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Foreign exchange regulations

Another name for FEMA (Foreign Exchange Management Act).

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What does foreign exchange regulations mean?

Foreign exchange regulations is another name for FEMA (Foreign Exchange Management Act). India's primary legislation governing foreign exchange transactions, cross-border investments, and external trade payments.

The two names mean the same thing. You will see "foreign exchange regulations" in some ledgers, reports and contracts and "Foreign Exchange Management Act" in others. The full entry covers how it works, with examples.

Read the full definition of FEMA (Foreign Exchange Management Act)

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Trade and foreign exchange

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