On 22 June 2026, the Ministry of Home Affairs published the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2026, with immediate effect.
The amendments introduce key compliance changes for foreign donors, International and Indian NPOs receiving foreign contribution. These include a broader definition of “key functionary”, purpose- and geography-specific registration, a defined activity threshold for renewal, stricter conditions for instalment-based disbursements, and expanded reporting obligations.
In this issue, we cover:
• What has changed under the amended FCRA Rules
• What donors need to consider while structuring and disbursing grants
• What Indian NPOs need to prepare for across registration, renewal, governance, reporting, and financial management
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