The UK pension pot question: Why 2026-27 is the year to decideStarting April 2027, UK pension pots will be subject to inheritance tax, prompting a reevaluation of legacy planning strategies. For Indian...
20 Aug, 2026, 01.19 PM IST
Sebi to soon roll out AI rules with a ‘kill switch’ for stock marketSebi will soon issue guidelines for responsible AI and machine learning use in India’s securities market, with mandatory safeguards includi...
19 Aug, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
Sebi to soon float consultation paper on distribution framework for corporate bondsSebi is preparing to unveil a consultation paper focused on the distribution of corporate bonds. This initiative aims to refine the framewo...
18 Aug, 2026, 09.38 PM IST
SEBI's digital KYC proposal for NRIs could ease money flow into India, says Nithin KamathSEBI proposes digital Know Your Client processes for overseas investors. This move aims to simplify account opening for Non-Resident Indian...
18 Aug, 2026, 07.42 PM IST
ET Analysis: RBI’s FCNR U-turn dents policy certaintyThe RBI’s early closure of its special FCNR(B) deposit swap window has raised concerns over policy certainty. Banks had mobilised $52.3 bil...
17 Aug, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
NRI life insurance protection plans can be 50–60% cheaper in India: Should you buy here or in your country of residence?NRIs can buy life insurance in India to protect financial obligations. Additional KYC and underwriting requirements apply for non-resident ...
17 Aug, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
How India's digital infrastructure opened global markets to Indian investorsIndian residents' outward remittances have significantly increased, reaching a record USD 31.73 billion by FY2023-24. Digital reforms and i...
17 Aug, 2026, 10.49 AM IST
The next frontier in finance is not a bank. It is the machinery beneath itThe financial services landscape is evolving, emphasizing the importance of software and data infrastructures. In India, digital payments a...
17 Aug, 2026, 12.48 AM IST
Girl child welfare: Maharashtra's Lek Laadki scheme process simplified, says ministerThe Maharashtra government has simplified the Lek Laadki scheme for eligible girls. Beneficiaries can now apply online and receive financia...
16 Aug, 2026, 12.36 PM IST
Sebi mulls digital onboarding for individual foreign investors to boost participation in securities mktSebi has put forth a proposal for the digital onboarding of individual foreign investors, aimed at enhancing their access to markets. Inter...
14 Aug, 2026, 08.48 PM IST
21.55 lakh inoperative EPF accounts have average balance of around Rs 40,000: Check if your EPF money is also stuck; here's what you can doEPFO member alert: Over the past four years, inoperative Employees Provident Fund accounts have surged by eighty-four percent, with inactiv...
14 Aug, 2026, 02.44 PM IST
Drone killer noise: Chandigarh scientist develops new anti-drone tech that destroy aerial threats without firing a single bullet or laser beamScientists developed an acoustic anti-drone system to disable unauthorized unmanned aerial vehicles. This technology uses sound waves to di...
14 Aug, 2026, 10.37 AM IST
Parliamentary panel seeks penalties for banks hosting multiple mule accountsA parliamentary committee suggests penalizing banks for mule accounts and KYC lapses. It also highlighted delays in merchant discount rates...
14 Aug, 2026, 07.24 AM IST
Pesky call complaints rise steadily since 2022, over 82% against unregistered telemarketers, Governments tells ParliamentGrievances against pesky calls and messages have risen significantly since 2022. Most complaints are filed against unregistered telemarkete...
13 Aug, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
UPI costs Rs 20,700 crore, government allocation just Rs 2,000 crore: Parliament PanelA parliamentary committee suggests a self-reliant revenue model for UPI's financial sustainability. Amendments to the Payment and Settlemen...
13 Aug, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
NPS choices for NRIs explained: Can NRIs invest in Tier II NPS accounts? Check rules and investment optionsFor Non-Resident Indians, establishing a retirement corpus back home is simplified with the National Pension System. NRIs can open a Tier-I...
12 Aug, 2026, 05.05 PM IST
Unclaimed mutual fund dividends rise 15.7% to Rs 2,689 crore in FY26: SebiUnclaimed mutual fund dividends rose 15.7 percent to Rs 2,689 crore in 2025-26. Unclaimed redemption proceeds saw a slight decline of 0.5 p...
08 Aug, 2026, 04.58 PM IST