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Bank Promotion Exam Guide

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Module: | Introduction, Scope and Residential Status

Q2: A resident of Bengaluru transfers ₹75,000 via UPI, to a friend's bank account in Kolkata. Both accounts are held in Indian banks, and denominated in Indian Rupees. Why does this transaction NOT fall under the purview of FEMA?

A
Because the amount is below the FEMA threshold of ₹1,00,000.
B
Because it is a purely domestic transaction, involving no foreign exchange or cross-border element.
C
Because personal transfers between friends, are exempt from all financial laws.
D
Because the transaction was done via digital banking, rather than cash.
✅ Correct Answer: B
FEMA regulates "foreign exchange" and transactions involving foreign currency or cross-border flows.
A transfer of Indian Rupees (INR) between two resident bank accounts within India is a domestic transaction.
It does not involve foreign currency or assets outside India, so FEMA has no jurisdiction over it.