In 1993, Louis Bacon bought a mostly undeveloped New York island; four years later, he protected nearly 90% of its 450 acresIn 1993, Louis Bacon acquired Robins Island, an exceptionally pristine marine island. He subsequently enacted a conservation easement that ...
19 Aug, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
AI in finance: From crunching numbers to making decisions, how far can it go?Artificial intelligence is increasingly assisting in financial tasks and decision-making. Organisations report improved decision quality an...
19 Aug, 2026, 04.21 PM IST
Moving back to India? What NRIs need to know about US tax obligationsFrom RSUs to retirement accounts, what returning Indians must settle before—and after—they land. The first thing to understand is that immi...
17 Aug, 2026, 12.41 PM IST
RBI's $56.8 billion forex drive: How diaspora deposits reshape India's currency risk and balance sheetIndia's special forex package has successfully garnered over fifty-six billion dollars in deposits, surpassing expectations. This increased...
17 Aug, 2026, 12.06 AM IST
Hidden risks of FCNR (B) deposit investment and leverage: Why high interest rates may not tell the full storyFCNR(B) deposits have become attractive to investors looking for significant returns in US dollars, largely thanks to government hedging st...
13 Aug, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
Count Binface, the man in a can with a plan, seeks Parliament seat in Britain's wackiest electionCount Binface, a comedian dressed as a garbage can, is challenging Nigel Farage. The candidate is running in a special election in Clacton-...
10 Aug, 2026, 01.13 PM IST
- Mauritius approves India tax pact, says genuine investors have little to fear
Mauritius Cabinet approved the India-Mauritius DTAA Protocol ratification on July 17, 2026. This decision followed extensive stakeholder di...
10 Aug, 2026, 08.19 AM IST
19x leverage on FCNR(B) deposits and high returns may not work for NRIs based in Singapore in this caseFCNR (B) FD: For NRIs, the potential gains from FCNR(B) deposits may be undermined by Singapore's tax policies. Interest earnings from Indi...
07 Aug, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
Tamil Nadu govt invites public suggestions to boost state's revenueTamil Nadu's Revenue Augmentation Committee seeks public input for revenue enhancement. Suggestions are invited from the public and experts...
07 Aug, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
FPIs, trading companies tap Sebi, centre for tax breatherInvestors from abroad are pressing regulators for a decrease in securities transaction taxes to alleviate the burden of double capital gain...
07 Aug, 2026, 06.22 AM IST
ETMarkets NRI Talk| The question is no longer 'Why India?' but 'At what valuation?': Bhaskar HazraHazra also shares his views on sector opportunities, the role of alternatives, and why financial assets are increasingly becoming a preferr...
06 Aug, 2026, 07.41 AM IST
ETMarkets NRI Talk | Alternatives can account for up to 20% of an NRI's India allocation: Shiv GuptaFrom portfolio management services (PMS) and alternative investment funds (AIFs) to private credit, these asset classes offer the potential...
05 Aug, 2026, 08.21 AM IST
GIFT City investment for NRIs: Know your options, tax benefits, and how to invest in India in dollarsGIFT City offers NRIs and OCIs a dollar-denominated investment ecosystem. This financial hub provides access to global and Indian investmen...
04 Aug, 2026, 06.38 PM IST
India brought back 274 fugitives from 36 countries in seven years through technology-driven action: GovtIndia repatriated 274 fugitives from 36 countries between 2019 and July 2026, compared with an average of four a year during 2004-13, the g...
04 Aug, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
ETMarkets NRI Talk | Allocate 25-35% of your global portfolio to India for long term wealth creation: Pradeep GuptaFPIs pulled out a record ~$18 billion (₹1.7 lakh crore) that year. 2026 has been worse, rupee returns are down 10% from the year's high, an...
03 Aug, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
State insurers quote low premiums to win NPCIL nuke insurance coverNuclear Power Corp of India (NPCIL) had budgeted Rs 30.13 crore, including taxes, for insuring Tarapur units 3 and 4 under a one-year prope...
31 Jul, 2026, 01.33 AM IST
FCNR(B) hurdle: Singapore holds ground on withholding taxGiven the spread between interest offered on FCNR deposits and interest charged on loans, a 10% WTH on loan interest on tax grossed-up basi...
31 Jul, 2026, 01.12 AM IST