NRI

Today's opinions examine RBI incentives for FCNR deposits, the economic legacy of Brexit, India's trade strategy, institution-building for growth and lessons from successful founders

As their status changes from NRI to RNOR and then to ROR, both their tax and disclosure obligations change

Geopolitical tensions in West Asia are driving Gulf-based NRIs towards Indian term insurance plans, attracted by lower premiums and GST exemptions

Brokerages estimate leveraged FCNR(B) deposits could generate annual returns of up to 27 per cent for NRIs while helping banks attract $30-60 billion in fresh foreign currency inflows

Banks can mobilise fresh FCNR deposits till September 30 under RBI's new swap facility

73% GCC NRIs Increase Exposure to Indian Equities as Real Estate Sees Structural Exit

NRI deposit inflows declined 25.86 per cent to $10.61 billion in April-January 2026, mainly due to a sharp fall in FCNR deposits, even as NRE and NRO inflows rose

Infra push, regulatory ease and rising rental incomes sees spike in asset management inquiries

Resident creditors can obtain guarantees, but where both the principal debtor and the surety are non-residents, the underlying transaction must comply with foreign exchange regulations

This decline was primarily because of reduced inflows into Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank) [FCNR (B)] deposits

Financial service allows Indians living abroad to manage foreign earnings and Indian income

How a seven-fold growth in nominal gross domestic product will change migration patterns

Given the lack of legal clarity in India around status, assuming they are residents immediately after return could invite penalties and prosecution

The founder of the UK-based Caparo Group of industries, Swraj Paul served as a member of the House of Lords and actively advocated for strengthening Indo-British relations

Verify insurer's claim settlement ratio, review sum insured limits, and check if medical examination can be done over video

The platform is integrated into the IDFC FIRST Bank Mobile Banking App, allowing existing NRI customers to make transfers without additional registration.

A PolicyBazaar report shows a 150 per cent YoY spike in NRI health insurance adoption, with women and young NRIs under 35 driving growth. Tier-3 cities now account for nearly half of all NRI claims

Non-residents have tax deducted at source in India, along with potential taxation in their home countries

Space, privacy, prestige selling points for buyers

A Delhi HC ruling protects an NRI from a huge tax demand, highlighting the importance of correct TDS filings in property sales and offering key lessons for NRIs.