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RBI Tightens Export Remittance Timelines and Amends Cross-Border Merger Rules
This report covers banking regulation, cross-border payments, and capital markets from 2026-05-01 to 2026-06-08. Key findings include a significant reduction in export repatriation timelines, new cross-border payment corridors in Southeast Asia, and expanded regulatory frameworks for IFSC entities.
Key Statistics
| 9 Months | 2000 Cr Litres | 500 Cr |
|---|---|---|
| New deadline for export proceeds realization | Ethanol production capacity reached in 2026 | Allocated for National Highway user fee systems |
Weekly Executive Summary
- Export Controls Tightened: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reduced the timeframe for the realization and repatriation of export proceeds from 15 months to 9 months.
- Payment Integration: NPCI International successfully launched UPI-based cross-border payments in Cambodia, enabling two-way QR-based transactions.
- Institutional Decentralization: FEMA amendments now recognize "Competent Authorities" beyond the NCLT for approving cross-border merger schemes.
Deep Dive: Key Developments
RBI Shortens Export Proceeds Repatriation Window…
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