News for 'NRIs'

K Sera defers share issue

K Sera defers share issue

Rediff.com24 Feb 2003

K Sera Sera Productions Ltd said it proposed issue of 80,00,000 equity shares on a preferential basis to strategic investors and NRIs.

Realtors seek rationalisation of FSI, tax sops

Realtors seek rationalisation of FSI, tax sops

Rediff.com8 Feb 2010

They want FSI to be in line with export benefits for the sale of residential properties to NRIs and foreigners.

P-note investments dip to 9-year low of Rs 1 lakh crore

P-note investments dip to 9-year low of Rs 1 lakh crore

Rediff.com16 May 2018

Of the total investments made last month, P-note holdings in equities were at Rs 72,321 crore and the remaining in debt and derivatives markets.

NRI bank accounts: Some facts

NRI bank accounts: Some facts

Rediff.com27 Mar 2009

Banking laws for NRIs allow for the following deposit schemes, or simply put, accounts with authorized dealers -- banks and financial institutions authorized by Reserve Bank of India to deal in foreign exchange -- to be maintained in Indian rupees and in foreign currency.

'The middle class has a selfish attitude'

'The middle class has a selfish attitude'

Rediff.com7 May 2020

'Oh god, these workers will now spread the virus! Their only concern was to think about themselves.' 'The middle class was only concerned with flattening the curve of coronavirus and they were not bothered about how these workers live in one room with 10 people or 20 people.'

'Only positivity can keep us going'

'Only positivity can keep us going'

Rediff.com6 May 2020

'While we are all trying to stay indoors and help flatten the curve, all recruitment processes have been put on hold and I am unable to find a job for myself.'

Tere Bin Laden: A brilliant satire

Tere Bin Laden: A brilliant satire

Rediff.com16 Jul 2010

Tere Bin Laden is free of drama and emotion. And it works.

Use unaccounted money for infra growth: IIF

Use unaccounted money for infra growth: IIF

Rediff.com29 Jun 2009

'A proper system needs to be introduced to regularise unaccounted money in India or abroad for being used for the country's economic and infrastructural growth,' the IndusInd International Federation said in a pre-Budget memorandum to Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee. The IIF also suggested that the country needs to take up electoral reforms. The NRIs favoured state funding of elections and stopping the 'flow of money into the parallel economy.'

Rani Mukerji to judge reality show

Rani Mukerji to judge reality show

Rediff.com8 Oct 2009

The Dil Bole Hadippa actress has been confirmed as the second judge of Dance Premier League after Madhuri backed out.

Laws that regulate black money in India

Laws that regulate black money in India

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

If any foreign account holder violates Indian laws, tax authorities can enforce repatriation of funds.

When Pranab clashed with Manmohan, twice

When Pranab clashed with Manmohan, twice

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Pranab Mukherjee's stewardship of the economy will stand out as much for the manner in which he managed controversies as for creating quite a few of them, says A K Bhattacharya.

Budget brings hope and change: Hindujas

Budget brings hope and change: Hindujas

Rediff.com8 Jul 2009

The group chairman Srichand P Hinduja said in that finance minister Pranab Mukherjee has presented a 'confidence - building Budget of hope and change with focus on all inclusive growth.

Ask Anil: Your Tax Queries Answered

Ask Anil: Your Tax Queries Answered

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

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

Meet the coolest and sweetest chief minister of India

Meet the coolest and sweetest chief minister of India

Rediff.com12 Jan 2010

Many of the more than 500 overseas Indians, who attended the dinner party hosted by Dixit were completely floored by her graciousness, humility, elegance, composure and the hospitality.

PPF closes, NSC gets encashed if holder status changes to NRI

PPF closes, NSC gets encashed if holder status changes to NRI

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

Such holders will earn only post office savings account rate of 4 per cent and not the higher rate on those instruments when the status was one of resident.

HDFC cuts home loan rate; EMIs to come down

HDFC cuts home loan rate; EMIs to come down

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

It has been decided to reduce home loan rate by 20 basis points.

Are you ready for Rani, the judge?

Are you ready for Rani, the judge?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2009

The actress is all set to judge contestants on the new reality show, Dance Premier League.

No economic crisis in India, says PM Singh

No economic crisis in India, says PM Singh

Rediff.com26 Sep 2009

Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh spoke to mediapersons about a number of crucial issues after the G-20 Summit in Pittsburgh. Here is the transcript:

'Will my wedding gift be taxed?'

'Will my wedding gift be taxed?'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

'When a gift is received in cash, it is likely to be questioned, and your father may need to explain its source.'

Coronavirus: 'We pray for the return to normalcy with high fives and hugs'

Coronavirus: 'We pray for the return to normalcy with high fives and hugs'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

'Virtual is the new Ritual and my mind often wonders: Did it have to take a microscopic inert organism to bring families closer?'

Six important questions about the new pension scheme

Six important questions about the new pension scheme

Rediff.com8 Jun 2009

Here are the answers to six most relevant questions you MUST know about the New Pension Scheme.

'$1.37bn pumped into real estate in smaller cities in 2015-18'

'$1.37bn pumped into real estate in smaller cities in 2015-18'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

'The fact that housing units worth a whopping Rs 4.5 lakh crore in top seven cities are stuck under various stages of non-completion indicates that there is a dire need to create stress-asset fund which will help bail out lakhs of distressed homebuyers,' says Anuj Puri, Chairman, Anarock Property Consultants, a real estate services company.

Avoid Black Dahlia

Avoid Black Dahlia

Rediff.com11 May 2009

Black Dahlia, directed by Babu Raj is a replica of Chintamani Kolacase. The Malayalam film is nothing but a showcase for Babu Raj's wife Vani Vishvanath.

Swine flu reported in India: Reports

Swine flu reported in India: Reports

Rediff.com2 May 2009

A suspected case of swine flu has been reported in New Delhi. Unconfirmed reports say that the flu was detected on passengers who came from the United States. Details are awaited.

'My friend was hiding under two corpses'

'My friend was hiding under two corpses'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2008

Bhairavi Goswami on how she closely missed being held hostage in Trident hotel, even as her friends were not as lucky.

Coronavirus: 'Normal may never come back'

Coronavirus: 'Normal may never come back'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

'Makes one wonder how much of government will be left standing when this is finally over'

Investing in gold bonds? Read this

Investing in gold bonds? Read this

Rediff.com28 May 2021

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

Before Raju, there was Dharma Teja

Before Raju, there was Dharma Teja

Rediff.com12 Feb 2009

Long before former Satyam chairman B Ramalinga Raju admitted to a fraud of gigantic proportions, there was the Indian shipping magnate Dharma Teja who defrauded the Indian government by creating a hollow business empire and living off it. He was jailed for seven years and died soon after his release.

First Look: Rahman auditions young desis

First Look: Rahman auditions young desis

Rediff.com14 Jun 2007

The famed composer seeks out some NRI performers for his concerts.

IIMs go slow on foreign student admissions

IIMs go slow on foreign student admissions

Rediff.com28 May 2007

Lack of adequate infrastructure major drawback.

Settle your financial affairs before moving abroad

Settle your financial affairs before moving abroad

Rediff.com18 Sep 2016

Those taking up a job abroad should notify their bank about the change in status and open appropriate NRI accounts

'No scope for IT industry in Tamil Nadu'

'No scope for IT industry in Tamil Nadu'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2009

Tamil Nadu, the country's third largest IT services exporter, on Friday said it no longer needed investments in the sector and instead asked non-resident Indians to pump in money in manufacturing, be it even for brick kilns.

HDFC cuts rate for existing, new customers

HDFC cuts rate for existing, new customers

Rediff.com19 Dec 2008

Housing lender HDFC Ltd has cut retail prime lending rate by 50 basis points.

Rel Money eyes 1 lakh customers in UAE

Rel Money eyes 1 lakh customers in UAE

Rediff.com12 Feb 2008

Reliance Money has launched its UAE arm and plans to tap 1 lakh customers there.

Indians' money in Swiss banks hits 3rd lowest level in over 30 years

Indians' money in Swiss banks hits 3rd lowest level in over 30 years

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

Swiss authorities have always maintained that assets held by Indian residents in Switzerland cannot be considered as 'black money' and they actively support India in its fight against tax fraud and evasion.

P-note investments dip to 8-yr low at Rs 1.19 lakh cr in Jan

P-note investments dip to 8-yr low at Rs 1.19 lakh cr in Jan

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

Besides, the quantum of FPI investments via P-notes dropped to 3.5 per cent during the period under review from 3.8 per cent in the preceding month.

Review on PIO investment in airlines

Review on PIO investment in airlines

Rediff.com19 Jan 2006

The Union Cabinet on Thursday referred the proposal for allowing People of Indian Origin to invest in domestic airlines on par with NRIs to a Group of Ministers.

On tri-nation visit, Modi to address community in Vancouver, Toronto, Paris

On tri-nation visit, Modi to address community in Vancouver, Toronto, Paris

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Remnants of the Khalistan movement in Vancouver may stage a protest against Prime Minister Modi

Serviced apartments scale new heights

Serviced apartments scale new heights

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

Experts say in the serviced apartments space, developers, primarily from the hospitality sector, are targeting non-resident Indians, expatriates and now, even domestic investors.

Puja? It's now Durga Inc.

Puja? It's now Durga Inc.

Rediff.com27 Sep 2008

But the more significant development is that just as politicians took over pujas some years ago, NRIs, hi-tech and market managers are now moving in. I have nothing against them except that it would be sad if professional commerce overwhelms the spirit of collective youthful effort that traditionally sustained public pujas.