Regulatory Relaxations for Startups- Clarifications relating to Issue of shares
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday, the 11th day of February, 2016 has issued circular RBI/2015-16/319 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 52 to the Authorised Dealer Category – I Banks, Pursuant to paragraph 14 of the Sixth Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy Statement for 2015-16 RBI_Press Release_Sixth Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement, 2015-16_02.02.16, RBI vide Press Release dated February 2, 2016, […]
Regulatory relaxations for start-ups- Clarifications relating to acceptance of payments
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday, the 11th day of February, 2016 has issued circular RBI/2015-16/318 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 51 to the Authorised Dealer Category – I Banks, Pursuant to paragraph 14 of the Sixth Bi-Monthly Monetary Policy Statement for 2015-16 RBI_Press Release_Sixth Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement, 2015-16_02.02.16, RBI vide Press Release dated February 2, 2016, […]
Compilation of R-Returns: Reporting under FETERS
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday the 11th February, 2016 issued Circular, RBI/2015-16/317 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 50, to Authorised Dealers Category-I (AD Category – I) banks relating to guidelines for compilation of R-Returns for reporting under the Foreign Exchange Transactions Electronic Reporting System (FETERS), RBI_A.P.(DIR Series)Circular No.101 dated 04.02. 2014 on Export of Goods and Services: Export […]
Reporting under Foreign Direct Investment Scheme – Mandatory filing of forms ARF, FCGPR and FCTRS on e-Biz platform & discontinuation of physical filing from February 8, 2016
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday the 1st February, 2016 issued Circular , RBI/2015-16/303 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 40 to Authorised Dealers Category-I (AD Category – I) banks relating to mandatorily filing of following forms, only through online mode on e-Biz portal with effect from 8th February, 2016 – Advanced Remittance Form (ARF), […]
Processing and settlement of import and export related payments facilitated by Online Payment Gateway Service Providers
RBI on Thursday, the 24th day of September, 2015 issued the revised new guidelines on processing and settlements of import and export related payments facilitated by Online Payment Gateway Service Providers (OPGSPs) The same can be accessed at the following link: Processing and settlement of import and export related payments facilitated by Online Payment Gateway Service […]
RBI seeks Feedback on Draft Framework on ECBs
RBI on Thursday, the 24th day of September, 2015 placed a Draft Framework on External Commercial Borrowings (ECBs) for public comments. The last date for giving comments is 11th October, 2015 The said draft framework can be accessed at the following link: Draft Framework on ECBs
Foreign Direct Investment – Reporting under FDI Scheme on the e-Biz platform
With a view to promoting the ease of reporting of transactions under foreign direct investment, under the aegis of the e-Biz project of the Government of India has enabled online filing of the Foreign Currency Transfer of Shares (FCTRS) returns for reporting transfer of shares, convertible debentures, partly paid shares and warrants from a person […]
Introduction of Composite Caps for Simplification of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Policy to attract Foreign Investments
The Government of India reviewed the extant FDI Policy on various sectors & brought about the following press note in this regard: Introduction of Composite Caps on FDI to attract Foreign Investors
Introduction of Composite Caps for Simplification of FDI.
The Union Cabinet on Thursday, the 16th July, 2015 introduced Composite Caps for FDI with the view of attracting foreign investment in India. With regards to the same certain amendments to the Consolidated FDI policy were introduced. The Press Release on the same can be accessed at the below given link. Introduction of composite caps […]
RBI issues various Master Circular
RBI on 1st July, 2015 came out with various Master Circular governing the currency of India, some of the most improtant ones are as follows: Master Circular of Foreign Direct Investment In India. Master Circular on Direct Investment by Residents in Joint Ventures & Wholly Owned Subsidiaries. Master Circular on External Commercial Borrowing & Trade Credits […]