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Iran-Israel conflict puts UAE, Saudi Arabia's foreign workers under strainA protracted conflict in the Gulf is jeopardizing billions in remittances, vital for families across Asia and Africa. Migrant workers, like...
RBI sweetens FCNR deposits: NRIs can now earn up to 7% on dollar savingsFor the first time in years, the math is actually working for non-resident Indians to invest dollar savings in India.
JD Vance calls ceasefire 'a little messy', says US has made 'great progress' in Iran nuclear talksUS Vice President JD Vance announced significant headway in diplomatic talks with Iran, aiming for a lasting shift in Middle Eastern relati...
Looking for over 17% return from FCNR deposit through leverage? Check pitfalls before getting luredThe Indian government's decision to cover hedging costs for FCNR(B) deposits until September 2026 has enabled banks to offer higher interes...
Indian money in Swiss banks dips to CHF 3.25 bn; customer deposits upIndian funds in Swiss banks saw a decrease in 2025, reaching 3.25 billion Swiss francs. However, customer deposits experienced a significan...
Inside the chaotic Iran talks that let Trump claim victory, but not yet peacePresident Trump announced the end of the Iran War and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, following intense Qatari mediation. Despite Is...
PM Modi, Trump swap notes ahead of meeting on G7 sidelinesPrime Minister Narendra Modi met with US President Donald Trump at the G7 Summit in France. They discussed bilateral cooperation and global...
India, UAE step up efforts to expand rupee-dirham tradeOver 15% of India-UAE trade has been invoiced in local currencies since the rupee-dirham mechanism launched nearly three years ago. Both na...
Muharram 2026 Date in India: When is the month of Muharram starting in Saudi Arabia and India?The Islamic New Year 1448 AH has begun in several Arab nations on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, with India and South Asian countries awaiting loc...
To drive up NRI investments, banks make FCNR deposits attractive with up to 7.1% return on dollar depositsIndia saw inflows topping $155 billion in 2025-26 via remittances. Add another estimated $50 billion from this scheme which will run until ...
UAE to unlock billions of dollars for Iran, sources sayUS-Iran war: The United Arab Emirates is set to release billions of dollars to Iran. This move follows weeks of Iranian attacks on the UAE....
12 years of PM Modi: Bold reforms, decisive decisions and political turning pointsAfter 12 years at the helm, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reflects on a transformative journey filled with key reforms that have altered Ind...
Open MSP procurement, storage to private sector: StarAgri CEOStarAgri CEO Amith Agarwal advocates a bigger private-sector role in MSP procurement and storage to boost efficiency, warehousing capacity,...
Banks seek easing of guarantee curbs to draw more NRI fundsIndian banks are asking the Reserve Bank of India to remove a guarantee restriction. This move aims to attract money from the Indian diaspo...
RBI to explore CBDC pilot in cross-border transactionsThe Reserve Bank of India (RBI) plans to expand its digital rupee pilot to more direct benefit transfer schemes and the domestic retail spa...
RBI highlights strong banking sector health, says lenders can withstand severe shocksIn the fiscal year 2025-26, India's financial landscape demonstrated remarkable stability. Both banks and non-bank entities showcased solid...
Oil well the damage control machineryAs India grapples with escalating fuel and plastic costs, the situation is further exacerbated by supply disruptions in West Asia, jeopardi...
RBI ready to do 'whatever is required' to curb rupee volatility: Sanjay MalhotraThe Reserve Bank of India is ready to act to stabilize the foreign exchange market. Governor Sanjay Malhotra indicated the rupee may be und...
Patient capital trusts India as hot money exits; FDI inflow rises 17% YoYIn the fiscal year 2025-26, India witnessed a remarkable surge in foreign direct investment, soaring to $94.5 billion. This uptick is parti...
UAE private companies must pay salaries on 1st of every month from June 1, 2026 or face legal actionUAE private companies must now pay employee salaries on the first of each month, effective June 1, 2026, as mandated by the Ministry of Hum...