CA Inter P2 · Chapter 13 · Question 6 of 10
Under section 2(n) of FEMA, 'foreign exchange' includes:
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: A) Drafts, travellers' cheques, letters of credit or bills of exchange expressed or drawn in Indian currency but payable in any foreign currency
Explanation
Section 2(n) defines foreign exchange as foreign currency, including deposits, credits and balances payable in foreign currency. It also covers drafts, travellers' cheques, letters of credit or bills of exchange expressed or drawn in Indian currency but payable in foreign currency, and similar instruments drawn by banks outside India payable in Indian currency. Special bank notes are expressly excluded from 'Indian currency' by section 2(q). Gold is not foreign exchange.
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