News for 'nris'

Two more NRIs in House of Lords

Two more NRIs in House of Lords

Rediff.com1 May 2004

Kotak Bank launches online service for NRIs

Kotak Bank launches online service for NRIs

Rediff.com18 Aug 2003

Kotak Mahindra Bank on Monday launched its online remittance service - FundstoHome - for non-resident Indians.

Canada takes serious note of NRIs duping  women

Canada takes serious note of NRIs duping women

Rediff.com22 May 2008

Canada has taken a serious note of NRIs from Canada duping Indian women after marrying them in India.

India Inc seeks NRIs on company boards

India Inc seeks NRIs on company boards

Rediff.com23 Jun 2004

Entry of top chief executive officers of large MNCs and Non-Resident Indians into the boards of leading domestic companies will help India integrate with the prevalent global corporate culture, says a survey.

Mayawati urges NRIs to invest in education

Mayawati urges NRIs to invest in education

Rediff.com2 Jun 2003

The Uttar Pradesh chief minister is on an overseas tour to woo investors.

An international helpline for NRIs from Jan 8

An international helpline for NRIs from Jan 8

Rediff.com3 Jan 2008

The helpline, Open 24x7, could be used by NRIs in distress to address their problems to the concerned officials in the ministry.

Banks to woo NRIs at Dubai show

Banks to woo NRIs at Dubai show

Rediff.com16 Jun 2003

The State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, IndusInd Bank, ABN Amro and others are all set to hardsell themselves to pravasis in the Gulf at the two-day 'NRI Money Show 2003' beginning June 27 in Dubai.

About NRIs and income tax refunds...

About NRIs and income tax refunds...

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

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

Remittances from NRIs may exceed $75 bn in FY13

Remittances from NRIs may exceed $75 bn in FY13

Rediff.com24 Sep 2012

NRIs remittances jumped 19 per cent to $66 billion in the last fiscal compared to the previous financial year because of a sharp decline in the rupee value against dollar, Assocham said in a study.

FDs: ICICI Bank to offer sops to NRIs

FDs: ICICI Bank to offer sops to NRIs

Rediff.com10 Dec 2007

The Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) living in the US, UK, Canada and Singapore can now avail the benefit of a lesser tax deduction on their Non-Resident fixed deposit with ICICI Bank, a top bank official said in Mumbai. The NRO FD Plus offers the benefit of concessional rate of tax deducted at source (TDS) under the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) of India with these countries, ICICI Bank General Manager and Head NRI Services Manish Mishra said.

NRIs, expats making a beeline for jobs in India

NRIs, expats making a beeline for jobs in India

Rediff.com22 Mar 2010

There has been an upsurge in hiring of Non-Resident Indians and expats by companies in the country in the past two years, thanks to improved infrastructure and competitive compensation levels, experts say.

PIOs, NRIs should capitalise on India's youth: Min

PIOs, NRIs should capitalise on India's youth: Min

Rediff.com11 Jan 2007

People of Indian Origin and NRIs should tap the country's huge youth potential to create valuable knowledge links that can catapulate the country into a global innovation hub, Union Minister of Science and Technology Kapil Sibal has said.

Ram Gopal Varma ties up with NRIs

Ram Gopal Varma ties up with NRIs

Rediff.com21 Jan 2003

The fall of the Indian rupee: How it helps NRIs

The fall of the Indian rupee: How it helps NRIs

Rediff.com2 Dec 2011

India's rupee woes seem to have worked in favour of non-resident Indians (NRIs). Last week, the Reserve Bank of India increased the cap on foreign currency non-resident (FCNR) and non-resident external (NRE) interest rates.

Maruti's Dil Se wins hearts of Karimnagar NRIs

Maruti's Dil Se wins hearts of Karimnagar NRIs

Rediff.com12 Dec 2006

Karimnagar, which had been in the news for reelecting the Telangana Rashtra Samithi president, K Chandrasekhara Rao, with a thumping majority, has also entered the radar of Maruti Udyog Limited.

Gift-a-Car scheme for NRIs takes off

Gift-a-Car scheme for NRIs takes off

Rediff.com7 Dec 2006

The programme enables Indians residing overseas to gift a car to anyone residing in India and had found very few takers since its inception.

NRIs: Buying a home in India made easy

NRIs: Buying a home in India made easy

Rediff.com17 Nov 2006

Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) are one of the key contributors to the growth of the real estate industry and considering the immense potential in India, they are likely to step-up the investment in future.

NRIs can invest in domestic Indian mutual funds

NRIs can invest in domestic Indian mutual funds

Rediff.com19 Sep 2007

But due to SEC diktats, funds that are US-based -- like Templeton, Fidelity and HSBC -- do not accept investments from NRIs.

New Maruti scheme for NRIs in Gulf

New Maruti scheme for NRIs in Gulf

Rediff.com29 Apr 2003

Non-Resident Indians will now be able to book the popular range of Maruti vehicles in the Gulf states and receive their delivery at a place of their choice in Kerala.

NRIs cannot invest in post office schemes, bonds

NRIs cannot invest in post office schemes, bonds

Rediff.com7 Sep 2006

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

ICC World Cup final: PIX: It's a sea of blue at Motera

ICC World Cup final: PIX: It's a sea of blue at Motera

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Fans wearing the India jersey, carrying the Indian flag, laughing, joking and anticipating an India win are moving towards the Narendra Modi stadium. There are families, friends, children, adults, teenagers, middle aged and the senior citizen who have all painted the city blue.

Dono Review: Charming Rajveer-Paloma

Dono Review: Charming Rajveer-Paloma

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

There are no great emotional highs or lows in Dono. It is just made up of little moments of normal interactions between young people, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Why are NRIs so touchy about the country they left?

Why are NRIs so touchy about the country they left?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2011

It's baffling that highly trained professionals who have migrated in search of better incomes and creature comforts, and whose number includes some 200,000 millionaires, should still feel so vehemently about the landscape they have abandoned.

Sitharaman urged to allow NRIs to invest in Indian stock markets

Sitharaman urged to allow NRIs to invest in Indian stock markets

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

A prominent Indian Diaspora body, FIIDS, on Monday urged Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to allow non-resident Indians and overseas citizens of India (OCI) card holders to invest in the Indian stock market. Such a move would boost the Indian economy further by attracting investment from the global Indian community, said the Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS) USA. FIIDS is a US-based institute for US-India policy studies and awareness.

NRIs can cash out of Indian real estate

NRIs can cash out of Indian real estate

Rediff.com18 Nov 2006

Non-resident Indians with wealth stuck in real estate in India have reason to rejoice.

TAX GURU: 'Can NRIs claim TDS on MFs sold?'

TAX GURU: 'Can NRIs claim TDS on MFs sold?'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

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

Govt allows FIIs, NRIs to invest in insurance sector

Govt allows FIIs, NRIs to invest in insurance sector

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

Intermediaries, TPAs will also benefit, but investments will be under 26% FDI cap

Making it easy for NRIs to do biz

Making it easy for NRIs to do biz

Rediff.com26 Oct 2004

DHFL to open London office, provide loans to NRIs

DHFL to open London office, provide loans to NRIs

Rediff.com3 Apr 2008

The company has plans to open offices in the US, Singapore and other parts of West Asia such, such as Oman and Qatar in the next couple of years. "The NRI community is totally underserved. We want to tap the vast business potential arising from 2.5 crore (Rs 25 million) NRIs working abroad,'' said Kapil Wadhawan, vice chairman and managing director, DHFL.

NRIs, get your India money to work for you

NRIs, get your India money to work for you

Rediff.com11 Dec 2006

There always will be more India products than you can count! Here's a suggested product strategy. . .

In open letter, Meitei diaspora urges Modi to restore peace in Manipur

In open letter, Meitei diaspora urges Modi to restore peace in Manipur

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

Over 1,300 people signed the open letter within 48 hours, which was submitted to the Prime Minister's Office on Monday.

Indians' funds in Swiss banks down 11% to Rs 30k cr on lower deposits

Indians' funds in Swiss banks down 11% to Rs 30k cr on lower deposits

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Funds parked by Indian individuals and firms in Swiss banks, including through India-based branches and other financial institutions, declined by 11 per cent in 2022 to 3.42 billion Swiss francs (nearly Rs 30,000 crore), annual data from Switzerland's central bank showed on Thursday.

SBI Life to tap NRIs via SBI's foreign branches

SBI Life to tap NRIs via SBI's foreign branches

Rediff.com14 Jan 2003

SBI Life Insurance is in the process of seeking permission from foreign regulators to sell its products to Non-Resident Indians through the overseas branches of the State Bank of India.

NRIs, check the number of days you spend in India

NRIs, check the number of days you spend in India

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

The Budget has changed the rules for Indian citizens and persons of Indian origin visiting India. Instead of 182 days, the number of days has been reduced to 120. You will be treated as a resident of India for tax purposes if you stay in the country for more than 120 days in a financial year and 365 days in the past four years. One consequence of the change will be that people of Indian origin who reside outside India will be able to spend a smaller number of days in the country if they wish to keep their non-resident status intact, points out Sanjay Kumar Singh.