News for 'remittance'

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.

Residents can borrow up to $250,000 from relatives

Residents can borrow up to $250,000 from relatives

Rediff.com2 Oct 2003

Liberalising and simplifying the existing regulations, Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday said an individual resident may borrow up to $250,000 or its equivalent from close relatives residing outside India, subject to certain conditions.

World Bank, IMF to fight terrorist funding

World Bank, IMF to fight terrorist funding

Rediff.com19 Sep 2003

Concerned over terror funding, the World Bank and the IMF have launched an intense programme using a comprehensive methodology involving 75 client countries to identify the means of formal and information remittances used for money laundering.

India's forex reserves surge past $112 billion

India's forex reserves surge past $112 billion

Rediff.com10 Apr 2004

India's foreign exchange reserves surged ahead in the first week of the new fiscal following fresh accretion of over $1 billion to move past the record levels of $112 billion during the week ended April 2, 2004.

Forex reserves cross $71 billion

Forex reserves cross $71 billion

Rediff.com18 Jan 2003

The rise in India's foreign exchange reserves continued with further fresh inflows and export remittances of $595 millon pushing the forex reserves past the $71 billion mark during the week ended January 10.

Want your kid to study abroad? Deal with falling rupee

Want your kid to study abroad? Deal with falling rupee

Rediff.com25 May 2018

If you are planning for a long-term goal like your child's education in a foreign university, invest about 20% of your portfolio in foreign assets that can provide a hedge against the rupee's depreciation.

Where is the rupee headed?

Where is the rupee headed?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2004

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.

Forex reserves rise to $103.82 bn

Forex reserves rise to $103.82 bn

Rediff.com17 Jan 2004

India's foreign exchange reserves surged ahead by a record inflow of over $1.7 billion to touch $103.82 billion during the week ended January 9, 2004.

What the Economic Survey says

What the Economic Survey says

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

India needs to sustain a GDP growth rate of 8 per cent to become a five trillion dollar economy by 2025, the Economic Survey has stated.

Bank mergers and death of forex brokerages

Bank mergers and death of forex brokerages

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

Business is down to such an extent that last year these firms could not even meet RBI's capital norm of Rs 50 million for partnerships and Rs 100 million for public and private firms in this line of business.

Rupee hits new 38-month peak against dollar

Rupee hits new 38-month peak against dollar

Rediff.com7 Oct 2003

After a brief overnight pause, the rupee climbed to a new 38-month peak against dollar early on Tuesday. In hectic trade at the Interbank Foreign Exchange market this morning, the rupee breached the crucial 45.40-dollar barrier and touched 45.36/37.

Forex reserves cross $75 billion

Forex reserves cross $75 billion

Rediff.com22 Feb 2003

The foreign exchange reserves during the week ending February 14 rose by $616 million mainly due to foreign investments and export remittances at $75,283 million, according to Reserve Bank of India

Rupee hits new 38-month peak against dollar

Rupee hits new 38-month peak against dollar

Rediff.com3 Oct 2003

Spurred by sustained heavy foreign funds inflows, export proceeds and expatriate remittances, the rupee surged by yet another 17 paise to hit a new 38-month closing peak of Rs 45.39/40 per dollar on Friday.

No plans to seek dollar loans to repay debt: India

No plans to seek dollar loans to repay debt: India

Rediff.com27 Jan 2003

India's top financial bureaucrat denied on Monday that the government was seeking dollar loans to repay some of its offshore debt.

Forex reserves up $461 mn at $70.75 bn

Forex reserves up $461 mn at $70.75 bn

Rediff.com11 Jan 2003

Forex reserves up $461 mn at $70.75 bn

Want to be SMART investor? Follow these 4 tips

Want to be SMART investor? Follow these 4 tips

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

Irrational behaviour, born out of incomplete understanding, biases, overconfidence, fear or greed, has led investors to make less than half of what they could have in the capital markets, says Erik Hon.

Forex reserves cross $68 billion

Forex reserves cross $68 billion

Rediff.com21 Dec 2002

India's foreign exchange reserves surged ahead and crossed $68 billion due to inflows of continuous export remittances and revaluation of Euro vis-a-vis the US dollar.

Forex reserves surge to record $67.753 billion

Forex reserves surge to record $67.753 billion

Rediff.com14 Dec 2002

India's foreign exchange reserves gained a record $828 million to $67.753 billion during the week ending December 6, 2002.

Rupee hits fresh 2-week low of 68.88 a dollar, plunges 28 paise

Rupee hits fresh 2-week low of 68.88 a dollar, plunges 28 paise

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

Ongoing trade-war rhetoric between the US and China added some nervousness on the trading front coupled with extremely bullish dollar sentiment overseas.

All you want to know about dabba trading in bitcoins

All you want to know about dabba trading in bitcoins

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

Since trading in virtual currencies is not illegal, they traded in cash or through barter in some instances.

L'affaire Mallya: More banks get ED call for financial details

L'affaire Mallya: More banks get ED call for financial details

Rediff.com15 May 2016

The Enforcement Directorate had asked for financial details from both public and private sector banks and a part of these details were submitted last week

Forex reserves inch closer to $75 billion

Forex reserves inch closer to $75 billion

Rediff.com5 Apr 2003

After a dip last week, India's foreign exchange reserves again went up to record highs and were nearing the $75 billion mark during the week ended March 28, 2003.\n\n

India's BoP surplus at $1.9 bn

India's BoP surplus at $1.9 bn

Rediff.com1 Oct 2004

Driven by a surge in remittances by expatriates and software exports, India's balance of payments saw a surplus of $1.90 billion on current account for the first quarter ending June 2004 as against a deficit of $637 million

Failed ATM withdrawals a concern: Ombudsman

Failed ATM withdrawals a concern: Ombudsman

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

Close to 29 per cent of all complaints received from customers is related to ATM, debit card and credit card payments

Forex reserves cross $69 billion

Forex reserves cross $69 billion

Rediff.com28 Dec 2002

The country's foreign exchange reserves jumped from $68.435 billion to $69.508 billion in the reporting period, according to Reserve Bank of India's weekly statistical supplement.

PM Modi to review GST, black money policy on Tuesday

PM Modi to review GST, black money policy on Tuesday

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

Hasmukh Adhia to present revenue dept's performance over past year & plan for current financial year

Rupee ends at 2002 high

Rupee ends at 2002 high

Rediff.com11 Dec 2002

The rupee ended at a 2002 closing high against the dollar on Wednesday, boosted by robust remittances by exporters and banks going short on the greenback on hopes that more gains were in store for the local currency.

Achche din for IPO investors

Achche din for IPO investors

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

2017 saw the highest-ever mobilisation by way of IPOs of close to Rs 700 billion. The momentum is expected to continue this year as well.

Govt panel to assess war impact

Govt panel to assess war impact

Rediff.com1 Apr 2003

The government has set up a standing group on the economic fallout of the ongoing US-led war on Iraq to look into issues particularly related to exports, inward remittances, oil prices and tourism.

Forex reserves touch new peak at $74.67 billion

Forex reserves touch new peak at $74.67 billion

Rediff.com15 Feb 2003

Robust trade flows and remittances by expatriates helped India's foreign exchange reserves rise for the 15th straight week to a record high, analysts said after the central bank released the latest data on Saturday.

Gulf migrant workers will be biggest victims of oil shock

Gulf migrant workers will be biggest victims of oil shock

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

Saudi Arabia relies more heavily on migrant labour than any other large country.

India's forex reserves cross $70 bn

India's forex reserves cross $70 bn

Rediff.com4 Jan 2003

After recording a massive jump of over $1 billion in the previous week, India's foreign exchange reserves crossed a record high level of $70 billion in the week ended December 27.

Bank customers can use post-office ATMs soon

Bank customers can use post-office ATMs soon

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

The Budget for 2016-17 has announced a massive rollout of ATMs and micro-ATMs.

Loan to Kingfisher: CBI names 5 IDBI Bank executives

Loan to Kingfisher: CBI names 5 IDBI Bank executives

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

The CBI has shared its findings with the Enforcement Directorate.

Indians can invest up to $125,000 overseas annually

Indians can invest up to $125,000 overseas annually

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

Currently, non-residents visiting India are not allowed to take out any Indian currency while leaving the country.

AI creating jobs, not stealing them

AI creating jobs, not stealing them

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

'More than 900 companies believe that the majority of their employees worry about AI's role in potential job losses.' 'It makes employees anxious about working with machines or AI applications and fuels resistance to change,' says a Capgemini report.