Rule 4 - Speculative activities. - Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Rules, 2011

Speculative activities. 4.( 1) The following activities shall be treated as speculative activities:- (a) any activity or investment that has an element of risk of appreciation or depreciation of the original investment, linked to market forces, including investment in mutual funds or in shares; (b) participation in any scheme that promises high returns like investment in chits or land or similar assets not directly linked to the declared aims and objectives of the organisation or association. (2) A debt-based secure investment shall not be treated as speculative investment. (3) Every association shall maintain a separate register of investments. (4) Every register of investments maintained under sub-rule (3) shall be submitted for audit.