RBI policy press conference: Here's everything that came up for discussionThe Reserve Bank of India unveiled new measures to attract deposits and bolster the economy. Governor Sanjay Malhotra discussed strategies ...
RBI MPC June meet 2026: What's cheaper and what's costlierThe Reserve Bank of India has maintained the repo rate at 5.25%. This decision comes as policymakers assess the effects of higher energy pr...
New Aadhaar card rules 2026: UIDAI expands document list for enrolment; simplifies rules for children; sets Aadhaar validity period for OCI, LTV, foreignersThe Unique Identification Authority of India has updated Aadhaar enrolment and correction rules. New regulations expand accepted documents ...
Six companies, six tricks in Indian balance sheets, and how investors get taken for a rideWhenever an Indian company imports goods, borrows in foreign currency, earns overseas revenue, or runs a foreign subsidiary, forex accounti...
Revised rules for OCI cardholders and minor children holding two passports: Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2026 notifiedNew Citizenship Rules for 2026 are here. Minor children cannot hold two passports. OCI registration is now digital, with e-OCI cards. Apply...
India revises OCI rules: What applicants need to know about stricter compliance, wider eligibility & moreIndia has revised its OCI program with expanded eligibility, now including fifth and sixth-generation Indian-origin Tamils in Sri Lanka. Th...
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...
Centre fixes OCI card application fee at USD 275, scraps six-month stay ruleThe Indian government has revised OCI card application fees, setting the new OCI card fee at USD 275. Several changes to the application pr...
OCI fees revised from April 1, 2026: How much you need to pay for new, reissued and duplicate cardsEffective April 1, 2026, the Bureau of Immigration has revised OCI service fees. Fresh applications now cost USD 275 abroad and Rs 15,000 w...
OCI Card renewal in India: Which documents are required for re-issuance of OCI Card?
OCI Miscellaneous Portal: What are OCI miscellaneous services and who can avail these services?
MEA issues clarification on OCI rules, says no new changes madeThe Ministry of External Affairs has clarified that there have been no changes to the rules governing Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI). ...
Expert Take: All your questions about the recent OCI changes, answered.An important modification introduced by the March 2021 circular changes the reporting obligations of OCI cardholders in India. They now hav...
Indian government should fix major loopholes in OCI card: Indian-American activistUnder the provisions of the OCI card, those below 20 years and above 50 years need to renew their OCI card every time they have their passp...
Govt relaxes certain guidelines for reissue of OCI cards"In case an OCI card holder who has attained the age of 50 years and got his/her passport renewed subsequently but has not got his/her OCI ...
Merger of PIO, OCI cards creates confusion for NRIs, embassies abroad await further instructionsAccording to the Citizenship Amendment Bill, 2015, all PIO card holders "are deemed" to be OCI card holders with effect from January 9, 201...
Indian embassy issues fresh guidelines for Overseas Citizens of India card holdersFor an applicant who is 50 years of age or older, OCI documents must be re-issued after issuance of a new passport.