RBI sweetens FCNR deposits: NRIs can now earn up to 7% on dollar savingsFor the first time in years, the math is actually working for non-resident Indians to invest dollar savings in India.
22 Jun, 2026, 09.44 AM IST
NRE vs NRO: One account can make your interest tax-free, the other can attract over 30% TDSNRIs and OCIs can use NRE accounts for overseas income and NRO accounts for India-sourced income, but tax treatment differs sharply. NRE in...
19 Jun, 2026, 03.44 PM IST
FCNR deposit in demand: $1,277 extra interest on $10,000 investment by NRIs after RBI's latest move?FCNR interest rates: The Indian government will now cover hedging costs for fresh 3 to 5-year FCNR(B) deposits until September 30, 2026. Th...
10 Jun, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
The safe keepers: Inside India's booming locker economyIndia’s locker economy is booming amid rising gold prices and household wealth. While banks remain the preferred repository, private vault ...
07 Jun, 2026, 08.41 AM IST
Worked in the US, UK or Canada? Form 40 can help Indians defer income tax liability on foreign pension accountsIndian residents with foreign pension accounts like 401(k) from working in the US, UK, or Canada can now defer India tax liability. By fili...
02 Jun, 2026, 07.11 AM IST
Can ₹11 crore buy a stress-free early retirement in Hyderabad? 37-year-old NRI's query to netizens sparks debate on 'Fat FIRE'A 37-year-old Indian professional in the US, with ₹11 crore in investments and a paid-off Hyderabad home, plans to retire early with his fa...
19 May, 2026, 04.52 PM IST
US-based son gets tax notice in India over Rs 11 lakh cash deposit made on behalf of parents during demonetisation; ITAT Delhi cancels notice for this reasonA US-based son, Mr. Bussi, successfully challenged an Indian income tax notice after depositing Rs 11 lakh cash into his parents' account d...
04 May, 2026, 11.32 AM IST
FCNR FD interest rates: SBI vs PNB vs HDFC Bank vs ICICI Bank - which gives you best rates; eligibility and taxation on interest explainedFCNR interest remains exempt from tax as long as the depositor qualifies as an NRI or resident but RNOR under Section 10(15)(iv)(fa) of the...
29 Apr, 2026, 01.35 PM IST
NRI employee dies in Central Africa, foreign employer did not pay wife the promised compensation for family support, wife files case; Madras HC asks govt to helpA widow's plea for compensation after her husband's death in Cameroon reached the Madras High Court. The foreign employer failed to pay pro...
03 Jan, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
KYC rules for NPS onboarding changed for NRIs, OCIs: Physical presence in India not required for KYC, pension body saysThe Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority has eased National Pension System onboarding for Non-Resident Indians and Overseas Ci...
03 Dec, 2025, 04.07 PM IST
Life Certificate guidelines for NRIs: How non-resident Indian pensioners can submit their Jeevan Pramaan Patra online and offlineAll government pensioners, including NRIs, must submit an annual life certificate in November to continue receiving their pension. Senior c...
12 Nov, 2025, 09.29 AM IST
Sebi gives certain relaxations to NRIs on holding depository receiptsNRIs can now hold DRs issued by the company under the employee stock option schemes, bonus issue and rights issue, the regulator said.
18 Dec, 2020, 08.28 PM IST
- IT pros can't avoid tax on foreign earnings
If there was a deputation, income tax had to be paid either in India if it had not already been paid abroad, and even a tax treaty would no...
04 Oct, 2007, 09.05 AM IST
- Pilots make return sortie to India
Boom in aviation industry attracting NRI CPL holders with added lure of homecoming.
29 Jun, 2007, 02.49 AM IST
- Employees may have to pay ESOP tax
The tax burden on benefits from employees’ stock option plan (ESOP) may be shifted on employees, treating it as perquisite in their hands.
06 Mar, 2007, 03.10 PM IST
- Employees may have to pay Esop tax
The tax burden on benefits from employees’ stock option plan (ESOP) may be shifted on employees, treating it as perquisite in their hands.
06 Mar, 2007, 09.43 AM IST
- Promoters can gift equity to NRI kin
Here's another goodie for the 'pravasi bharatiya' or NRI. Promoters or shareholders in Indian companies can now gift equity to their NRI re...
01 Feb, 2003, 01.48 AM IST