What FCRA overhaul means for NGO sector

The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, overhauls India’s foreign funding regulations for non-profits, introducing a “Designated Authority” to manage assets and imposing stricter compliance requirements. Key changes include reduced penalties, expanded liability, and specific activity declarations, potentially impacting smaller organisations and those with foreign nationals in leadership roles.

Please click here to read the full article by Archana Tewary, Partner, and Aishwarya Maria Manjooran, Senior Associate, published in The Hindu Business Line (Print and Online).