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Foreign Exchange Management (Guarantees) Regulations 2026
Legislation UpdatesRules & Regulations

Reserve Bank of India introduced the Foreign Exchange Management (Guarantees) Regulations, 2026, replacing the 2000 framework. These regulations govern cross-border guarantees by Indian residents under FEMA, 1999. They outline prohibitions, exemptions, conditions for acting as surety or principal debtor, and reporting requirements. The aim is to ensure compliance, transparency, and proper oversight of guarantees involving residents and non-residents.

Concentration Risk Management Amendment Directions
Legislation UpdatesNotifications

RBI has issued Amendments to LEF and ITE Frameworks through the Commercial Banks — Concentration Risk Management Amendment Directions, 2025, clarifying prudential treatment and strengthening risk practices.

Gold Metal Loan Scheme
Legislation UpdatesNotifications

RBI issues amendments to Gold Metal Loan Scheme to streamline regulations, expand scope, and boost ease of doing business.

repo rate cut
Legislation UpdatesNotifications

RBI announced the slashing of Repo Rate from 5.50% to 5.25%.

Kunbi caste claim
Legislation UpdatesNotifications

RBI issues directions and notifications on credit facilities, prudential norms, governance, asset classification, and compliance for banks and financial institutions.

foreign arbitral awards RBI approval
Experts CornerKhaitan & Co

by Sameer Sah*, Nitya Saxena** and Manya Chugh***

Reserve Bank of India
Foreign LegislationLegislation Updates

RBI allows exporters to open foreign currency accounts in IFSCs under FEMA 2025 amendment, effective immediately.

Anil Ambani RCOM
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Personal hearing cannot be demanded as a matter of right, unless specifically mandated by statute or rules. The principles of natural justice cannot be applied in a straitjacket formula; their application depends on the facts and circumstances of each case”

States Raise ₹25K Crore
Legislation UpdatesNotifications

RBI’s auction of State Government Securities presented a strong investment opportunity, with eleven states raising ₹25,000 crore to support long-term development, infrastructure, and fiscal needs.

Joint Fiduciaries
Op EdsOP. ED.

by Shobit Goel*

Companies CAA Rules
Legislation UpdatesRules & Regulations

MCA expand fast-track merger eligibility and introduce new compliance forms and procedures for smoother regulatory approvals under Companies Act 2013.

RBI's Co-Lending Directions 2025
Legislation UpdatesNotifications

RBI Co-Lending Arrangements Directions 2025 establish a unified framework for joint lending by banks and NBFCs to improve transparency risk sharing and borrower protection.

Alternative Investment Funds Scheme
Legislation UpdatesNotifications

Directions to safeguard the capital of regulated entities by restricting investments in Alternative Investment Funds that have exposure to borrowers in default.

Reserve Bank of India
Legislation UpdatesNotifications

Project Finance re-defined under RBI’s new Directions.

Reserve Bank of India
Legislation UpdatesNotifications

Repo Rate slashed to 5.50 % as RBI reinforces Economic Growth Policies.

Delhi High Court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The central dispute involved RBI’s cancellation of Shabros Finvest Pvt. Ltd.’s NBFC registration for allegedly failing to meet the prescribed Net Owned Fund (NOF) requirement.

Reserve Bank of India
Legislation UpdatesNotifications

RBI notifies digital lending rules to establish transparency, protect borrowers, and regulate multi-lender partnerships.

Reserve Bank of India
Legislation UpdatesNotifications

This relaxation will help in complying with short- term investment limit and concentration limit.