Independence Day 2026: 79 years of an India on the rise as its households dream biggerIndependence Day 2026: Today's Indian consumers are transforming their financial habits, with a declining focus on food expenditure within ...
Sebi broadens scope of online bond platforms, permits IFSCA-regulated products and tax-saving bondsSEBI has expanded the scope for Online Bond Platform Providers (OBPPs), allowing them to offer IFSCA-regulated products and specific tax-sa...
The hidden economics of international spendingThe expansion of Indian international spending is rapidly increasing annually. The hidden costs of forex mark-up on credit cards can signif...
Global investing: Should you invest 15% or 50% abroad? Here's what experts sayGlobal investing is no longer just for the affluent in India. Individuals now have the opportunity to diversify their investment portfolios...
Global banks are pulling back credit cards once prized by rich IndiansSeveral offshore banks are becoming reluctant to issue or renew international credit cards for wealthy resident Indians due to India’s 180-...
SGX to drop India-linked single-stock futuresThe Singapore Stock Exchange's recent decision to halt trading in single stock futures linked to Indian equities marks a pivotal shift, lik...
GIFT City investment for NRIs: Know your options, tax benefits, and how to invest in India in dollarsGIFT City offers NRIs and OCIs a dollar-denominated investment ecosystem. This financial hub provides access to global and Indian investmen...
This international mutual fund resumes subscription. Should you invest or wait?Baroda BNP Paribas Aqua Fund of Fund is once again open to fresh subscriptions after a brief pause. Following regulatory nods, the fund aim...
The modern odyssey of studying abroad: Why parents need a CFO's mindsetIndian parents now manage multi-year budgets for overseas education expenses. They meticulously track currency exchange rates and various a...
International funds deliver stellar returns in 1 year, but subscriptions remain shut. Experts suggest alternativesInternational funds offered excellent returns over the past year, outperforming domestic options. However, fresh investments are currently ...
IFSCA working with govt on outbound tax issues: OfficialOutbound investments from GIFT IFSC face tax-related constraints, according to an IFSCA official. The International Financial Services Cent...
Hold US stocks under LRS? Here’s why you may not be able to gift them to NRI childrenIndian residents cannot gift US shares purchased through the LRS route to their NRI children. The liberalised remittance scheme requires sa...
No international mutual fund open for subscription now after Baroda BNP Paribas Aqua FoF halts fresh investments. What should investors do?Indian investors now have no options for new international mutual fund SIPs. The Baroda BNP Paribas Aqua Fund of Fund suspended new investm...
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...
MF Tracker: Should you invest in this only international mutual fund open for subscription now?With 11 international mutual fund schemes suspending fresh SIP registrations due to regulatory overseas investment limits, Baroda BNP Parib...
RBI plans unified code for foreign investment in equity instrumentsThe Reserve Bank of India proposed new rules for overseas fund flows. These draft norms will replace existing regulations governing foreign...
Explained: Why 11 international mutual funds halted fresh SIPs and how investors can still invest globallyFresh SIP options in international mutual funds have narrowed sharply, with only Baroda BNP Paribas Aqua FoF accepting new investments afte...