{
  "id": 12622647,
  "title": "Individuals exempt from reporting under new FEMA trade rules, RBI says",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/individuals-exempt-from-reporting-under-new-fema-trade-rules-rbi-says",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-07T11:53:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times - Economy",
    "slug": "the-economic-times-economy",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/individuals-exempt-from-reporting-under-new-fema-trade-rules-rbi-says/articleshow/134765168.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India has clarified that personal transactions will not be subject to reporting under the new foreign exchange trade rules, aiming to ease concerns about the compliance burden from the updated framework, according to RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra and Deputy Governor Rohit Jain. The central bank will soon release frequently asked questions to further clarify the scope and address any confusion over reporting obligations. Routine personal transactions like subscription payments for TV channels, apps, journals, and newspapers, as well as payments for tutoring, small software-related assignments, and other individual services, will not require reporting. Similarly, individuals receiving overseas payments for such services would also be exempt. For smaller export transactions, exporters handling up to ₹10 lakh per bill can now provide a self-declaration rather than submitting invoices and supporting documents. The new trade regulations, introduced in January with an October 1 implementation date, aim to simplify processes and ease doing business, while also extending reporting requirements to services exports and imports.",
  "summary": "Individuals undertaking personal transactions will not have to comply with new foreign exchange trade regulations imposed. The Reserve Bank of India aims to ease compliance burdens related to reporting obligations for personal contracts. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra confirmed that routine payments for services and subscriptions are exempt from reporting. Additionally, smaller export transactions…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Live Mint",
        "title": "RBI to clarify forex reporting rules soon",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/rbi-to-clarify-forex-reporting-rules-soon",
        "published": "2026-10-07T12:31:21.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}