International funds top return charts, but overseas investment limits persist. Should you continue SIPs or explore alternatives?International mutual funds are leading in returns, driven by global markets and currency gains. However, Indian investors face hurdles due ...
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...
Why Indian investors need global exposure todayWith the rupee weakening and structural pressures from oil, capital outflows and inflation differentials persisting, Indian investors face ...
US death tax trap: Uncle Sam's wealth puzzle leaves rich Indians worried for their kidsRich Indian families are racing to shield booming US stock portfolios from America’s 40% inheritance tax, but face complex FEMA and LRS hur...
In Graphics: Money sent overseas through the Liberalised Remittance Scheme declines in the past two yearsOverseas money transfers via India's Liberalised Remittance Scheme have stabilized recently, with outflows hovering around $30 billion. Whi...
Overseas travel spending by Indians falls to $1.09 billion in MarchIndians’ spending on overseas travel fell to USD 1.09 billion in March from USD 1.3 billion in February, according to RBI data on outward r...
LRS outflows up over 10% in March led by travel demandIndians sent $2.59 billion abroad in March 2026 via the Liberalised Remittance Scheme. This marked a 10.9% increase from the previous month...
Is your mutual fund SIP secretly crushing the Indian rupee? Jefferies explains the bitter side of the storyIndia's strong mutual fund SIP culture is helping foreign investors exit the equity market. This is putting pressure on the Indian Rupee. J...
RBI tightens scrutiny of overseas investments as outflows surge to $27 billion in FY26Regulators are examining overseas investments by Indian companies. The Reserve Bank of India is seeking details on the purpose and structur...
As rupee dips, I-T steps up vigil on shady outflowsIn multiple cases, individuals have used dozens of fake permanent account numbers (PANs) with the same name but different addresses and dat...
Why an increasing number of Indian investors are turning to foreign marketsIndian investors are increasingly looking beyond domestic markets for diversification and better returns. Seeking exposure to global innova...
ED probes alleged ESOP misuse to launder money, bypass LRS rulesThe Enforcement Directorate is now looking into employee stock options from foreign firms given to Indian workers. This move aims to uncove...
Sebi mulls allowing OBPPs to offer products regulated by IFSCA, tax-saving bondsMarkets regulator Sebi on Tuesday proposed allowing Online Bond Platform Providers (OBPPs) to offer products or services regulated by Inter...
International funds deliver up to 50% returns in a year, subscriptions halted. Should investors book profits or stay invested?International funds have delivered up to 50% returns in one year, supported by a global tech rally, rupee depreciation, and strong earnings...
HDFC Bank alerts clients on card swipe for overseas dealsIn recent times many resident individuals, banking with various financial institutions, have used cards to carry out international capital ...
ETMarkets Smart Talk | AI boom driving Indian family offices to global markets; US offers richer playbook: Amit GoelIndian family offices are increasingly looking beyond domestic markets as the global AI boom reshapes investment strategies. Limited pure-p...
RBI's decision on LRS enhances attractiveness of GIFT IFSC: Tapan RayRBI said it has been decided that "authorised persons" may facilitate remittances for all permissible purposes under LRS to IFSCs for avail...