlement, clarifying repatriation, investments, and exchange rat...

October 10, 2025 4254 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 5958 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 5430 Views 2 comments Print

RBI relaxes FEMA regulations to encourage rupee use for cross border Transactions

Fema / RBI : Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced a series of regulatory amendments to encourage the use of the Indian Rupee in cross-bor...

January 18, 2025 1677 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 576 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 639 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 979 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 1236 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 613 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 1506 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 2752 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 4345 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 2374 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 1102 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


RBI Revamps Export–Import Rules to Ease FEMA Compliance

Fema / RBI : A unified FEMA framework now governs goods, services, and merchanting trade. The ruling underscores streamlined procedures and gre...

January 17, 2026 1098 Views 0 comment Print

Foreign Exchange Management (Export and Import of Goods and Services) Regulations, 2026

Fema / RBI : Clear timelines for realisation, extensions, and reductions are prescribed with enhanced oversight by Authorised Dealers. This str...

January 17, 2026 2406 Views 0 comment Print

RBI Issues Directions to Implement New FEMA Guarantee Rules

Fema / RBI : Authorised dealer banks must follow the 2026 regulations for all cross-border guarantees. The circular ensures uniform compliance ...

January 13, 2026 630 Views 0 comment Print

Foreign Exchange Management (Guarantees) Regulations, 2026

Fema / RBI : The regulations replace the 2000 framework and restrict resident participation in guarantees involving non-residents, subject to d...

January 10, 2026 1914 Views 0 comment Print

RBI Amends FEMA Rules for Currency Export/Import to Nepal and Bhutan

Fema / RBI : RBI permits movement of Indian currency to/from Nepal and Bhutan with revised limits, effective under the 2025 amendment to FEMA r...

December 8, 2025 837 Views 0 comment Print


Circular No.66-Custom Duty, Dated: 28.04.2009

April 28, 2009 1078 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, 1999 (42 of 1999) and is without prejudice to permissions/approvals, if any, required under any other law.

RBI Circular on External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) Policy – Liberalisation

April 28, 2009 883 Views 0 comment Print

As announced in Para 107 of the Annual Policy Statement 2009-10 and considering the continuing pressure on credit spreads in the international markets, it has been decided to extend the relaxation in all–in-cost ceilings, under the approval route, until December 31, 2009. This relaxation will be reviewed in December 2009.

FCCB Buyback deadline may be extended by six months

March 10, 2009 403 Views 0 comment Print

Those exercising the option include Mahindra & Mahindra, Reliance Communications, Tulip Telecom, Moser Baer, Jubilant Organosys, Radico Khaitan, Hotel Leela, Pidilite Industries and Uflex. Together, these firms have bought back bonds worth $240 million (around Rs 1,200 crore) at a discount of 30 to 50 per cent on the face value.

Clarificatory guidelines on downstream investment by Indian Companies.

February 25, 2009 2288 Views 0 comment Print

The Guidelines for calculation of total foreign investment, both direct and indirect in an Indian company, at every stage of investment, including downstream investment, have been detailed in Press Note 2 of 2009 which enables determination of total foreign investment in any/all Indian Companies.

Exim Bank’s Line of Credit of USD 20 million to the Government of the Republic of Niger

February 19, 2009 283 Views 0 comment Print

I banks may bring the contents of this circular to the notice of their exporter constituents and advise them to obtain full details of the Line of Credit from Exim Bank’s office at Centre One, Floor 21, World Trade Centre Complex, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai 400 005 or log on to www. eximbankindia.in.

Guidelines For Calculation Of Total Foreign Investment In Indian Companies

February 13, 2009 457 Views 0 comment Print

The guidelines on transfer of ownership or control of Indian companies in sectors with caps from resident Indian citizens to non-resident entities would ensure that, in sectors with caps, Government approval/FIPB approval would be required in all cases where an Indian company is being established with foreign investment and is owned or controlled by a non-resident entity; or the ownership or control of an existing Indian company,

Govt mulls to allow 25 pc FDI to shore up aviation sector

January 15, 2009 238 Views 0 comment Print

When contacted, Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel said, “There is no clarity on the issue as yet. It is only one of the options which are being considered.” The officials said that keeping in mind the serious financial difficulties faced by the airlines, the government has asked oil companies to defer by six months the repayment of airlines’ dues. Other measures like abolition of five per cent customs duty on jet fuel were also taken.

No Further Change Likely In ECB Policy

December 27, 2008 289 Views 0 comment Print

External commercial borrowing (ECB) norms are not likely to be relaxed any further soon, sources in the finance ministry indicated on Friday. Can you think of any other relaxation?” asked a senior finance ministry official in reply to a question on the possibility of easing ECB norms more.

Acquisition of Immoveable Property in India – F.A.Q

December 19, 2008 1155 Views 0 comment Print

Under the general permission available, the following categories can freely purchase immovable property in India: i) Non-Resident Indian (NRI)- that is a citizen of India resident outside India ii) Person of Indian Origin (PIO)- that is an individual (not being a citizen of Pakistan or Bangladesh or Sri Lanka or Afghanistan or China or Iran or Nepal or Bhutan), who

Fema-Circular on Advance Remittance for Import of Services

September 8, 2008 1838 Views 0 comment Print

With a view to liberalizing the procedure further, it has been decided to raise the limit of USD 100,000 for advance remittance for alladmissible current account transactions for import of services without bank guarantee to USD 500,000 or its equivalent. AD Category – I banks may frame their own guidelines to deal with such cases as per the policy approved by the bank’s Board of Directors. RBI/2008-09/ 158 ,A.P.(DIR Series) Circular No. 15, September 08, 2008

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