NRE vs NRO FD: SBI, HDFC Bank, PNB and Axis Bank interest rates compared; know key differencesNRE and NRO accounts offer investment avenues for Non-Resident Indians in India. NRO accounts accept Indian earnings, while NRE accounts ho...
23 Jul, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
FCNR (B) vs NRE 5-year FD: Which can give higher maturity on $50,000 investment? Know currency riskFCNR(B) vs NRE currency risk: FCNR(B) and NRE deposits offer distinct investment avenues for non-resident Indians. FCNR(B) deposits provide...
23 Jul, 2026, 03.14 PM IST
Passport fee hike: Delhi HC directs Centre to decide representation in three monthsThe Delhi High Court has directed the Centre to consider and decide within three months a representation challenging the revised passport f...
22 Jul, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
$17.4 billion flows into FCNR(B) deposits: Which bank offers the best 3-year FCNR(B) FD rate—SBI, PNB, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank or Canara Bank?Foreign currency deposits have seen significant inflows after a new RBI scheme. Canara Bank offers the highest 3-year FCNR(B) USD fixed dep...
22 Jul, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
PNB to foray in acquisition finance in third quarter: MD ChandraPunjab National Bank will begin acquisition finance in the third quarter of this fiscal year. The bank aims to mobilize USD 2.5 billion in ...
21 Jul, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
Indian rupee gains as oil comes off; inflows, RBI intervention in focusThe Indian rupee experienced a slight upturn on Tuesday, buoyed by the prospect of improved diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Iran,...
21 Jul, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
Rupee firms as oil retreats, traders gauge flow momentum under RBI measuresThe Indian rupee strengthened on Tuesday, benefiting from falling oil prices. Optimism over potential mediation in the U.S.-Iran conflict a...
21 Jul, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
NRO FD interest rates: Earn up to 6.75%—SBI, HDFC Bank, PNB, ICICI Bank or Axis Bank, which offers the best rate for NRIs?Non-Resident Indians can park their Indian income in NRO fixed deposits. These deposits offer attractive interest rates, with some banks pr...
21 Jul, 2026, 09.45 AM IST
Indian Overseas Bank eyes $650 million foreign deposits by SeptemberIndian Overseas Bank aims to gather $650 million in foreign currency deposits by September. The bank has already secured $300 million witho...
21 Jul, 2026, 09.20 AM 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
NRIs can bring USD 70-80 bn into India through FCNR deposits: ExpertNon-Resident Indians can bring seventy to eighty billion US dollars into India. This inflow is possible through the ongoing FCNR initiative...
17 Jul, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
FCNR(B) FD interest rates for NRIs: HDFC Bank, SBI, PNB, ICICI Bank and Axis Bank- which offers highest maturity on USD depositsGovernment support for FCNR(B) deposits until September 2026 has sparked renewed investor interest. Banks are now offering higher interest ...
16 Jul, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
India draws nearly $10 billion under RBI's overseas deposit drive to support rupee: ReportIndia has attracted about ten billion dollars through a special deposit program. This initiative aims to bolster foreign exchange reserves ...
14 Jul, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
Nirmala Sitharaman calls for greater NRI outreach to boost foreign currency inflowsFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged banks to intensify outreach to non-resident Indians. Innovative deposit products and foreign curr...
14 Jul, 2026, 12.53 AM IST