Fema / RBI : A regulatory sandbox allows fintech, especially start ups to test their products with fewer regulatory requirements, with less ris...
Fema / RBI : RBI cuts repo rate to 6.25%, revises GDP and inflation forecasts, introduces forward contracts in G-Secs, enhances cybersecurity, ...
Fema / RBI : With fiscal prudence in focus, will the RBI cut rates or use other tools? As global economies adjust, all eyes are on India's mone...
Fema / RBI : Concerns rise over improper practices in microfinance involving misuse of Rule 12 Declarations and MGT-14 forms by private and Sec...
Fema / RBI : Key updates on the regulatory framework for microfinance loans including borrower guidelines, loan repayment, and charges. Underst...
Fema / RBI : The Indian Rupee has depreciated against the US Dollar over the past decade. The government explains causes, trade impacts, and RB...
Fema / RBI : The Indian government takes measures to regulate digital lending platforms and protect citizens from exploitation by unauthorized ...
Fema / RBI : The government’s actions on gold price regulation, import duty reduction, RBI purchases, and support for consumers amid a 40% in...
Fema / RBI : Government clarifies no policy for writing off loans of willful defaulters. Banks handle write-offs as per RBI guidelines, retaini...
Fema / RBI : RBI seeks applications from faculty for research scholarships in economics and finance. Deadline: November 5, 2024. Duration: 3 mo...
Fema / RBI : RBI directs NBFCs to adhere to a Rs 20,000 cash loan disbursement limit, aiming to regulate cash transactions and enforce complian...
Corporate Law : Unraveling the NCLAT Chennai verdict in the GVK Energy Vs Axis Bank case, underscoring the supremacy of IBC over RBI's directions ...
Company Law : Reserve Bank of India Vs Srei Infrastructure Finance Limited (NCLT Kolkata) 1. The Court convened via video conferencing. 2. This ...
Fema / RBI : Supreme Court mandates strict procedures for bank lockers. Ensure compliance, notify changes, maintain records. Judgment details i...
Fema / RBI : In re Cognizance for Extension of Limitation (Supreme Court) With reference to the prayer, that the period of validity of a cheque...
Fema / RBI : RBI issues guidelines for reporting and accounting of March 2025 government transactions, with deadlines and procedures for agency...
Fema / RBI : The RBI has revised risk weights on microfinance loans, setting them at 100% for RRBs and LABs while excluding consumer credit mic...
Fema / RBI : RBI restores risk weights on SCB exposures to NBFCs, reversing the 25% increase from November 2023. New rules take effect from Apr...
Fema / RBI : The RBI has revised prudential norms for Urban Co-Op Banks, including small loan limits, real estate exposure, and provisioning re...
Fema / RBI : RBI introduces RBIDATA mobile app, providing macroeconomic and financial data on the Indian economy with interactive charts and se...
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, […]
Inflation jumped above the RBI’s comfort zone in December 2019 and is likely to print above 7% even in January 2020. This increase has been driven by domestic supply disruptions, leading to a spike in vegetable prices (especially onions). However, its not just an onion story, with the rise being more broad based, influenced by increasing global food prices.
With a view to providing a greater measure of protection to depositors in banks the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Reserve Bank of India, has raised the limit of insurance cover for depositors in insured banks from the present level of ₹1 lakh to ₹5 lakh per depositor with effect from February 4, 2020 with the approval of Government of India.
Commercial paper, or CP, is a short-term debt instrument issued by companies to raise funds generally for a time period up to one year. It is an unsecured money market instrument issued in the form of a promissory note and was introduced in India in 1990. Corporates which enjoy a high rating can diversify their […]
Article explains What is a Branch Office, What are the benefits of opening the Branch Office, Why Branch Office is not used as a preferred mode by foreign entities for setting up in India, What are the compliances of the Branch Office and Can a Branch Office can be converted into wholly owned subsidiary company? […]
Article discusses The procedure of acquisition/ transfer of control of NBFC, The requirement of prior approval of Reserve Bank for Acquisition/ Transfer of Control of NBFC, Application for prior approval for Acquisition/ Transfer of Control of NBFC and requirement of Prior Public Notice about change in control/ management of NBFC. Procedure of acquisition/ transfer of […]
