Reserve Bank of India had earlier invited comments/feedback from the public on draft Regulations and draft Directions to the Authorised Dealers on Export and Import of Goods and Services, vide Press Release dated July 02, 2024.

2. Based on the feedback received from public and subsequent further consultations with various stakeholders, the draft Regulations and Directions have been further revised. The emphasis of revised Regulations is on enhancing ease of doing business and bringing all instructions onto a single document. The Regulations incorporate instructions issued to Authorised Dealers, including the processes to be followed by the Authorised Dealers for handling transactions related to export and import, which are at present issued separately as Directions to Authorised Dealers.

3. Comments/feedback on the draft Regulations and Directions may be forwarded via email by April 30, 2025, with the subject line “Feedback on draft regulations and directions on export and import under FEMA”.

(Puneet Pancholy)  
Chief General Manager

FEMA regulation updates streamline export-import compliance and consolidate authorised dealer instructions, inviting public feedback for consultation. Revision of draft FEMA Regulations and Directions consolidates instructions to Authorised Dealers into a single document, standardises procedural requirements for export and import transactions, and emphasises ease of doing business; the Reserve Bank has invited public comments on the revised draft via email using the specified subject line by the consultation deadline.