News for 'NRIs'

Money tips for NRIs returning to India

Money tips for NRIs returning to India

Rediff.com19 Jun 2009

While bringing over your money to India you should take care to ensure it is done in such a way so as to reduce your tax liability and let you repatriate it back to your residence abroad, should you opt to move back.

Invest in manufacturing sector, NRIs told

Invest in manufacturing sector, NRIs told

Rediff.com11 Jan 2005

Describing non-resident Indians and Persons of Indian Origin as Citizens of India Overseas, Science and Technology Minister Kapil Sibal on Tuesday asked them to invest in the manufacturing sector to give a boost to employment generation in the countr

2 NRIs win London business awards

2 NRIs win London business awards

Rediff.com16 Nov 2004

Two NRI entrepreneurs Mayank Patel and Karan Bilimoria have won the prestigious London Business Awards for commercial enterprise and excellence.

Share transfer? Easier for NRIs now

Share transfer? Easier for NRIs now

Rediff.com5 Oct 2004

The government has dispensed with the condition of obtaining Foreign Invesment Promotion Board's approval for non-residents to transfer shares and convertible debentures of Indian companies from Indian residents, subject to sectoral caps.

Now, Channi uses 'wet pants' to take swipe at Sidhu

Now, Channi uses 'wet pants' to take swipe at Sidhu

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

In what is being seen as a veiled jibe at Punjab Congress president Navjot Singh Sidhu, CM Charanjit Singh Channi on Friday asked policemen not to bother about who says what and said criminals wet their pants on seeing them.

Now, NRIs turn wary of India as growth falters

Now, NRIs turn wary of India as growth falters

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

The patriotism of wealthy overseas Indians has helped the country avert economic crises in the past and it is little surprise that embattled policymakers are turning to them again to plug a record trade gap that is battering the rupee.

PIOs, NRIs should support our cause: HINDRAF

PIOs, NRIs should support our cause: HINDRAF

Rediff.com13 Jan 2009

The Malaysia-based Hindus Rights Force, struggling for rights and equality for ethnic Indian minorities in that country, has urged Persons of Indian Origin and Non-Resident Indians to extend support towards their cause. HINDRAF chairman P Waytha Moorthy told PTI that the PIOs should use their clout with India and appeal to the government to severe trade relations with that country, as well as stop all investments in that country.

'People Only Wear What Bollywood Wears'

'People Only Wear What Bollywood Wears'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

'Bollywood actresses like Parveen Babi and Zeenat Aman were huge inspirations, and they have stuck with us.'

NRIs with US 'T' visas not being allowed to leave

NRIs with US 'T' visas not being allowed to leave

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

Victims decry Ministry of External Affairs' 'vengeful' decision to stop them from leaving the country if they have a 'T' visa (Trafficking category) affixed on their passports. George Joseph/Rediff.com reports

Govt asking questions over foreign donations: Farmers

Govt asking questions over foreign donations: Farmers

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

'It is quite clear that the agitation against the farm laws is against the Centre and they will try to create all hurdles they can in that. They are using all tactics as their sole purpose is to defeat the agitation'

Five NRIs die in Leicester fire

Five NRIs die in Leicester fire

Rediff.com6 Apr 2004

NRIs in S'pore buying realty in India

NRIs in S'pore buying realty in India

Rediff.com12 Aug 2011

Indians are the fourth-largest property buyers in Singapore.

Aam Aadmi Party mopes up Rs 19 crore in donations

Aam Aadmi Party mopes up Rs 19 crore in donations

Rediff.com10 Nov 2013

Ahead of Delhi assembly elections, Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party has collected around Rs 19 crore as donations from cross section of people, most of them are the first-time donors to a political party.

Insurance scheme for NRIs in December

Insurance scheme for NRIs in December

Rediff.com14 Nov 2003

Pursuant to Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's announcement in January, a insurance scheme for Non-Resident Indians -- 'Pravasi Bharatiya Bima Yojana' -- will be launched on December 25 this year.

More good news for NRIs, PIOs!

More good news for NRIs, PIOs!

Rediff.com25 Oct 2003

Here's a financial checklist for home-bound NRIs

Here's a financial checklist for home-bound NRIs

Rediff.com11 May 2011

"The first step is getting your residential status changed in all documents, including Permanent Account Number (PAN) card for taxation, ration card, etc, which takes months and endless rounds to offices," says an exasperated Mehta, adding that getting oriented with the laws and regulations comes much later.

SBI plans special scheme for NRIs

SBI plans special scheme for NRIs

Rediff.com11 Aug 2003

State Bank of India on Monday said it aims to retain at least 25-30 per cent of the Rs 25,000 crore (Rs 250 billion) Resurgent India Bonds proceeds by launching an "instrument" having both fixed and floating rates in September.

Four NRIs to receive leadership awards

Four NRIs to receive leadership awards

Rediff.com29 Jan 2003

Mohanbir Sawhney, Raghuram G Rajan, Raju G C Thomas and Darsh Wasan will receive the award for academic leadership.

Kuoni unveils new unit for NRIs

Kuoni unveils new unit for NRIs

Rediff.com27 Jan 2003

Three NRIs killed in train mishap

Three NRIs killed in train mishap

Rediff.com4 Jan 2003

Pavani Latha, Ramana and their daughter were on a pilgrimage to Shirdi.

PBD: Neglect of Bhojpuri hurts Bihar-origin NRIs

PBD: Neglect of Bhojpuri hurts Bihar-origin NRIs

Rediff.com11 Jan 2011

The Bihar government set up the Bihar Roots Foundation to help connect people of Bihar origin in different parts of the world to the land of their ancestors and preserve their ancestral language, Bhojpuri. But it needs to do more to preserve the language and its heritage in Bihar

Govt asks NRIs to invest in health, education

Govt asks NRIs to invest in health, education

Rediff.com7 Jan 2011

In his inaugural speech, Overseas Indian Affairs Minister Vayalar Ravi invited the 25-million strong diaspora to be part of the 'India growth story' and take the country forward in diverse sectors.

Too much exposure to NRI investments is risky for India

Too much exposure to NRI investments is risky for India

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

Just three years ago, at the end of March 2011, NRI deposits were only $52 billion, half of what they are today.

Column: Will NRIs take away top jobs in India?

Column: Will NRIs take away top jobs in India?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2013

Many Indian graduates today have neither the knowledge nor talent, which the industry needs. Hiring overseas professionals is inevitable, writes Thothathri Raman, chairman, SEAA Trust, New Delhi, the global accreditation advocacy and facilitation organisation.

Bengal, N-E hot-bed of investment frauds: report

Bengal, N-E hot-bed of investment frauds: report

Rediff.com26 Apr 2013

A large number of NRIs having origins in these states are understood to have been defrauded by many such companies, including the Saradha group.

India@60: 5 NRIs honoured in UK

India@60: 5 NRIs honoured in UK

Rediff.com16 Sep 2007

Five persons of Indian-origin have been honoured by Indian Overseas Congress, UK, for outstanding work in their respective fields, in a ceremony organised to mark 60 years of Indian independence in London.

The lighter side of NRIs? Tell us!

The lighter side of NRIs? Tell us!

Rediff.com30 Aug 2007

'Phoren'-return can sometimes lead to funny situations, like we see in some television commercials featuring guys with fake accents looking for Bharatiya Naaris to marry.

NRIs launch $7mn AP Investment Fund

NRIs launch $7mn AP Investment Fund

Rediff.com29 May 2007

US-based NRI entrepreneurs Venkatesh Tadinanda and Pradeep Shenoy and Hyderabad-based entrepreneur Indira Porwal have launched an AP Investment Fund worth $7 million.

Indian voted NRIs' favourite airline in UAE

Indian voted NRIs' favourite airline in UAE

Rediff.com22 May 2007

National carrier Indian has been voted the most preferred airline of Indian expatriates living in the UAE, according to an opinion poll.

NRIs not eligible for grant of OCI

NRIs not eligible for grant of OCI

Rediff.com9 May 2007

Non-Resident Indians are not eligible for grant of overseas citizens of India registration as they are Indian Citizens, Minister of State for Home Sriprakash Jaiswal informed the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday.

Budget 2007-08 a blow to NRIs

Budget 2007-08 a blow to NRIs

Rediff.com26 Mar 2007

Under the existing provisions, non-residents' income from interests, royalties or fees for technical services is taxable in India; but, there must be sufficient territorial nexus between such income and the territory of India.

UAE: NRIs raise blood money for jailed Indians

UAE: NRIs raise blood money for jailed Indians

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

Indian expatriates in UAE have raised a fund of over Rs 62 lakh to help fellow countrymen languishing in prisons because of their inability to pay blood money.

Gulf Indians warned not to carry home more than Rs 7500

Gulf Indians warned not to carry home more than Rs 7500

Rediff.com7 Mar 2013

Indian embassies in the Gulf region have advised Non-Resident Indians staying in the region not to carry large amount of Indian currency when travelling to India.

Good news for NRIs: No service tax on remittances

Good news for NRIs: No service tax on remittances

Rediff.com10 Jul 2012

The government said remittances from abroad will not attract service tax, putting to rest the concerns raised in view of new tax norms.

2 NRIs jailed in UK for massive cyber fraud

2 NRIs jailed in UK for massive cyber fraud

Rediff.com9 Jun 2012

Two Indian-origin men are among six people jailed over a multi-million-pound cyber racket that involved the design, production and sale of fake identities and the management of online forums where clients were coached on how to commit fraud. The six sentenced on Friday at the Southwark Crown Court for a catalogue of fraud offences include Jaipal Singh, 31, who is a director of a telecom company based in the West Midlands, and student Arun Thear, 22.

12 Indians, 4 NRIs among Young Global Leaders

12 Indians, 4 NRIs among Young Global Leaders

Rediff.com3 Mar 2010

As many as 12 Indians, and four of Indian origin (three Indian Americans and one Indian Canadian), feature among the 197 Young Global Leaders named by the World Economic Forum on Wednesday.

Minister for NRIs sells India in US

Minister for NRIs sells India in US

Rediff.com20 Jul 2006

NRIs must come together to fight corruption: Kiran Bedi

NRIs must come together to fight corruption: Kiran Bedi

Rediff.com16 Apr 2012

Despite the presence of renowned economists and entrepreneurs, it was Kiran Bedi, a retired police officer-turned activist, who stole the show at the Eighth Annual Indian Business Conference at the Columbia University last week. Suman Mozumder reports

New tax code hits NRIs below the belt

New tax code hits NRIs below the belt

Rediff.com28 Oct 2009

The new Direct Tax Code is expected to result in a higher tax-to-GDP ratio, reduce compliance costs, lower the administrative burden, discourage corruption and most importantly, improve equity both horizontal and vertical.