India's big billion-dollar trade deals are done. Now comes the real testIndia has spent years negotiating free trade agreements with some of the world's biggest economies. But signing the deals was only half the...
06 Aug, 2026, 12.33 PM IST
India's next billion dollars from abroad may depend on easier visasIndia's record remittance boom faces a new long-term challenge as tighter immigration policies in developed economies threaten the pipeline...
04 Aug, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
Processed food exports gain steam, US leads the rise in global appetiteExports of ready-to-eat and cooked food items increased 16% to $2.4 billion in 2025-26 from $2.1 billion in the previous financial year, ac...
02 Aug, 2026, 11.53 PM IST
FCNR deposits from Indian diaspora in UAE come in big; some say flow could be biggerUAE is poised to spearhead India's special FCNR(B) deposit scheme, with enticing dollar rates and beneficial tax incentives attracting cons...
01 Aug, 2026, 09.13 AM IST
The Falcon by Dalcore sets new benchmark for branded luxury living on Gurugram’s Golf Course RoadIndia's luxury housing market is evolving beyond traditional approaches. The Falcon project in Gurugram offers a new vision for affluent ho...
29 Jul, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
UAE’s top bank to offer $1.5 billion for NRIs investing in RBI's forex deposit programFirst Abu Dhabi Bank is offering up to $1.5 billion in financing to non-resident Indians investing in India's foreign-currency deposit sche...
24 Jul, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
Abu Dhabi's Zayed International airport to have direct flights to 22 Indian citiesAbu Dhabi Airport will increase direct flights to twenty-two Indian cities in August. This expansion reflects India's strong tourism market...
19 Jul, 2026, 04.04 PM IST
Indian community groups in UAE urge Centre to resolve passport service crisis, review fee hikeIndian community groups in the UAE are urging the Centre for passport service solutions. They also want a rollback of the recent passport f...
17 Jul, 2026, 02.23 PM IST
Air India Express launches direct Guwahati flights to Dubai, Abu Dhabi from AugustAssam Government was informed that Air India will start direct Flights from Guwahati to Dubai and Abu Dhabi from August 4 and August 7 resp...
15 Jul, 2026, 09.54 PM IST
India, UAE central banks said to hold talks on FX deposit issuesIndia and the UAE central banks have discussed regulatory hurdles affecting India's drive to attract foreign-currency deposits from NRIs in...
15 Jul, 2026, 03.57 PM IST
As West Asia boils again, RBI likely to assess FCNR flowsThe Reserve Bank of India will review foreign currency deposit inflows next week. This meeting follows rising Middle East tensions and pote...
10 Jul, 2026, 06.32 AM IST
Cover in Dubai, dollars in India, foreign banks are ready to playOverseas banks are finding a clever way to tap India's dollar demand without exceeding exposure limits. They're asking Indian banks to issu...
02 Jul, 2026, 01.34 AM IST
NRI women investing nearly 70% higher in western markets than gulf countries: ReportFemale participation in cross-border investing among NRIs rose nearly 70% over the past year, according to Belong’s analysis of investors a...
30 Jun, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
Indian passport, visa services to move to a new system in UAE. Here's what changes from July 1Indian passport, visa, and consular services in the UAE are set for a major overhaul from July 1, 2026, with Alhind Tours and Travels LLC t...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
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...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
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 ...
15 Jun, 2026, 12.03 PM IST
Banks court wealthy Indian diaspora in $50 billion deposit driveIndian banks are launching a global campaign to attract over $50 billion in deposits from the diaspora. This initiative aims to strengthen ...
12 Jun, 2026, 04.34 PM IST