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 ...
13 May, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
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...
09 May, 2026, 06.18 AM IST
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...
02 May, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
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...
30 Apr, 2026, 10.52 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
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...
13 Apr, 2026, 05.01 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
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). ...
28 Sep, 2024, 01.52 PM IST
Sebi allows full NRI, OCI participation in IFSC-based FPIs to boost Indian investmentsSebi approves new rules to boost FPI investments from IFSCs by allowing aggregate contributions from NRIs, OCIs, and RIs up to 100%. The mo...
28 Jun, 2024, 11.39 AM IST
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...
16 Apr, 2021, 12.01 PM IST
OCI cardholders require special permit if they want to undertake 'Tabligh', media activities: GovtHowever, the Union Home Ministry has given a major concession to OCI cardholders by allowing them parity with Indian nationals in the matte...
05 Mar, 2021, 05.17 PM IST
NRI-FPIs lobby to hang on to Dalal Street partyThese foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) are reaching out to local institutions and hiring legal firms and consultants to lobby with the go...
16 Nov, 2020, 05.41 PM IST
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...
26 Dec, 2019, 11.44 AM IST
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 ...
18 Dec, 2019, 10.36 PM IST
Modi's outreach to foreigners: Marriage to Indian won't mean staying in India before applying for citizenshipThe Modi government has acknowledged global realities to propose relaxing these conditions, in yet another outreach to foreigners.
30 Oct, 2014, 11.24 AM IST
Why NRIs don’t want a new system to replace PIO & OCI cards29 million strong community of overseas Indians hopes government will quickly take a final call on whether GoI will change way it classifie...
01 Sep, 2014, 03.06 AM IST
PIO and OCI cards provide relief to NRIs from visa hasslesCurrently, the 2 cards provide different facilities to their holders, merging the 2 schemes will lead to simplification of rules under sing...
12 Mar, 2012, 10.54 PM IST