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Should you close your PPF account after becoming an NRI? Here’s what to know about maturity, withdrawal, and tax rulesMoving abroad as an NRI? Your PPF account might not need immediate closure. Discover how your contribution, withdrawal, and maturity option...
FBAR 2026: Have more than $10,000 in foreign accounts? This overlooked U.S. filing rule could cost you thousands if you miss Form 114A foreign bank account can create a major U.S. tax filing duty. The FBAR, or FinCEN Form 114, applies when qualifying foreign accounts exce...
RBI's concessional swap scheme mobilises $73 bn in less than 11 weeksThe RBI’s special forex swap facility has mobilised $73 billion in foreign exchange inflows as of August 21, with FCNR(B) deposits accounti...
Karol Bagh man had foreign bank accounts, FD in Singapore, no ITR disclosure; income tax dept sent black money notice, but ITAT Delhi cancelled the notice for this reasonBlack money notice sent to man with Singapore FD and current bank a/c in his name and no ITR declaration; Know how he won case in ITAT Delh...
Missed reporting of overseas bank accounts, ESOPs, and foreign assets in Schedule FA of ITR? FAST-DS offers a chance to come cleanThere is an important caveat: the Black Money Act provides relief from Schedule FA penalty for certain foreign assets, other than immovable...
ED arrests 2 in Rs 30,000 crore pan-India cyber fraud caseThe Enforcement Directorate has made two arrests in Mumbai related to a vast cyber fraud operation, part of a money laundering investigatio...
Gold loan portfolio to surpass Rs 1.5 lakh crore by FY27-end: Indian Bank MDIndian Bank expects its gold loan book to surpass Rs 1.5 lakh crore this financial year. This growth will be driven by increased loan volum...
Can all NRIs, PIOs and OCIs open FCNR (B), NRE and NRO accounts?Individuals classified as Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) are restricted from opening standard resident sav...
Freelancers filing ITR? Don't get these 5 things wrong: Form, expenses, 44ADA, foreign income, and moreFreelancers preparing for AY 2026-27 have a new ITR submission deadline, offering relief to many. Understanding tax audit requirements is e...
Bank froze businessman's account over income mismatch, now it is asked to pay Rs 50,000 compensation; HC explains whyFish machinery businessman's bank account frozen as he declared 5.76 lakh income but got Rs 23 lakh via RTGS; HC orders bank to pay Rs 50,0...
Can NRIs open joint FCNR (B) accounts with resident Indian relatives? Know what the latest rules sayNon-Resident Indians are allowed to set up joint FCNR (B) accounts with their resident family members. These accounts must function on a 'F...
ETMarkets NRI Talk | GIFT City AIFs could be the next big NRI investment destination: LGT Wealth’s Nikhil AdvaniIn an interaction with Kshitij Anand of ETMarkets, Advani also discusses why NRIs remain under-allocated to Indian equities, how they shoul...
Cross-border trade in local currencies reduces transaction costs: RBI deputy governorLocal currencies will increasingly drive cross-border trade and payments, reducing costs and improving efficiency. Technology will be lever...
Foreign Asset Disclosure Scheme 2026: From budget proposal to rollout - what residents and NRIs need to knowThe Foreign Assets of Small Taxpayers Disclosure Scheme, 2026 has moved from Budget proposal to implementation. This article explains its t...
These 7 bank stocks have an upside potential of up to 27% in one year, according to analystsConsider how things have panned out for the banking sector in Q1 FY27. The quality of loan books has improved. Though credit growth was not...
NRI bought life insurance policy in Dubai from a foreign insurer, got maturity proceeds after returning to India, his claim for tax exemption was denied; he won the case in ITAT for this reasonAn Indian resident successfully challenged the tax department's claim of undisclosed foreign income on maturity proceeds from a Dubai life ...
Govt opens tax disclosure window for foreign assets, incomeThe government has opened a limited window for taxpayers to disclose specified foreign assets and income. Two routes offer eligibility thre...