Higher FCNR and NRE FD interest rates: This bank revises NRE rates to 7.60% and FCNR rates to 7.40%; check detailsAU Small Finance Bank has raised interest rates on FCNR(B) and NRE fixed deposits. These new rates are effective from July 27, 2026, for sp...
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...
AU Small Finance Bank raises NRI deposit rates by 30-60 basis pointsAU Small Finance Bank has increased its non-resident deposit rates by up to sixty basis points. The bank raised its peak interest rate on F...
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...
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...
FCNR (B) vs NRE 5-year FD: Which can give higher maturity on $50,000 investment? Know currency riskFCNR(B) vs NRE currency risk: FCNR(B) and NRE deposits offer distinct investment avenues for non-resident Indians. FCNR(B) deposits provide...
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 ...
Diaspora dollars are coming, but India needs export resilience, not quick fixesThe Reserve Bank of India's special deposit scheme is successfully attracting significant foreign currency from overseas Indians. Banks hav...
Rupee value is market-driven, has no target band against US dollar: FM SitharamanFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated the rupee's value is market-determined. The Reserve Bank of India monitors foreign exchange mark...
Indian banks mobilise $20.7 billion under RBI's special incentive windowIn a remarkable financial boost, India's central bank recorded significant foreign exchange inflows of $20.72 billion, primarily through a ...
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...
India vs US real estate: Transparency, legal protection, fraud risks, and what NRIs should consider before buying propertyIt is relatively easier to reliably buy or sell property in the United States, compared to the process in India, which can be fraught with ...
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-...
NRIs can bring USD 70-80 bn into India through FCNR deposits: ExpertNon-Resident Indians can bring seventy to eighty billion US dollars into India. This inflow is possible through the ongoing FCNR initiative...
FCNR(B) FD interest rates for NRIs: HDFC Bank, SBI, PNB, ICICI Bank and Axis Bank- which offers highest maturity on USD depositsGovernment support for FCNR(B) deposits until September 2026 has sparked renewed investor interest. Banks are now offering higher interest ...
ETMarkets Smart Talk | Equity, mutual funds, bonds or property: Tax rules every NRI should know: Ritu ShaktawatNRIs investing in India must understand tax rules and residential status. Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements offer beneficial tax treatme...
ETMarkets Smart Talk | Selling property in India? Here's how NRIs can avoid excess TDS: Trilegal's Himanshu SinhaNRIs face complex tax rules when selling Indian property, often leading to excess tax deductions. Obtaining a Lower TDS certificate can pre...