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
Inside the chaotic Iran talks that let Trump claim victory, but not yet peacePresident Trump announced the end of the Iran War and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, following intense Qatari mediation. Despite Is...
18 Jun, 2026, 07.19 AM IST
To drive up NRI investments, banks make FCNR deposits attractive with up to 7.1% return on dollar depositsIndia saw inflows topping $155 billion in 2025-26 via remittances. Add another estimated $50 billion from this scheme which will run until ...
15 Jun, 2026, 12.03 PM IST
Banks court wealthy Indian diaspora in $50 billion deposit driveIndian banks are launching a global campaign to attract over $50 billion in deposits from the diaspora. This initiative aims to strengthen ...
12 Jun, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
'Hands, legs were shaking': Rs 78,00,00,000 lottery win for Nepali Security Guard in UAE, he plans to build a house and own Mahindra TharA Nepali security guard in Abu Dhabi has won a Dh30 million lottery jackpot. Tayab Khan and four friends pooled money for the winning ticke...
10 Jun, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
New Dubai shared housing rental law: 5 big changes as land department can now order tenant eviction, cancel landlord permits if new rules are not followedDubai is introducing a new law for shared housing. Landlords must get permits from the Dubai Land Department. Non-compliance can lead to te...
02 Jun, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
Crisis as credibility test: How the UAE’s response to the Iran-Israel conflict could shape its next decade as a global residency hubThe UAE's promise of a safe haven faces its biggest test amid the Iran conflict. Despite heightened tensions, daily life remains stable, sh...
01 Jun, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
IT’s Rs 18 lakh crore m-cap rout; Info Edge, Ixigo post Q4 profitsA multi-month bear market has hit the valuations of India’s top 10 digital and technology services exporters. This and more in today’s ETte...
22 May, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
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...
18 May, 2026, 12.55 AM IST
Missiles over Dubai rattle the Gulf’s billion-dollar money machineThe Gulf's image as a safe financial haven is under strain as regional conflicts disrupt deals and deter investors. Once booming IPO market...
12 May, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
Why Gulf NRIs are turning to Indian equities as real estate sees an exitGCC-based NRIs are increasingly favouring Indian equities over real estate, with 73% boosting exposure and many deploying fresh capital. Th...
06 May, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
Gulf NRIs are dumping real estate, and betting big on India’s stock marketGCC-based NRIs are shifting investments from Indian real estate to equities and financial assets, driven by geopolitical uncertainty and a ...
06 May, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
Dubai plotting a comeback as Iran war hammers its hottest marketReal estate activity in Dubai has dropped sharply after geopolitical tensions involving the US and Iran affected investor sentiment, accord...
01 May, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
UAE's OPEC exit may not hit oil markets, say executivesUAE’s planned exit from OPEC is unlikely to disrupt global oil markets despite its sizable output, say industry executives, though it may d...
29 Apr, 2026, 09.11 AM IST
Action hero Tiger Shroff buys prime waterfront luxury residential property in Dubai Maritime City area, defies the trendBollywood action star Tiger Shroff has acquired a prime luxury waterfront apartment in Dubai's Maritime City area. The property, part of Da...
24 Apr, 2026, 06.19 PM IST
Dubai home prices record first decline after post-pandemic boomDubai's red-hot housing market is cooling for the first time since 2020, with prices and sales volume dropping in March. Regional conflict ...
23 Apr, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
Tata’s Trent catches a trend as spending shifts beyond Bengaluru & MumbaiTrent is expanding its retail footprint beyond metro cities, focusing on Tier II and III locations with its Zudio and Westside formats to t...
22 Apr, 2026, 06.19 PM IST