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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.

Reserve Bank of India
Foreign LegislationLegislation Updates

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

Relaxation on tax deductions
Legislation UpdatesNotifications

The provisions will come into force on 1-4-2024.

Legislation UpdatesNotifications

1. SEBI has issued SEBI (International Financial Services Centres) Guidelines, 2015 (hereinafter referred to as ‘IFSC Guidelines’) on March 27, 2015, for