Looking for over 17% return from FCNR deposit through leverage? Check pitfalls before getting luredThe Indian government's decision to cover hedging costs for FCNR(B) deposits until September 2026 has enabled banks to offer higher interes...
19 Jun, 2026, 05.44 PM IST
NRE vs NRO income tax rules: How these NRIs, OCIs can save up to Rs 20,500 on $10,000 FD investmentNRIs can significantly reduce tax on NRE deposits in India, as this income is tax-exempt. While NRO account interest is taxable in India, N...
19 Jun, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
NRE vs NRO: One account can make your interest tax-free, the other can attract over 30% TDSNRIs and OCIs can use NRE accounts for overseas income and NRO accounts for India-sourced income, but tax treatment differs sharply. NRE in...
19 Jun, 2026, 03.44 PM IST
8th Pay Commission news: Defence employee body demands new inflation index to calculate 8th CPC DA, DR, revised payThe All India Defence Employees’ Federation (AIDEF) has urged the 8th Pay Commission to replace the AICPI-IW-based inflation measure with a...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
‘Rs 70,000 Salary, Rs 15.5 lakh debt, no savings, no property and a dependent mother’: Woman’s viral post on loan burden sparks financial adviceA 31-year-old woman's plea for financial help on Reddit highlighted the struggles of being the sole earner supporting her mother on a ₹70,0...
16 Jun, 2026, 12.49 AM IST
SBI revises FCNR(B) interest rates up to 5.75%: NRIs, OCIs & POIs can earn more on these depositsFCNR(B) interest rates: The Reserve Bank of India's announcement to bear hedging costs for FCNR(B) deposits has prompted SBI to revise its ...
15 Jun, 2026, 04.24 PM 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
Best aggressive hybrid mutual funds to invest in June 2026Hybrid mutual funds, particularly aggressive hybrid schemes, offer resilience in volatile markets due to their balanced equity and debt por...
15 Jun, 2026, 09.20 AM IST
Residents tempted to gatecrash FCNR party for NRIsWealthy Indians are finding ways to benefit from a new foreign currency deposit scheme. They are sending money to NRI relatives as gifts to...
15 Jun, 2026, 07.43 AM 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
PPF, SCSS and NSC have outperformed equity in last 2 years, but should you write off equities?Small savings schemes vs Nifty indices: While equities have shown muted returns recently, small savings schemes have offered stable returns...
12 Jun, 2026, 04.07 PM IST
Revised FCNR interest rates up to 7.13%: PNB, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank and others revise ratesFCNR interest rates: Banks are increasing interest rates on Foreign Currency Non-Resident (FCNR-B) deposits for NRIs, OCIs, and POIs. This ...
12 Jun, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
₹50 lakh to ₹1.4 crore: How extending your PPF can add lakhs to your corpus and who should do itPPF maturity presents a choice: withdraw or extend for continued tax-free compounding. While government backing and tax benefits remain att...
12 Jun, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
Latest FCNR interest rates: HDFC Bank, SBI, ICICI Bank, PNB, Central Bank of India, BoB and moreSeveral Indian banks have updated their Foreign Currency Non-Resident Bank FCNR(B) interest rates. This comes after the government announce...
11 Jun, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
Central Bank of India ordered to pay Rs 2.5 lakh compensation to customer for losing original property papersA consumer commission held the Central Bank of India liable for losing a land title deed deposited as collateral for an agricultural loan. ...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.23 PM IST
What steps India has taken to stem pressure on its external balance of paymentsIndia is taking steps to manage its currency's decline. Higher duties on gold and silver imports are in place. Import rules for silver have...
08 Jun, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana calculator: Can you build Rs 50 lakh corpus in SSY by investing Rs 50,000/year?Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) offers a compelling investment avenue for girl children, currently providing an 8.2% annual interest rate. P...
30 May, 2026, 05.31 PM IST