News for '-nris'

It is illegal for NRIs to hold Resident bank a/cs

It is illegal for NRIs to hold Resident bank a/cs

Rediff.com20 Jun 2007

On becoming an NRI, legally you are required to inform all your banks and also all the companies where you have investments about the change in your status within a reasonable time.

Chat: How will the Budget impact taxpayers?

Chat: How will the Budget impact taxpayers?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday did not change tax slabs but offered a relief of Rs 3,000 to the salaried with income below Rs 5 lakh per year.

RBI to cut SLR gradually to 18% by mid-2019

RBI to cut SLR gradually to 18% by mid-2019

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

The move may release funds locked in government securities and add to liquidity. With inflation expectations lowered, this should not impact bond sentiment in the short run

Coronavirus cases soar as migrants, others reach home

Coronavirus cases soar as migrants, others reach home

Rediff.com15 May 2020

As people crisscross the country, eager to return to their homes, the cases have raced past 80,000 with at least 2,649 deaths, according to the Union health ministry on Friday. While there is no exact count, this includes a large number of those who have returned to their states.

NRIs' return to India puts auto R&D in top gear

NRIs' return to India puts auto R&D in top gear

Rediff.com10 May 2007

As part of Ford Motor Company's crack research and development team, he helped the US car maker launch its popular hybrid car Excape.

Now, an apartment comes with Rs 100-cr price tag!

Now, an apartment comes with Rs 100-cr price tag!

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

The 10,000-square feet top-floor apartment is being sold by Raheja Developers.

SC pulls up Centre: Why stop people from depositing banned notes after Dec 31

SC pulls up Centre: Why stop people from depositing banned notes after Dec 31

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

The apex court said that the government should file an affidavit by April 11 explaining the reason why the window was not created for the people having difficulty and the chance was only given to NRIs and the citizens who travelled abroad.

Coronavirus: 'Life, as I have known it for 16 years here, has changed'

Coronavirus: 'Life, as I have known it for 16 years here, has changed'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

'I had not imagined there would come a day when food shopping become a real danger.' 'Or the daily statistics in the news could have such chilling effect.'

India's GDP projections by World Bank, IMF too optimistic: Subramanian

India's GDP projections by World Bank, IMF too optimistic: Subramanian

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

Subramanian recommended five ways of financing additional expenditure over a period of one year, including cutting expenditure and borrowing directly from the RBI or monetising debt.

3 NRIs get 20 years jail for raping, killing girl

3 NRIs get 20 years jail for raping, killing girl

Rediff.com9 Mar 2003

The trio, along with a UAE woman, tortured, gang-raped and battered their victim to death.

Opposition leaders quiz motive behind Bihar global meet

Opposition leaders quiz motive behind Bihar global meet

Rediff.com18 Feb 2012

Opposition leaders have questioned the alleged misuse of public funds in organising the second global meet on Bihar. They have claimed that the event is merely an "image building" exercise for Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. The much-hyped meet -- which began on Friday and involves nearly 1,000 participants including NRIs -- aims to discuss ways to accelerate the momentum of high growth and development strategies for Bihar.

Remembering my conversations with Sushant

Remembering my conversations with Sushant

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

'I once thought Shah Rukh Khan to be the most knowledgeable actor in our industry,' Paresh Rawal once told me. 'But Sushant was just as well-informed on any topic under the sun.' Subhash K Jha recalls his many conversations with the actor.

India witnessing over 4 yrs of 'intolerance': Rahul in UAE

India witnessing over 4 yrs of 'intolerance': Rahul in UAE

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

Gandhi said India has been devastated by demonetisation and the Goods and Services Tax (GST).

10th Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas starts in Jaipur

10th Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas starts in Jaipur

Rediff.com7 Jan 2012

The annual event for overseas Indians, which is being held in Jaipur for the first time, witnessed tempers flaring with delegates upset over being frisked at every gate inside the convention venue. Some delegates even complained of policemen being rude and polite depending on their mood.

Reawaken India: It's time for overseas fund-raising

Reawaken India: It's time for overseas fund-raising

Rediff.com19 Jun 2012

India's officialdom must turn to the diaspora to fund the economy's addiction to foreign money.

NH10 director Navdeep Singh will not direct its sequel

NH10 director Navdeep Singh will not direct its sequel

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Singh has already moved on to his next film, a comedy on NRIs called Kaneda, set in Canada.

Bihar taps investors at Pravasi Bharatiya Divas

Bihar taps investors at Pravasi Bharatiya Divas

Rediff.com12 Jan 2012

Guests were all praise for the Bihar government.

'Letting the world know we will be back!'

'Letting the world know we will be back!'

Rediff.com21 May 2020

'The world outside my window now is mostly uninhabited, barring the few masked figures that skirt around my shadow as I walk the empty roads for the occasional grocery run.'

How rupee fall affects your investment

How rupee fall affects your investment

Rediff.com29 Nov 2011

Most investors do not read between the lines regarding how rupee fluctuation impacts their investments.

NRI hiring by homegrown cos sees upsurge in Q1

NRI hiring by homegrown cos sees upsurge in Q1

Rediff.com26 Jul 2011

According to a study by MyHiringClub.com, a recruitment tendering platform, hiring of NRIs accounted for 21 per cent of total recruitment activity during April-June, 2011, compared to 16 per cent in the year-ago period, representing a growth of 5 per cent.

Investing in gold? MUST READ this!

Investing in gold? MUST READ this!

Rediff.com25 Oct 2011

India (NRIs included) goes crazy about gold jewellery.

Punjab lockdown extended till May 17, with certain relaxations

Punjab lockdown extended till May 17, with certain relaxations

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Based on the report of the expert committee set up to formulate the state's lockdown exit strategy and the inputs received from various sections of the society, the chief minister said it was necessary to continue with the lockdown restrictions for some more time.

Worried about LTCG tax on your MF investments?

Worried about LTCG tax on your MF investments?

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

Padma Awards 2011: The winners

Padma Awards 2011: The winners

Rediff.com26 Jan 2011

President Pratibha Patil has approved the conferment of Padma Awards 2011. This year the President has approved 128 awards, including one duo case (counted as one) and 12 in the category of Foreigners/ NRIs/ PIOs/ Posthumous. These comprise 13 Padma Vibhushan, 31 Padma Bhushan and 84 Padma Shri Awards. There are 31 ladies among the awardees.

When you become an NRI

When you become an NRI

Rediff.com22 Aug 2011

One cannot open a savings bank account, have a fixed deposit or a public provident fund.

Top real estate developers see more consolidation coming in 2021

Top real estate developers see more consolidation coming in 2021

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Although residential sales faced a major set back in Q2, they made a comeback with help of pent up demand.

Your holiday abroad could be cheaper this year!

Your holiday abroad could be cheaper this year!

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

A few adjustments can help foreign travellers and students reduce the impact of a falling rupee.

ICICI Bank launches cross-border remittance

ICICI Bank launches cross-border remittance

Rediff.com18 Oct 2010

Private sector lender ICICI Bank on Monday launched I-Express, an instant cross-border money transfer option for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs).

Non-Resident Indians can now vote!

Non-Resident Indians can now vote!

Rediff.com3 Feb 2011

Non-Resident Indians can now cast votes in their home constituencies as the government has notified rules in this regard, fulfilling the longstanding demand of such people estimated to be 11 million.

What Montek told the Indian diaspora

What Montek told the Indian diaspora

Rediff.com13 Jan 2011

At the annual Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, organised by the government ostensibly to celebrate the country's connection with the 27-million-strong Indian diaspora living in 150 countries, Mr Ahluwalia said last Sunday that India was reaching out to NRIs not for their money, but because it valued the long, socio-cultural footprint all Indians living in India and abroad shared.

Centre issues notification for NRI voting

Centre issues notification for NRI voting

Rediff.com24 Nov 2010

A longstanding wish of millions of Non Resident Indians for voting right in India has come true with the Centre issuing a notification to this effect to enable them to exercise their franchise.Parliament had in the monsoon session passed the Representation of People (Amendment) Bill, 2010 to allow NRIs to vote in Indian elections and now government has issued a gazette notification in this regard.

Rupee depreciation may boost NRI investments in realty

Rupee depreciation may boost NRI investments in realty

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

On Wednesday, rupee depreciated to an all time low of 60.72 against dollar.

RBI allows banks to issue guarantees for NRI investments

RBI allows banks to issue guarantees for NRI investments

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

The Reserve Bank on Thursday eased foreign direct investment (FDI) norms and allowed banks to provide guarantees on behalf of NRIs to acquire shares and debentures in Indian companies.

'Your love for your motherland is timeless...Evergreen'

'Your love for your motherland is timeless...Evergreen'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

'What can I do for my India except make films that showcase it's greatness to the world, which touch on national issues and arouse the feeling of patriotism?'

Tharoor's back in news. This time for CWG payment

Tharoor's back in news. This time for CWG payment

Rediff.com13 Feb 2011

Former Union Minister Shashi Tharoor is back in the news over payment of money by the Organising Committee of the Commonwealth Games for consultancy services.

No Rexit impact? Foreign funds took out Rs 2,837 cr on Monday

No Rexit impact? Foreign funds took out Rs 2,837 cr on Monday

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

The hectic buying by domestic institutions, as also by some top-shot brokers in their proprietary accounts, was in sharp contrast to heavy selling of stocks by foreign portfolio investors

Investment in P-notes hits new low of Rs 80,341 crore

Investment in P-notes hits new low of Rs 80,341 crore

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

The decline could be attributed to several measures taken by the market watchdog to stop the misuse of the controversy-ridden participatory notes.

Coronavirus: 'The worst is Monday mornings'

Coronavirus: 'The worst is Monday mornings'

Rediff.com13 May 2020

'I will take any source of positivity I can get.'

Get desi education with NRI loan!

Get desi education with NRI loan!

Rediff.com26 Aug 2010

Educational institutions in India have a quota system for non resident Indians (NRIs). But the catch is that the fees are higher than what resident students pay.

Indian Matchmaking ignores reality of arranged marriage

Indian Matchmaking ignores reality of arranged marriage

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

Indian Matchmaking has clearly been produced to pander to Western audiences's awful fascination with the institution of arranged marriage, notes Kanika Datta.