Foreign remittances to Kerala stay resilient despite West Asia crisisMoney from non-resident Indians to Kerala remains strong. Banks like Federal Bank and South Indian Bank show growth in deposits. This inflo...
08 May, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
Kottayam assembly election result 2026: In Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan vs Dr. Celine Philip vs Adv. K. Anilkumar, who is winning?Kottayam, a UDF stronghold in central Kerala, boasts high literacy and a significant Christian population. The constituency, represented by...
04 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
How the Middle East crisis may affect Kerala election results 2026Kerala's 2026 assembly elections saw a record 78.27% voter turnout, with exit polls indicating a close contest between the UDF and LDF. Att...
02 May, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
India’s $138 billion money bank outside the border is getting harder to shakeThe resilience of India's remittance system has reached new heights, with money sent home now more equipped to withstand external shocks. A...
30 Apr, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
A longer Gulf conflict could squeeze remittances to IndiaThe ongoing Iran conflict threatens India's significant remittance inflows from Gulf nations. This could impact economies like Kerala and M...
21 Mar, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
Maharashtra, Kerala and Tamil Nadu get over half of $118-billion remittances in FY24Maharashtra, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu have emerged as the top recipients of remittances from overseas Indians, amounting to $118.7 billion in...
21 Mar, 2025, 12.25 AM IST
View: Govt's positive attitude towards emigration and remittance flows can serve India's long-term national interestInstead of the current piecemeal approach, a coherent institutional framework, and more active policy attention, are warranted to strengthe...
09 Jun, 2021, 11.05 PM IST
Coronavirus impact: Indian state with first-world standards to push export of nursesKerala has historically benefited from a large population of expatriates sending money back home, helping drive economic and social gains s...
03 Aug, 2020, 06.43 AM IST
Top World Bank economist explains the impact of coronavirus on foreign workersAs lockdowns have shut banks and money-transfer offices, marooned migrants couldn't send money home.
07 Jul, 2020, 06.59 PM IST
India's forex reserves adequate to tackle Brexit impact: RBIRBI Regional Director, Thiruvananthapuram said, "India's forex reserves of more than $360 bn would be adequate in managing effects of Brexi...
26 Jun, 2016, 01.53 AM IST
Total foreign remittance to Kerala worth Rs 72,680 croreThe total foreign remittance to Kerala, mainly from those working in Gulf countries, stood at Rs 72,680 crore in 2013-14, according to a su...
17 Sep, 2014, 08.34 PM IST
- After 3 quarters, Kerala NRI deposits end lower
It is too early to say if the Dubai effect is coming into play in Kerala, but after three consecutive quarters of growth, the balance in no...
21 Dec, 2009, 07.17 PM IST
- Goodbye to Dubai Dreams
A debt restructuring or default by Dubai World could cut investment inflows to the Persian Gulf region, but would have a limited impact on ...
04 Dec, 2009, 10.54 AM IST
- Kerala NRI funds rise, but tide may turn say bankers
NRI deposits at the end of the first half of this fiscal touched Rs 31,585 crore, which reversed the declining trend in NR deposits. NRI re...
12 Mar, 2009, 04.20 PM IST
- As Gulf shakes, Kerala feels the tremors
Kerala feels tremors as Malayali dreams are wilting in Arabian desert.
03 Feb, 2009, 05.49 PM IST
- Weakening Re has Kerala banks, expats smiling
State Bank of Travancore, the market leader in Kerala in non-resident deposits, had Rs 9,324 cr in NRI deposits at the end of September. Fo...
01 Nov, 2008, 03.37 AM IST
- Robust rupee hits Kerala economy hard: Study
The Kerala economy, heavily dependent on remittances by non-residents, has taken a severe blow due lower realisation of rupee for foreign c...
05 May, 2008, 10.10 PM IST