News for 'NRIs'

NRIs plan $4 bn IT unit in India

NRIs plan $4 bn IT unit in India

Rediff.com16 Sep 2005

Prez to NRIs: You can play important role in our journey

Prez to NRIs: You can play important role in our journey

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

There is an important role that each one of you can play in India's journey to becoming a strong, just and equitable society and taking its rightful place in the comity of nations, said President Pranab Mukherjee at the Pravasi Bhartiya Divas convention on Wednesday.

In Brussels, PM asks UN to address challenge posed by terrorism

In Brussels, PM asks UN to address challenge posed by terrorism

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

The PM aso said said it was unfortunate that the UN was still unable to define terrorism.

First online store for Indian music for NRIs

First online store for Indian music for NRIs

Rediff.com8 Feb 2005

The store will offer music from premiere labels such as Saregama India Limited, Ishq Records, Yatra Communications and many others, offering a catalog of over 40,000 songs.

5 reasons why NRIs must invest in India

5 reasons why NRIs must invest in India

Rediff.com7 Jan 2005

India today offers a great investment opportunity to NRIs and foreign investors, but investors must take adequate precautions while committing funds.

Realtors go slow in Punjab

Realtors go slow in Punjab

Rediff.com31 Mar 2009

Real estate majors, who had lined up projects in Punjab to woo non-resident Indians, have put on hold their plans indefinitely with most NRIs no longer keen to invest in these properties.

WB to appeal in SC on NRIs' admission

WB to appeal in SC on NRIs' admission

Rediff.com21 Dec 2004

The West Bengal will appeal to the larger bench of the SC against an order of the court scrapping admission of 69 NRI students.

NRIs to pump Rs 82 cr in BPL

NRIs to pump Rs 82 cr in BPL

Rediff.com29 Nov 2004

Polling rights for NRIs, e-voters' list: New EC has his hands full

Polling rights for NRIs, e-voters' list: New EC has his hands full

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

Hari Shankar Brahma, who took over as the 19th Chief Election Commissioner on Friday, said his priority and "mission objective" is to ensure free and fair conduct of Delhi assembly polls.

UK: 18 NRIs to be honoured by the Queen

UK: 18 NRIs to be honoured by the Queen

Rediff.com14 Jun 2008

Leading Non-Resident Indian entrepreneur Raj Loomba, a campaigner of widows' rights, Surina Narula, champion of street children in India and 16 others have been chosen for the Queen's Birthday Honours this year.

Desi hold rallies in New York to support CAA

Desi hold rallies in New York to support CAA

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

A group of Indian-Americans gathered at Times Square on Sunday, carrying placards and raising slogans in support of the Narendra Modi government and CAA.

Kamala Harris, masala dosa, Modi and Indian Diaspora

Kamala Harris, masala dosa, Modi and Indian Diaspora

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

As far as people like Kamala Harris are concerned, it's okay to share a culture, but wrong to play domestic Indian politics during American elections,' notes Vir Sanghvi.

How tax liability goes up for NRIs above 65

How tax liability goes up for NRIs above 65

Rediff.com14 Jan 2008

According to the Income Tax Act, there are two main benefits available for senior citizens. First, a higher exemption limit of Rs 1,95,000 for someone who has crossed 65 years. Also, there is a higher deduction of Rs 20,000 available for payment of premium for a medical or a health insurance policy.

NRIs seen to pump in cash in '04

NRIs seen to pump in cash in '04

Rediff.com29 Jan 2004

NRIs cannot hold normal bank a/cs in India

NRIs cannot hold normal bank a/cs in India

Rediff.com22 Nov 2007

A N Shanbhag, the highly respected investment guru, and his son Sandeep Shanbhag, answer your questions on NRI investment.

NRIs remit only $4bn via legal channel

NRIs remit only $4bn via legal channel

Rediff.com13 Nov 2003

Less than one-third of the $14 billion remitted to India by Non-Resident Indians every year go through the legal channel, K Noorjehan, chief postmaster general, has said.

Give your adopted country your all: Kalam to NRIs

Give your adopted country your all: Kalam to NRIs

Rediff.com16 Oct 2007

"Today, 23 million Indian reside abroad. Either, they are citizens of other countries or they are working there. So it is essential that whichever country you go, you make that country a winner," he said, and added, "That is your mission. I am sure the JSS Spiritual Mission in USA will definitely spread this mission."

Fixed income plan for NRIs from ABN Amro

Fixed income plan for NRIs from ABN Amro

Rediff.com13 Oct 2003

ABN Amro Bank has launched a new fixed income investment plan for Non-Resident Indians offering them attractive fixed investment opportunities in the face of maturing Resurgent India Bonds.

SBI Life introduces new policy to woo NRIs

SBI Life introduces new policy to woo NRIs

Rediff.com6 Oct 2003

In a bid to target Resurgent India Bondholders looking at long-term investment opportunities, SBI Life Insurance Company Ltd on Monday introduced 'Setubandhan', a policy aimed at non-resident Indians with an assured return of five per cent per annum.

Ineligible persons responsible for long queues at RBI offices

Ineligible persons responsible for long queues at RBI offices

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

RBI has posted detailed instruction on its website clearly showing the eligibility conditions and other necessary documents required to be tendered for exchange of old currency notes

Brexit: Indians working in the UK may face higher taxes

Brexit: Indians working in the UK may face higher taxes

Rediff.com26 Jun 2016

Sending money to families in India will get more expensive

Doaba region: Hub of dental tourism in India

Doaba region: Hub of dental tourism in India

Rediff.com18 Feb 2008

After yoga and meditation, it is now designer smiles, fresh crowns and tooth implants, which promise a refashioned "nirvana" for an increasing number of foreigners and Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) visiting Jalandhar.

NRIs? Get business info at touch of a button

NRIs? Get business info at touch of a button

Rediff.com28 May 2007

For the 25 million Indians living abroad, getting information about their country especially the growing investment opportunities in various sectors would now be just a click away.

India needs to fully tap potential of NRIs: Pranab at PBD

India needs to fully tap potential of NRIs: Pranab at PBD

Rediff.com8 Jan 2012

The tsunami of recession that originated in the Wall Street and spread to Europe did not affect India because our banks are conservative, said Overseas Indian Affairs Minister Vayalar Ravi while addressing a seminar at the 10th Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas in Jaipur on Sunday.

Yet to hear from Centre on NRIs' voting rights: EC

Yet to hear from Centre on NRIs' voting rights: EC

Rediff.com24 Jan 2010

The Election Commission is yet to hear from the government on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's idea of overseas Indian passport holders voting in the next general elections.

India urges NRIs to invest in media, entertainment

India urges NRIs to invest in media, entertainment

Rediff.com10 Jan 2003

India urges NRIs to invest in media, entertainment

ITC arm to hold 'royal weddings' for NRIs

ITC arm to hold 'royal weddings' for NRIs

Rediff.com10 Jan 2003

Wishing to arrange a wedding in India in a royal way with a procession of vintage cars, liveried guards, horses with lancers and ornate ceremonies in the style of the Maharajas in heritage palaces? A travel company offers it all.

NRIs all set for the first Diasporic meet

NRIs all set for the first Diasporic meet

Rediff.com8 Jan 2003

Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee is likely to announce on Thursday the government's decision on grant of dual citizenship at a conference of over 1,000 PIOs and NRIs in New Delhi.

Now your dream house comes with fancy interiors

Now your dream house comes with fancy interiors

Rediff.com2 Jun 2007

Developers of premium apartments luxury specifications in their high-end duplexes and penthouses -- central AC, bathtubs and jacuzzis in the master bedroom, even a lap-pool.

TAX GURU: How to calculate tax on property sold?

TAX GURU: How to calculate tax on property sold?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

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

NRI 'facilitation centre' planned in MP

NRI 'facilitation centre' planned in MP

Rediff.com9 Jan 2007

Chauhan pointed out that Madhya Pradesh has made major strides in development in various spheres in recent years.

FIPB gives conditional nod to IndiGo's FDI proposal

FIPB gives conditional nod to IndiGo's FDI proposal

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

The Foreign Investment Promotion Board on Friday gave conditional approval to the proposal of InterGlobe Aviation which would pave the way for fresh foreign direct investment in private air carrier IndiGo.

FIIs, NRIs can now tap debt floats of banks

FIIs, NRIs can now tap debt floats of banks

Rediff.com28 Jan 2006

Investment by NRIs in these instruments will be in accordance with the extant policy for investment by NRIs in other debt instruments. \n

RBI relaxes norms for non-resident investors

RBI relaxes norms for non-resident investors

Rediff.com7 Sep 2013

In yet another step to attract foreign money, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has allowed non-resident investors to acquire shares of listed Indian companies through stock exchanges under the foreign direct investment (FDI) scheme.