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Eligibility of Indian Exporters for Non-Recourse Export Factoring via Authorised Dealer Banks
Background OverviewXYZ Private Limited, an Indian entity exporting engineering goods, has secured a confirmed export contract with a European buyer. To enhance liquidity and manage working capital, XY...
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Permissibility of Lending, Debt Investment, and Non-Fund Based Commitments by Indian Entities to Overseas Entities and Step-Down Subsidiaries
IntroductionIndian enterprises frequently seek to support their overseas subsidiaries or foreign affiliates through various financial arrangements, including loans, investments in debt securities, and...
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Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India: A Comprehensive Guide
OverviewForeign Direct Investment (FDI) entails an overseas entity or individual acquiring a significant interest in an Indian enterprise. This acquisition generally represents a strategic business mo...
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FEMA Violations: Enforcement Directorate's Emphasis for 2025-26
Recently, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) commemorated its Foundation Day by releasing its Annual Report for the fiscal year 2024-25. During a press conference, the Director of the ED remarked, "Our...
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When is an Annual Performance Report (APR) Not Necessary for Overseas Direct Investment (ODI)?
IntroductionABC Ltd., an Indian corporation, has ventured into an Overseas Direct Investment (ODI) by acquiring equity in a foreign business. ABC Ltd. owns 8% of the foreign business's equity shares a...
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Investment Avenues for Foreign Portfolio Investors in India
IntroductionForeign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have the opportunity to engage in India's equity market following the mandates of the Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments) Rules, 2019, and...
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Foreign Exchange Transactions under FEMA
IntroductionSection 3 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) imposes restrictions on individuals, apart from Authorized Persons, concerning the handling of foreign exchange transactions. Specif...
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Credit card latest rules: You can now decide billing cycle of your card
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has initiated a transformative era in the realm of financial autonomy for credit card users. With a groundbreaking regulation effective from March 7, 2024, the RBI has...
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Framework for Recognizing SROs for RBI Regulated Entities
Introduction: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) plays a pivotal role in regulating the currency and credit system of the country to maintain financial stability. As part of its regulatory efforts, RBI i...
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RBI FAQs on Credit Card and Debit Card – Issuance and Conduct Directions, 2022
Credit cards play a pivotal role in financial transactions, and it’s crucial for users to understand their rights and procedures. This article delves into frequently asked questions (FAQs) related to...
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UDGAM Portal: RBI FAQs
Reserve Bank of India has ushered in a revolutionary tool, the UDGAM Portal, designed to simplify the process of locating unclaimed deposits. The UDGAM Portal emerges as a game-changer, offering indiv...
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Depositor Education and Awareness (DEA) Fund Scheme, 2014: RBI FAQs
The Depositor Education and Awareness (DEA) Fund Scheme, 2014, instituted by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), stands as a significant initiative to address unclaimed deposits and enhance financial awa...
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Review of Foreign Direct Investment Policy on Space Sector
Introduction: The Ministry of Commerce & Industry has unveiled significant changes to the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Policy in the space sector. This review, effective from the date of FEMA notif...
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Rs. 2000 bank note exchange allowed without requisition slip & ID Proof: SBI
In partial modification of instructions contained in Para 4 (B), it has been decided by SBI that the facility of exchange of Rs 2000/- denomination Bank Notes to all members of the public upto a limit...
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Youtube Live: Statutory Bank Branch Audit – Practical Guide
As we all know that Statutory Bank Branch Audit is a one time task for a particular financial. Also we need to complete the bank audit within limited time so it’s an commendable job on all the charter...
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RBI Draft Guidelines on Minimum Capital Requirements for Market Risk
As part of convergence of the Reserve Bank’s regulations for banks with Basel III standards, the Reserve Bank of India has today placed on its website ‘Draft Guidelines for Minimum Capital Requirement...
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Consultation Paper on Strengthening Corporate Governance At Listed Entities
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has recently issued a consultation paper on ‘Strengthening Corporate Governance at Listed Entities by Empowering Shareholders – Amendments to the SEBI...
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RBI issues List of unauthorised forex trading platforms
Reserve Bank of India Alert List The Alert List contains names of entities which are neither authorised to deal in forex under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA) nor authorised to operat...
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Mauritius now Largely Compliant with all 40 FATF Recommendations
REPUBLIC OF MAURITIUS PRESS COMMUNIQUE Technical Compliance Re-Rating of FATF Recommendation 15 The Minister of Financial Services and Good Governance participated in the 22nd Eastern and Southern Afr...
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Corporate Bond Markets in India – Challenges and prospects
Reserve Bank of India(Keynote address delivered by Shri T. Rabi Sankar, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India – August 24, 2022 – at the Bombay Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Mumbai)Introduction1. A...