Son becomes NRI, gifts shares worth Rs 30 lakh to father; should this be disclosed in ITR? What taxpayers must do to avoid tax noticesNRI son gifted Rs 30 lakh shares to his father through an off-market transfer. Should it be reported in ITR? Although a genuine gift of sha...
23 Jul, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
RBI plans unified code for foreign investment in equity instrumentsThe Reserve Bank of India proposed new rules for overseas fund flows. These draft norms will replace existing regulations governing foreign...
22 Jul, 2026, 05.58 AM IST
Banks lure NRIs with high-return FCNR(B) deposits, warn of leverage risksBanks are attracting NRI dollar deposits through RBI's FCNR(B) window. These deposits offer projected returns of thirteen to sixteen percen...
22 Jul, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
Diaspora dollars are coming, but India needs export resilience, not quick fixesThe Reserve Bank of India's special deposit scheme is successfully attracting significant foreign currency from overseas Indians. Banks hav...
21 Jul, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
RBI issues draft for future-ready rules related to foreign investmentsThe Reserve Bank of India has proposed new foreign investment rules. These simplified rules aim to enhance clarity and reduce complexity. I...
21 Jul, 2026, 07.36 PM IST
Psychology says people who always circulate the gifts received aren't ungrateful: What this behavior may reveal?Psychology says people who always circulate the gifts received aren't always being rude or ungrateful. Studies suggest this habit can be li...
21 Jul, 2026, 07.13 PM IST
FCNR scheme: Withholding tax fear haunts US, Singapore NRIsNon-resident Indians residing in Singapore and the United States are expressing significant concerns over withholding taxes. These taxes th...
21 Jul, 2026, 12.40 AM IST
Lagging on FCNR(B) deposit collections, banks pin hopes on September-end rushBanks anticipate a surge in FCNR-B deposits before the September deadline. Initial inflows have been below expectations, but partnerships a...
20 Jul, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
India vs US real estate: Transparency, legal protection, fraud risks, and what NRIs should consider before buying propertyIt is relatively easier to reliably buy or sell property in the United States, compared to the process in India, which can be fraught with ...
20 Jul, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
NRI insurance: Benefits, risks, and features of GIFT City’s dollar-denominated insurance plansMany companies—including HDFC Life International, ICICI Prudential Life, ICICI Lombard, Star Union Dai-ichi Life, IndiaFirst Life and Tata-...
20 Jul, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
Regional conflict-driven curbs weigh on flow: FCNR(B) inflows may miss initial estimates, says HDFC Bank CEOExpected FCNR(B) deposit inflows are now projected at fifty to fifty-five billion dollars. Taxation complexities for nonresidents and tight...
20 Jul, 2026, 12.48 AM IST
Psychology says people who always give expensive gifts aren’t trying to show off, they may just be being generousThe meaning of a gift often depends less on its price than on the thought, timing, and emotional significance behind it. An expensive prese...
18 Jul, 2026, 01.24 PM IST
JPMorgan says 100+ MNCs are exploring GIFT City operationsGIFT City is drawing strong interest from multinational companies, with JPMorgan saying more than 100 firms are exploring banking and payme...
17 Jul, 2026, 09.15 AM IST
HSBC Offers 19x FCNR(B) Leverage in GIFT CityHSBC's GIFT City unit offers NRIs significant leverage on FCNR deposits. An NRI can borrow up to nineteen times their own funds for deposit...
17 Jul, 2026, 05.56 AM IST
Income tax on gifts: Received cash, property or shares? You may have to pay tax and report it in your ITR in these casesGifts from specified relatives are fully exempt from income tax. Non-relative gifts exceeding certain values become taxable under specific ...
16 Jul, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk | Equity, mutual funds, bonds or property: Tax rules every NRI should know: Ritu ShaktawatNRIs investing in India must understand tax rules and residential status. Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements offer beneficial tax treatme...
14 Jul, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
FM Nirmala Sitharaman calls for enhanced NRI outreach to sustain foreign currency mobilisation momentumFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged banks to enhance outreach to Non Resident Indians. Banks are offering attractive returns on forei...
13 Jul, 2026, 06.42 PM IST