MANU/RPRL/0258/2015

Ministry : Reserve Bank of India

Department/Board : RBI

Press Release No. : 2015-2016/1476

Date : 22.12.2015

RBI creates Helpline for guiding Start-ups in India on Forex Matters

The Reserve Bank of India has created a dedicated helpline (Email) for startups in India in order to offer guidance/assistance to them for undertaking cross-border transactions within the ambit of the regulatory framework. While seeking guidance, the enterprises should provide complete information to the Reserve Bank and mention the specific issues on which they need guidance from the Reserve Bank in relation to the Foreign Exchange Management regulations. This would enable the personnel attending the helpline to offer timely and effective information.

Start-up enterprises usually undertake a wide range of cross-border transactions including those related to investment. Cross-border transactions of resident Indians are subject to the regulatory regime provided by the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999.

Alpana Killawala
Principal Chief General Manager