RBI Update: Closing Bills of Entry for Free of Cost (FOC)/Sample Imports – Issues and Implications The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a significant regulatory update changing the way Bills of Entry (BoE) for goods imported on Free…
Dodging Rules on Foreign Loans and Export Advances: A Costly Misstep for Companies. In today’s globalized business landscape, companies often turn to cross-border funding and export-related payments to manage working capital, expand operations, or secure international buyers. However, recent regulatory…
If you’ve recently tried to remit funds abroad, you may have noticed a new hurdle: Indian banks are now scrutinizing the purpose code you use for every overseas transaction. Gone are the days when “S1099 – Other Services Not Included Elsewhere” was…
The Reserve Bank of India vide RBI/2025-26/72 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 09 dated 12/08/2025 now allows persons resident outside India, who maintain Special Rupee Vostro Accounts (SRVA) for international trade settlement, to invest their surplus rupee balances in Central…
India’s international trade landscape continues to evolve, with digital compliance and transparency at the forefront of regulatory priorities. A key development for exporters and importers is the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) mandate requiring registration on the IEDPMS (Export Data…
The need for this blog arose from a conversation with an MSME exporter. During our discussion, I asked about the regulatory compliances required for executing an international trade transaction. The response surprised me—according to them, only Customs regulations were relevant…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recently tightened its regulations concerning Overseas Direct Investments (ODIs). As per the latest directive, companies with unresolved ODI violations must rectify these issues by August 25, 2025, or face restrictions on future overseas…
Are you an Indian exporter struggling with delayed payments and limited access to export credit? You’re not alone. Recent news reveals India has identified low export credit availability and underdeveloped factoring services as major pain points for export growth. Addressing…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued the FED Master Direction No. 04/2025-26, referenced as RBI/FED/2025-26/135, In a significant step toward simplifying and easing foreign exchange regulations, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced a cap on penalties…
Honoured to be associated with Mumbai Zonal Unit of Directorate General of Taxpayer Services DGTS is organizing an insightful webinar on the topic " Ekal Anubandh and Allied Programs: Opportunities, Prospect and Challenges. 25.04.2025 को डीजीटीएस मुंबई क्षेत्रीय इकाई द्वारा "एकल अनुबंध और…
