Chapter 8 – Exchange Control in India

Role of RBI

  • R Return – Fortnightly data on forex operations
  • BAL Statement – Balance in NOSTRO & VOSTRO accounts
  • STAT 5 -Transaction in FCNRB deposits
  • STAT 8 – Transaction in NRE and NRO account
  • NRDCSR – Non-Resident deposit
  • International Banking Statics (IBS) – Assets and Liability
  • Statement of Remittance send under Liberalized Scheme for Residents
  • Statement of Trade credit – Buyer’s Credit & Supplier’s Credit- Monthly
  • XOS – Overdue export bills remaining unrealized- Half Yearly
  • BEF – Remittance have been effected but proof of imports not submitted by the remitter
  • FEMIS – Daily data on forex dealing room operation
  • ECB – Actual transaction of ECB

Important Provision of FEMA

Foreign Travel

  • Foreign exchange in cash is not more than Rs.50,000/-
  • Drawl of exchange for travel to Nepal and Bhutan is Prohibited
  • Foreign currency notes and coins can be given by authorise dealers up to:-
      • Entire amount in case travel to Islamic Republic of Iran, Russian Federation, Other States of Russia
      • Up to USD 5000 for travel to Libya or Iraq
      • Up to USD 3000 in all other cases
  • Person resident in India can possess foreign currency note up to USD 2000
  • Traveler surrender unspent foreign exchange within 180 days
  • Personal and Business Visit- USD 2,50,000 per F.Y.
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