Fema / RBI : RBI has reiterated that software and ITES exporters must submit the annual survey based on the previous financial year. The guidel...
Fema / RBI : RBI requires mutual funds to report foreign liabilities and assets annually for compilation of Balance of Payments and Internation...
Fema / RBI : RBI’s 2026 amendments impose a mandatory three-year cooling-off period after directors complete ten years on co-operative bank b...
Fema / RBI : The requirement applies if foreign assets or liabilities exist as of 31 March, even without fresh transactions. The rule ensures d...
Fema / RBI : RBI has standardized the 90-day NPA classification rule across all NBFC categories, including NBFC-BL entities, effective 31 March...
Fema / RBI : RBI has clarified reporting requirements, valuation methods, submission procedures, and entity obligations under the Portfolio Inv...
Fema / RBI : The amendment redefines revenue reserves by excluding provisions for liabilities and depreciation. This ensures clearer classifica...
Fema / RBI : RBI revises the definition of revenue reserves to exclude provisions and liabilities. The change enhances transparency and consist...
Fema / RBI : The Reserve Bank of India has removed a key provision from capital adequacy norms to ensure consistency with updated investment ru...
Fema / RBI : RBI introduces annual IFR assessment instead of continuous compliance for RRBs. The change reduces operational burden while mainta...
Fema / RBI : Reimbursement of interim payments from insured banks in priority to other liabilities was a valid exercise of legislative competen...
Fema / RBI : The Court held that rejection of NBFC registration surrender solely due to meeting PBC was unsustainable without giving an opportu...
Fema / RBI : The court held that failure to apply Clause 3(d) of the RBI Master Circular invalidated the wilful defaulter declaration. Non-Exec...
Corporate Law : The court held that Ombudsman’s finding of customer negligence was unsustainable and directed bank to refund disputed amount. Th...
Corporate Law : Court ruled that protections under the RBI Circular apply only to third-party breaches and cannot be invoked to recast personal tr...
Fema / RBI : RBI has reiterated that old series banknotes issued before 2005 remain legal tender but should not be re-issued by banks. The circ...
Fema / RBI : The RBI has consolidated all directions relating to the withdrawal of ₹2000 banknotes from circulation. The circular reiterates ...
Fema / RBI : RBI has exempted eligible FCNR(B) deposits from CRR and SLR requirements until September 30, 2026. The measure is aimed at attract...
Fema / RBI : RBI has exempted fresh FCNR(B) deposits mobilized between June 8 and September 30, 2026 from CRR and SLR requirements. The move ai...
Fema / RBI : RBI has exempted eligible FCNR(B) deposits from CRR and SLR requirements for urban co-operative banks. The move aims to attract fo...
The process of credit creation by commercial banks and how the RBI regulates this credit flow This article is not from accounting, direct or indirect tax perspective. This deal with a general topic about how the credit is created by commercial banks in the economy and how the RBI monitors this credit creation. Let us […]
Frequently Asked Questions : RBI Allowed Banks to Declare Moratorium on Term Loans Last week, the Reserve Bank of India has allowed Banks to declare a three-month moratorium on all term loans outstanding as on March 1, 2020, as well as on working capital facilities. The Indian Banks Association has answered a list of Frequently […]
PREFACE The G-Secs market has witnessed significant changes during the past decade. Introduction of an electronic screen-based trading system, dematerialized holding, straight through processing, establishment of the Clearing Corporation of India Ltd. (CCIL) as the Central Counter Party (CCP) for guaranteed settlement, new instruments, and changes in the legal environment are some of the major […]
Indian banking system was on fire owing to Non-performing assets and the onset of COVID 2019 would perhaps turn it into a fireball impact on the vulnerable financial services sector in India. It may become increasingly difficult for the RBI to regulate and provide emergency administrative action if large number of vulnerable banks in India go down the hill considering corporate governance failures in our country.
Scheme of reconstruction of Yes Bank Ltd: some suggestions on the draft scheme. Executive Summary: I have carefully gone through the scheme of merger and as hardcore banker, I feel RBI may look at Sec 19(2) of Banking Regulation Act which cover aspects like applicability of SEBI take-over code and Pricing of the shares of […]
Government introduces Banking Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2020 in Lok Sabha to bring the co-operative banks on par with the developments in the banking sector through better management and proper regulation of co-operative banks with a view to ensure that the affairs of the co-operative banks are conducted in a manner that protects the interests of […]
What is an FLA Return As per Foreign Exchange Management (Transfer or Issue of Security by a Person Resident Outside India) Regulations, 2017, an Annual Return on Foreign Liabilities and Assets (FLA) is required to be filed by Indian company which has received FDI or made ODI abroad or an LLP which has received investment […]
These are some of the examples of subvention schemes offered by developers of real estate with tie-ups with banks and financial institutions. The discounts, freebies are extensively promoted by the builders to lure prospective homebuyers who obviously find these schemes irresistible.
What are the major accounts that can be opened in India by a non-resident? Can a Bangladeshi/ Pakistani national or an entity owned/ controlled from Bangladesh/ Pakistan have an account in India?
Reserve Bank of India Statement by Governor – Sixth Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement, 2019-20, February 6, 2020 Over the last three days, i.e., during 4th, 5th and 6th February, 2020 the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) met and assessed current and evolving macroeconomic and financial conditions and the outlook. After extensive and drill-down review and discussions, […]
