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Jul 01, 2015
Master Circular on Foreign Investment in India
RBI/2015-16/96 Master Circular No. 15/2015-16 July 01, 2015(Updated upto October 30, 2015) To, All Category - I Authorised Dealer banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Foreign Investment in India Foreign investment in India is governed by sub-section (3) of Section 6 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 read with Notification No. FEMA 20/2000-RB dated May 3, 2000, as amended from time to time. The regulatory framework and instructions issued by the Reserve Ban
RBI/2015-16/96 Master Circular No. 15/2015-16 July 01, 2015(Updated upto October 30, 2015) To, All Category - I Authorised Dealer banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Foreign Investment in India Foreign investment in India is governed by sub-section (3) of Section 6 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 read with Notification No. FEMA 20/2000-RB dated May 3, 2000, as amended from time to time. The regulatory framework and instructions issued by the Reserve Ban
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Jul 01, 2015
Master Circular on Memorandum of Instructions governing money changing activities
RBI/2015-16/92 Master Circular No.10/2015-16 July 01, 2015 (As updated on September 10, 2015) To, All Authorised Persons in Foreign Exchange Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Memorandum of Instructions governing money changing activities This Master Circular consolidates the existing instructions on the subject of “Memorandum of Instructions governing money changing activities” at one place. The list of underlying circulars/ notifications is set out in Appendix. 2. This
RBI/2015-16/92 Master Circular No.10/2015-16 July 01, 2015 (As updated on September 10, 2015) To, All Authorised Persons in Foreign Exchange Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Memorandum of Instructions governing money changing activities This Master Circular consolidates the existing instructions on the subject of “Memorandum of Instructions governing money changing activities” at one place. The list of underlying circulars/ notifications is set out in Appendix. 2. This
Jul 01, 2015
Master Circular on Money Transfer Service Scheme
RBI/2015-16/88 Master Circular No.1/2015-16 July 1, 2015 To All Authorised Persons, who are Indian Agents under the Money Transfer Service Scheme Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Money Transfer Service Scheme Money Transfer Service Scheme (MTSS) is a quick and easy way of transferring personal remittances from abroad to beneficiaries in India. Only inward personal remittances into India such as remittances towards family maintenance and remittances favouring foreign to
RBI/2015-16/88 Master Circular No.1/2015-16 July 1, 2015 To All Authorised Persons, who are Indian Agents under the Money Transfer Service Scheme Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Money Transfer Service Scheme Money Transfer Service Scheme (MTSS) is a quick and easy way of transferring personal remittances from abroad to beneficiaries in India. Only inward personal remittances into India such as remittances towards family maintenance and remittances favouring foreign to
Jul 01, 2015
Master Circular on Memorandum of Instructions for Opening and Maintenance of Rupee/ Foreign Currency Vostro Accounts of Non-resident Exchange Houses
RBI/2015-16/89 Master Circular No. 3/2015-16 July 01, 2015 To, All Authorised Dealer Category-I Banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Memorandum of Instructions for Opening and Maintenance of Rupee/ Foreign Currency Vostro Accounts of Non-resident Exchange Houses This Master Circular consolidates the existing instructions on the subject of “Memorandum of Instructions for Opening and Maintenance of Rupee/ Foreign Currency Vostro Accounts of Non-resident Exchange Houses
RBI/2015-16/89 Master Circular No. 3/2015-16 July 01, 2015 To, All Authorised Dealer Category-I Banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Memorandum of Instructions for Opening and Maintenance of Rupee/ Foreign Currency Vostro Accounts of Non-resident Exchange Houses This Master Circular consolidates the existing instructions on the subject of “Memorandum of Instructions for Opening and Maintenance of Rupee/ Foreign Currency Vostro Accounts of Non-resident Exchange Houses
Jul 01, 2015
Master Circular on Miscellaneous Remittances from India - Facilities for Residents
RBI/2015-16/91 Master Circular No.6/2015-16 July 1, 2015 To, All Authorised Persons in Foreign Exchange Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Miscellaneous Remittances from India – Facilities for Residents Miscellaneous remittance facilities for residents are allowed in terms of section 5 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999, read with Government of India Notification No. G.S.R 381(E) dated May 3, 2000, as amended from time to time. 2. This Master Circular consolida
RBI/2015-16/91 Master Circular No.6/2015-16 July 1, 2015 To, All Authorised Persons in Foreign Exchange Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Miscellaneous Remittances from India – Facilities for Residents Miscellaneous remittance facilities for residents are allowed in terms of section 5 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999, read with Government of India Notification No. G.S.R 381(E) dated May 3, 2000, as amended from time to time. 2. This Master Circular consolida
Jul 01, 2015
Master Circular on Remittance Facilities for Non-Resident Indians / Persons of Indian Origin / Foreign Nationals
RBI/2015-2016/80 Master Circular No.8/2015-16 July 01, 2015 To, All Authorised Dealer Category – I banks and Authorised banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Remittance Facilities for Non-Resident Indians / Persons of Indian Origin / Foreign Nationals Remittance facilities for Non-Residents /Persons of Indian Origin /Foreign Nationals are governed by sub-section (1) and (2) of section 6 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 read with FEMA Notification No.13/200
RBI/2015-2016/80 Master Circular No.8/2015-16 July 01, 2015 To, All Authorised Dealer Category – I banks and Authorised banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Remittance Facilities for Non-Resident Indians / Persons of Indian Origin / Foreign Nationals Remittance facilities for Non-Residents /Persons of Indian Origin /Foreign Nationals are governed by sub-section (1) and (2) of section 6 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 read with FEMA Notification No.13/200
Jul 01, 2015
Master Circular on Risk Management and Inter-Bank Dealings
RBI/2015-16/84 Master Circular No. 5/2015-16 July 1, 2015(Updated till October 8, 2015) To, All Authorised Dealers - Category I Banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Risk Management and Inter-Bank Dealings Foreign Exchange Derivative Contracts, Overseas Commodity & Freight Hedging, Rupee Accounts of Non-Resident Banks, Inter-Bank Foreign Exchange Dealings, etc. are governed by the provisions in Notification No. FEMA 1/2000-RB, Regulation 4(2) of Notification No. F
RBI/2015-16/84 Master Circular No. 5/2015-16 July 1, 2015(Updated till October 8, 2015) To, All Authorised Dealers - Category I Banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Risk Management and Inter-Bank Dealings Foreign Exchange Derivative Contracts, Overseas Commodity & Freight Hedging, Rupee Accounts of Non-Resident Banks, Inter-Bank Foreign Exchange Dealings, etc. are governed by the provisions in Notification No. FEMA 1/2000-RB, Regulation 4(2) of Notification No. F
Jul 01, 2015
Master Circular on Import of Goods and Services
RBI/2015-16/82Master Circular No.13/2015-16 July 01, 2015 (Amended up to November 27, 2015) To, All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Import of Goods and Services Import of Goods and Services into India is being allowed in terms of Section 5 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act 1999 (42 of 1999), read with Notification No. G.S.R. 381(E) dated May 3, 2000 viz. Foreign Exchange Management (Current Account Transaction) Rules, 2000 as
RBI/2015-16/82Master Circular No.13/2015-16 July 01, 2015 (Amended up to November 27, 2015) To, All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Import of Goods and Services Import of Goods and Services into India is being allowed in terms of Section 5 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act 1999 (42 of 1999), read with Notification No. G.S.R. 381(E) dated May 3, 2000 viz. Foreign Exchange Management (Current Account Transaction) Rules, 2000 as
Jul 01, 2015
Master Circular on Non-Resident Ordinary Rupee (NRO) Account
RBI/2015-16/78 Master Circular No. 2/2015-16 July 1, 2015 To, All Authorised Dealer Category – I banks and Authorised banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Non-Resident Ordinary Rupee (NRO) Account The acceptance of deposits by an Authorised Dealer /Authorised bank from persons resident outside India is regulated by the provisions of sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 6 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 read with FEMA Notification No.5/2000 - RB dated May
RBI/2015-16/78 Master Circular No. 2/2015-16 July 1, 2015 To, All Authorised Dealer Category – I banks and Authorised banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Non-Resident Ordinary Rupee (NRO) Account The acceptance of deposits by an Authorised Dealer /Authorised bank from persons resident outside India is regulated by the provisions of sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 6 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 read with FEMA Notification No.5/2000 - RB dated May
Jul 01, 2015
Master Circular on Acquisition and Transfer of Immovable Property in India by NRIs/PIOs/Foreign Nationals of Non-Indian Origin
RBI/2015-16/79 Master Circular No. 4/2015-16 July 1, 2015 To, All Category - I Authorised Dealer banks Madam / Sir Master Circular on Acquisition and Transfer of Immovable Property in India by NRIs/PIOs/Foreign Nationals of Non-Indian Origin Acquisition and transfer of immovable property in India by NRIs / PIOs / Foreign Nationals of Non-Indian Origin is regulated in terms of Sub-sections (3), (4) and (5) of Section 6 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 read
RBI/2015-16/79 Master Circular No. 4/2015-16 July 1, 2015 To, All Category - I Authorised Dealer banks Madam / Sir Master Circular on Acquisition and Transfer of Immovable Property in India by NRIs/PIOs/Foreign Nationals of Non-Indian Origin Acquisition and transfer of immovable property in India by NRIs / PIOs / Foreign Nationals of Non-Indian Origin is regulated in terms of Sub-sections (3), (4) and (5) of Section 6 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 read
Jul 01, 2015
Master Circular on Compounding of Contraventions under FEMA, 1999
RBI/2015-16/67 Master Circular No. 9/2015-16 July 01, 2015 To, All Authorised Dealer Category - I Banks and Authorised Banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Compounding of Contraventions under FEMA, 1999 The compounding of contraventions under Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999 is a voluntary process by which an applicant can seek compounding of an admitted contravention of any provision of FEMA, 1999 under Section 13(1) of the FEMA, 1999. 2. This Master Cir
RBI/2015-16/67 Master Circular No. 9/2015-16 July 01, 2015 To, All Authorised Dealer Category - I Banks and Authorised Banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Compounding of Contraventions under FEMA, 1999 The compounding of contraventions under Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999 is a voluntary process by which an applicant can seek compounding of an admitted contravention of any provision of FEMA, 1999 under Section 13(1) of the FEMA, 1999. 2. This Master Cir
Jul 01, 2015
Master Circular on Establishment of Liaison / Branch / Project Offices in India by Foreign Entities
RBI/2015-16/54 Master Circular No.7/2015-16 July 01, 2015 (updated as on October 30, 2015) To, All Category – I Authorised Dealer banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Establishment of Liaison / Branch / Project Offices in India by Foreign Entities Establishment of Branch/Liaison/Project Offices in India is regulated in terms of Section 6(6) of Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 read with Notification No. FEMA 22/2000-RB dated May 3, 2000 as amended from time to ti
RBI/2015-16/54 Master Circular No.7/2015-16 July 01, 2015 (updated as on October 30, 2015) To, All Category – I Authorised Dealer banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Establishment of Liaison / Branch / Project Offices in India by Foreign Entities Establishment of Branch/Liaison/Project Offices in India is regulated in terms of Section 6(6) of Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 read with Notification No. FEMA 22/2000-RB dated May 3, 2000 as amended from time to ti
Jul 01, 2015
Master Circular on Direct Investment by Residents in Joint Venture (JV) / Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS) Abroad
RBI/2015-16/41 Master Circular No. 11/2015-16 July 01, 2015 To, All Authorised Dealer Category - I banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Direct Investment by Residents in Joint Venture (JV) / Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS) Abroad Direct investments by residents in Joint Venture (JV) and Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS) abroad are being allowed, in terms of clause (a) of sub-section (3) of section 6 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999, (42 of 1999) read with Notif
RBI/2015-16/41 Master Circular No. 11/2015-16 July 01, 2015 To, All Authorised Dealer Category - I banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Direct Investment by Residents in Joint Venture (JV) / Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS) Abroad Direct investments by residents in Joint Venture (JV) and Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS) abroad are being allowed, in terms of clause (a) of sub-section (3) of section 6 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999, (42 of 1999) read with Notif
Jul 01, 2015
Master Circular on External Commercial Borrowings and Trade Credits
RBI/2015-16/33 Master Circular No. 12/2015-16 July 01, 2015 (Updated upto October 06, 2015) To All Authorised Dealer Category – I banks and Authorised banks Madam / Sir Master Circular on External Commercial Borrowings and Trade Credits External Commercial Borrowings and Trade Credits availed of by residents are governed by clause (d) of sub-section 3 of section 6 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 read with Notification No. FEMA 3/2000-RB viz. Foreign Excha
RBI/2015-16/33 Master Circular No. 12/2015-16 July 01, 2015 (Updated upto October 06, 2015) To All Authorised Dealer Category – I banks and Authorised banks Madam / Sir Master Circular on External Commercial Borrowings and Trade Credits External Commercial Borrowings and Trade Credits availed of by residents are governed by clause (d) of sub-section 3 of section 6 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 read with Notification No. FEMA 3/2000-RB viz. Foreign Excha
Jul 01, 2014
Master Circular on Non-Resident Ordinary Rupee (NRO) Account
RBI/2014-15/7 Master Circular No. 2/2014-15 July 1, 2014 To, All Authorised Dealer Category – I banks and Authorised banks Madam/ Sir Master Circular on Non-Resident Ordinary Rupee (NRO) Account The acceptance of deposits by an Authorised Dealer /Authorised bank from persons resident outside India are regulated by the provisions of sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 6 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 read with FEMA Notification No.5/2000 - RB dated May 3,
RBI/2014-15/7 Master Circular No. 2/2014-15 July 1, 2014 To, All Authorised Dealer Category – I banks and Authorised banks Madam/ Sir Master Circular on Non-Resident Ordinary Rupee (NRO) Account The acceptance of deposits by an Authorised Dealer /Authorised bank from persons resident outside India are regulated by the provisions of sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 6 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 read with FEMA Notification No.5/2000 - RB dated May 3,
Jul 01, 2014
Master Circular on Direct Investment by Residents in Joint Venture (JV) /Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS) Abroad
RBI/2014-15/2 Master Circular No. 11/2014-15 July 01, 2014 (Amended up to May 06, 2015) To, All Authorised Dealer Category - I banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Direct Investment by Residents in Joint Venture (JV) / Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS) Abroad Direct investments (or financial commitment) by residents in Joint Venture (JV) and Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS) abroad are being allowed, in terms of clause (a) of sub-section (3) of section 6 of the Foreign Excha
RBI/2014-15/2 Master Circular No. 11/2014-15 July 01, 2014 (Amended up to May 06, 2015) To, All Authorised Dealer Category - I banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Direct Investment by Residents in Joint Venture (JV) / Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS) Abroad Direct investments (or financial commitment) by residents in Joint Venture (JV) and Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS) abroad are being allowed, in terms of clause (a) of sub-section (3) of section 6 of the Foreign Excha
Jul 01, 2014
Master Circular on Acquisition and Transfer of Immovable Property in India by NRIs/PIOs/Foreign Nationals of Non-Indian Origin
RBI/2014-15/9 Master Circular No. 4/2014-15 July 1, 2014 (Updated upto March 11, 2015) To, All Category - I Authorised Dealer banks Madam / Sir Master Circular on Acquisition and Transfer of Immovable Property in India by NRIs/PIOs/Foreign Nationals of Non-Indian Origin Acquisition and transfer of immovable property in India by NRIs / PIOs / Foreign Nationals of Non-Indian Origin is regulated in terms of Sub-sections (3), (4) and (5) of Section 6 of the Foreign Exchan
RBI/2014-15/9 Master Circular No. 4/2014-15 July 1, 2014 (Updated upto March 11, 2015) To, All Category - I Authorised Dealer banks Madam / Sir Master Circular on Acquisition and Transfer of Immovable Property in India by NRIs/PIOs/Foreign Nationals of Non-Indian Origin Acquisition and transfer of immovable property in India by NRIs / PIOs / Foreign Nationals of Non-Indian Origin is regulated in terms of Sub-sections (3), (4) and (5) of Section 6 of the Foreign Exchan
Jul 01, 2014
Master Circular on Import of Goods and Services
RBI/2014-15/4 Master Circular No.13/2014-15 July 01, 2014 (As amended up to June 18, 2015) To, All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Import of Goods and Services Import of Goods and Services into India is being allowed in terms of Section 5 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act 1999 (42 of 1999), read with Notification No. G.S.R. 381(E) dated May 3, 2000 viz. Foreign Exchange Management (Current Account) Rules, 2000 as amended from
RBI/2014-15/4 Master Circular No.13/2014-15 July 01, 2014 (As amended up to June 18, 2015) To, All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Import of Goods and Services Import of Goods and Services into India is being allowed in terms of Section 5 of the Foreign Exchange Management Act 1999 (42 of 1999), read with Notification No. G.S.R. 381(E) dated May 3, 2000 viz. Foreign Exchange Management (Current Account) Rules, 2000 as amended from
Jul 01, 2014
Master Circular on Establishment of Liaison / Branch /Project Offices in India by Foreign Entities
RBI/2014-2015/11 Master Circular No.7/2014-15 July 01, 2014 To, All Category – I Authorised Dealer banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Establishment of Liaison / Branch / Project Offices in India by Foreign Entities Establishment of Branch/Liaison/Project Offices in India is regulated in terms of Section 6(6) of Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 read with Notification No.FEMA 22/2000-RB dated May 3, 2000 as amended from time to time. 2. This Master Circular cons
RBI/2014-2015/11 Master Circular No.7/2014-15 July 01, 2014 To, All Category – I Authorised Dealer banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Establishment of Liaison / Branch / Project Offices in India by Foreign Entities Establishment of Branch/Liaison/Project Offices in India is regulated in terms of Section 6(6) of Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 read with Notification No.FEMA 22/2000-RB dated May 3, 2000 as amended from time to time. 2. This Master Circular cons
Jul 01, 2014
Master Circular on Memorandum of Instructions for Opening and Maintenance of Rupee/ Foreign Currency Vostro Accounts of Non-resident Exchange Houses
RBI/2014-15/14 Master Circular No. 3/2014-15 July 01, 2014 (As updated on May 20, 2015) To, All Authorised Dealer Category-I Banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Memorandum of Instructions for Opening and Maintenance of Rupee/ Foreign Currency Vostro Accounts of Non-resident Exchange Houses This Master Circular consolidates the existing instructions on the subject of “Memorandum of Instructions for Opening and Maintenance of Rupee/ Foreign Currency Vostro Accounts of
RBI/2014-15/14 Master Circular No. 3/2014-15 July 01, 2014 (As updated on May 20, 2015) To, All Authorised Dealer Category-I Banks Madam / Sir, Master Circular on Memorandum of Instructions for Opening and Maintenance of Rupee/ Foreign Currency Vostro Accounts of Non-resident Exchange Houses This Master Circular consolidates the existing instructions on the subject of “Memorandum of Instructions for Opening and Maintenance of Rupee/ Foreign Currency Vostro Accounts of
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