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PMO plans FEMA easing and export push to shield India from West Asia war shocks

PMO plans FEMA easing and export push to shield India from West Asia war shocks

As India tries to contain the economic fallout from the West Asia conflict, the Prime Minister’s Office is coordinating across ministries to protect growth, inflation and the current account. Officials are mapping opportunities from the Iran-linked disruption while modeling the hit from soaring global oil prices under different price bands. Finance and commerce teams are considering easing FEMA, improving bilateral investment treaty terms, substituting select imports with domestic production, and tightening curbs on non-essential purchases like bullion and gems.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 14 May 2026
Swiggy seeks shareholder approval to become Indian owned and controlled amid Instamart inventory pivot

Swiggy seeks shareholder approval to become Indian owned and controlled amid Instamart inventory pivot

Swiggy has started steps to become an Indian Owned and Controlled Company by seeking shareholder approval to amend its articles and board nomination rules. The move is designed to satisfy FEMA IOCC conditions and strengthen domestic control. It also appears linked to Instamart’s shift from a marketplace approach to an inventory-led model that could boost margins and supply-chain control.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Inc42 on 13 May 2026

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Swiggy plans to become wholly Indian company as FEMA rules reshape its board

Swiggy plans to become wholly Indian company as FEMA rules reshape its board

Swiggy is revamping its board structure to qualify as a wholly Indian concern under FEMA rules. The move is driven by stakeholder inquiries as the company manages foreign investment that accounts for roughly 60% of its shares. With India’s food delivery market fiercely competitive, the shift could give Swiggy greater autonomy and control in the next phase of growth.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 13 May 2026
ED raids Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora again probing alleged money laundering links

ED raids Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora again probing alleged money laundering links

The Enforcement Directorate has carried out fresh searches in a money laundering investigation involving Punjab Industries Minister Sanjeev Arora and associates. Raids were conducted at Arora’s Chandigarh residence and at a Gurugram real estate firm. The action follows earlier ED steps under FEMA and a money laundering probe that began in 2024, spotlighting alleged financial links across locations.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 9 May 2026
IRS extends Washington disaster tax deadline to August 15 2026 for eligible residents and businesses

IRS extends Washington disaster tax deadline to August 15 2026 for eligible residents and businesses

The IRS has extended the federal tax filing deadline for eligible Washington residents and businesses affected by severe weather under a FEMA disaster declaration. Instead of the usual timeline, qualifying taxpayers get until August 15, 2026 to file. The update also lands as Americans nationwide look toward an average refund of about $1,700, often used for essentials like rent and groceries.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 4 May 2026
India eases FEMA FDI rules allowing up to 10% Chinese stake automatically

India eases FEMA FDI rules allowing up to 10% Chinese stake automatically

India has relaxed foreign investment rules under FEMA, letting overseas firms with up to a 10% Chinese ownership invest through the automatic route without prior government approval. The immediate change aims to revive foreign capital inflows and comes after restrictions introduced in 2020. The update applies right away for eligible investments, signalling a more open stance.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 2 May 2026

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India may ease FDI rules for foreign firms with small China stakes DEA FEMA nod awaited

India may ease FDI rules for foreign firms with small China stakes DEA FEMA nod awaited

India’s Department of Economic Affairs is finalising the FEMA approval needed to notify eased FDI rules for overseas firms holding up to 10% Chinese shareholding. An official said the announcement is expected soon, following a March Press Note by DPIIT that already expanded automatic-route investments from land-border countries across sectors.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 30 Apr 2026
Indians and Britons dominate Dubai property buys in 2025 as rupee weakness boosts demand

Indians and Britons dominate Dubai property buys in 2025 as rupee weakness boosts demand

In 2025, Indians and Britons topped Dubai property purchases, with investors pointing to a weaker rupee, stronger rental yields, and limited returns at home. Many are increasingly using overseas family offices to manage wealth and navigate FEMA compliance, while also hedging currency risk—turning Dubai into a fallback real estate play.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
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