FCNR(B) hurdle: Singapore holds ground on withholding taxGiven the spread between interest offered on FCNR deposits and interest charged on loans, a 10% WTH on loan interest on tax grossed-up basi...
31 Jul, 2026, 01.12 AM IST
International funds deliver stellar returns in 1 year, but subscriptions remain shut. Experts suggest alternativesInternational funds offered excellent returns over the past year, outperforming domestic options. However, fresh investments are currently ...
30 Jul, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
IFSCA working with govt on outbound tax issues: OfficialOutbound investments from GIFT IFSC face tax-related constraints, according to an IFSCA official. The International Financial Services Cent...
29 Jul, 2026, 08.27 PM IST
India's premium mithai boom: How traditional sweets are getting a premium makeoverIndian mithai is transforming from traditional sweets to premium offerings. Consumers now seek quality ingredients and attractive packaging...
29 Jul, 2026, 06.15 PM IST
Nearly half of NRI property owners are looking to diversify their investment in properties in India: ReportNearly half of NRI property owners seek investment diversification in India now. Most properties entering the sale pipeline are residential...
29 Jul, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
Hold US stocks under LRS? Here’s why you may not be able to gift them to NRI childrenIndian residents cannot gift US shares purchased through the LRS route to their NRI children. The liberalised remittance scheme requires sa...
28 Jul, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
NRIs can now buy term insurance in USD from India: Policybazaar explains how new plan protects against currency riskNon-Resident Indians can now purchase US dollar-denominated term insurance plans in India. These plans are available through Policybazaar's...
27 Jul, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
No international mutual fund open for subscription now after Baroda BNP Paribas Aqua FoF halts fresh investments. What should investors do?Indian investors now have no options for new international mutual fund SIPs. The Baroda BNP Paribas Aqua Fund of Fund suspended new investm...
27 Jul, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
Are gifts given to NRIs by relatives taxable? Here's what you need to know about income tax and FEMA rulesNRIs receiving gifts from resident Indians face varying tax implications. Gifts from specified relatives are fully exempt from Indian incom...
25 Jul, 2026, 07.55 AM IST
India vs US: Where should US-based NRIs invest their money?US-based NRIs should align investments with future financial needs and currency. Future expenses should guide asset allocation decisions fo...
25 Jul, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Wife paid Rs 58 lakh from Indian bank a/c, husband paid Rs 80 lakh from UAE bank a/c for property purchase; she gets tax notice for unexplained investment, wins case in ITAT Mumbai for this reasonTo purchase property in India, wife paid Rs 58 lakh from her bank a/c and husband paid Rs 80 lakh via his UAE bank a/c using Dubai exchange...
24 Jul, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
How NRIs, OCIs can get 45% annual return on $1 lakh FCNR (B) deposit as this bank in India offers 19X leverage; Should you go for it?HSBC Bank's IFSC unit offers Non-Resident Indians significant leverage on FCNR(B) deposits. This strategy allows investors to borrow up to ...
22 Jul, 2026, 05.25 PM IST
FCNR scheme: Withholding tax fear haunts US, Singapore NRIsNon-resident Indians residing in Singapore and the United States are expressing significant concerns over withholding taxes. These taxes th...
21 Jul, 2026, 12.40 AM IST
NRI insurance: Benefits, risks, and features of GIFT City’s dollar-denominated insurance plansMany companies—including HDFC Life International, ICICI Prudential Life, ICICI Lombard, Star Union Dai-ichi Life, IndiaFirst Life and Tata-...
20 Jul, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
Regional conflict-driven curbs weigh on flow: FCNR(B) inflows may miss initial estimates, says HDFC Bank CEOExpected FCNR(B) deposit inflows are now projected at fifty to fifty-five billion dollars. Taxation complexities for nonresidents and tight...
20 Jul, 2026, 12.48 AM IST
JPMorgan says 100+ MNCs are exploring GIFT City operationsGIFT City is drawing strong interest from multinational companies, with JPMorgan saying more than 100 firms are exploring banking and payme...
17 Jul, 2026, 09.15 AM IST
HSBC Offers 19x FCNR(B) Leverage in GIFT CityHSBC's GIFT City unit offers NRIs significant leverage on FCNR deposits. An NRI can borrow up to nineteen times their own funds for deposit...
17 Jul, 2026, 05.56 AM IST