Define "Foreign Exchange" and "Foreign Security" as per the provisions of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999.
CA Intermediate · Corporate and Other Laws · PYQS · May 2025
Define "Foreign Exchange" and "Foreign Security" as per the provisions of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999.
Suggested Answer and Working Notes:
Definition of 'Foreign Exchange' According to Section 2(n) of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999, Foreign Exchange means foreign currency and includes: (i) deposits, credits and balances payable in any foreign currency, (ii) drafts, travelers' cheques, letters of credit or bills of exchange, expressed or drawn in Indian currency but payable in any foreign currency, (iii) drafts, travelers' cheques, letters of credit or bills of exchange drawn by banks, institutions or persons outside India, but payable in Indian currency. Definition of 'Foreign Security' According to Section 2(o) of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999, Foreign Security means any security, in the form of shares, stocks, bonds, debentures or any other instrument denominated or expressed in foreign currency and includes securities expressed in foreign currency, but where redemption or any form of return such as interest or dividends is payable in Indian currency.
Topics: The Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999
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