Can an NRI be a nominee for PPF, NSC or SCSS? Here’s what happens to the money after the account holder diesNRIs can now be nominees for India's small-savings schemes like PPF and NSC, a change from 2023. While they can receive proceeds, repatriat...
03 Sep, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
Faster KYC, nods key to boosting FDI flows: Piyush GoyalThe minister was speaking at the end of his official visit to Japan, where he held a series of high-level engagements aimed at accelerating...
31 Aug, 2026, 08.05 PM IST
Banks, FIU-IND work on sharper framework to flag money mule accountsBanks are enhancing suspicious transaction reporting for money mule accounts. They aim for better analysis and pattern identification by th...
28 Aug, 2026, 12.10 AM IST
‘Crypto today is where mutual funds were in 1995’: BitDelta India CEO on digital assets and their role in your portfolioVikaas M. Sachdeva, CEO of BitDelta India, talks to Abhinav Kaul about his journey from mutual funds and PMS to crypto, and where digital a...
24 Aug, 2026, 10.53 AM IST
ETMarkets NRI Talk| Rs 1 crore, 5-7 years: How NRIs should allocate across Indian equities, bonds, gold and alternatives, says Rohit SarinNRIs investing in India should assess their global portfolio, existing India exposure, liquidity, risk appetite, taxes and repatriation nee...
22 Aug, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
RBI imposes penalty on Progfin, Shri Ram Finance Corporation for non-complianceThe Reserve Bank of India recently levied fines on two financial firms for regulatory failures. Shri Ram Finance Corporation was penalized ...
21 Aug, 2026, 09.13 PM IST
The UK pension pot question: Why 2026-27 is the year to decideStarting April 2027, UK pension pots will be subject to inheritance tax, prompting a reevaluation of legacy planning strategies. For Indian...
20 Aug, 2026, 01.19 PM IST
ET Analysis: RBI’s FCNR U-turn dents policy certaintyThe RBI’s early closure of its special FCNR(B) deposit swap window has raised concerns over policy certainty. Banks had mobilised $52.3 bil...
17 Aug, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
Home loan EMI, amortisation and prepayment- The mathematics every borrower in India must understandUnderstanding home loan mechanics helps borrowers reduce total borrowing costs. The reducing balance method ensures interest decreases as t...
31 Jul, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
IndusInd Bank customer loses Rs 2.3 lakh in 18 minutes to a KYC scam: Court orders refund; says banks, not customers, are responsible for unauthorised transactionsIndusInd Bank ordered to refund after customer loses Rs 2.3 lakh to a KYC scam: A Delhi consumer commission has ordered IndusInd Bank to re...
22 Jul, 2026, 11.56 AM IST
RBI tightens governance framework, redefines bank board responsibilitiesThe RBI has revised bank board governance norms, effective October 1. Boards will now focus on strategy and risk oversight, delegating oper...
15 Jul, 2026, 05.57 AM IST
RBI steps up scrutiny of Corporate India's foreign investmentsIndian banks are now mandated to disclose their anti-money laundering measures concerning international business partners. Corporations wit...
13 Jul, 2026, 07.27 AM IST
Is enforcement of banking regulations ownership neutral?Bank of Baroda settled a $600 million dispute with NMC Healthcare administrators, ending a protracted legal battle. This significant payout...
06 Jul, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
How RBI’s 2026 TReDS directions advance the MSME financing reformWith the Budget setting the policy direction and the RBI directions providing the regulatory foundation, TReDS is well positioned to move f...
27 Jun, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
A complete guide for NRIs to invest in government securities via RBIInvesting in government securities via RBI's retail direct platform benefits NRIs and OCIs, offering no fees and multiple investment option...
31 Mar, 2024, 07.55 AM IST
How can an NRI open a RBI retail direct account to invest in government bonds and T-bills?An non resident Indian (NRI) can open Reserve Bank of India's retail direct account in order to invest in government securities, state deve...
06 Nov, 2023, 11.17 AM IST
How to register for RBI Retail Direct scheme to invest in government securities?Individuals who are retail investors are permitted to open an RDG account. An RDG account can be opened individually or in partnership with...
30 Nov, 2021, 03.47 PM IST