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NRI bank accounts: Who can use NRE, NRO and FCNR(B) options in India?

NRIs, PIOs and eligible OCIs can open NRO, NRE and FCNR(B) accounts, but each serves a different purpose and has distinct rules

NRI bank accounts: Who can use NRE, NRO and FCNR(B) options in India?
Updated On : 27 Aug 2026 | 12:26 PM IST

Adani Enterprises up 39% YTD; why is MOFSL betting on Nifty's top gainer?

Motilal Oswal Financial Services has initiated coverage of Adani Enterprises with a 'Buy' rating and a target price of ₹3,880, implying a 25 per cent upside from the previous close of ₹3,112.

Adani Enterprises up 39% YTD; why is MOFSL betting on Nifty's top gainer?
Updated On : 27 Aug 2026 | 12:25 PM IST

Stock Market LIVE: Sensex down 200 pts, Nifty around 24,150; HDFC Bank shares hit 52-week low

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates Thursday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap were trading 0.05 per cent and 0.06 per cent lower, respectively

Stock Market LIVE: Sensex down 200 pts, Nifty around 24,150; HDFC Bank shares hit 52-week low
Updated On : 27 Aug 2026 | 12:25 PM IST

We don't participate in half of Olympic sports, need to improve: PM Modi

PM Modi said his vision for sports is not merely about winning medals but making it an integral part of the nation-building process

We don't participate in half of Olympic sports, need to improve: PM Modi
Updated On : 27 Aug 2026 | 12:23 PM IST

Explained: Why Nepal is so vulnerable to nature's destructive forces

Nepal flash floods: From earthquakes and landslides to flash floods and glacial hazards, Nepal's geography and a warming climate are creating a growing challenge for people and infrastructure

Explained: Why Nepal is so vulnerable to nature's destructive forces
Updated On : 27 Aug 2026 | 11:59 AM IST

Japan to cut visa fees to 10,000 yen for foreigners in financial hardship

Country will raise residence-related charges sharply from Oct 1, while refugees, asylum seekers and other eligible applicants may qualify for reduced fees

Japan to cut visa fees to 10,000 yen for foreigners in financial hardship
Updated On : 27 Aug 2026 | 11:58 AM IST

Day after Nepal floods, Gandak river water level recedes in Bihar

Bihar was put on high alert on Wednesday as floodwaters from Nepal entered the Gandak river and reached the barrage, prompting the authorities to open all 36 gates to control the surge

Day after Nepal floods, Gandak river water level recedes in Bihar
Updated On : 27 Aug 2026 | 11:41 AM IST

CAS to be beneficial for ETFs, index funds, says DSP MF's Ghelani

The passive fund could account for 30 per cent of the total mutual fund industry, said Anil Ghelani, Head of Passive Investments & Products, DSP Mutual Fund

CAS to be beneficial for ETFs, index funds, says DSP MF's Ghelani
Updated On : 27 Aug 2026 | 11:36 AM IST

Govt proposes low-beam-only automatic headlamps for new two-wheelers

The changes have reportedly been proposed by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, which has also proposed reducing headlamp intensity in cars to reduce glare from vehicle headlamps.

Govt proposes low-beam-only automatic headlamps for new two-wheelers
Updated On : 27 Aug 2026 | 11:35 AM IST

Nepal floods: 165 killed, nearly 300 Indians among thousands missing

The flash floods were caused after an avalanche blocked the flow of the Lhende tributary of the Bhotekoshi and first hit Timure, near Nepal's border with China at Rasuwagadhi

Nepal floods: 165 killed, nearly 300 Indians among thousands missing
Updated On : 27 Aug 2026 | 11:34 AM IST

Zerodha's Nithin Kamath says surge in margin lending could be 'scary'

The warning comes as small investors across Asia have been singed by leveraged bets tied to the booming artificial intelligence trade

Zerodha's Nithin Kamath says surge in margin lending could be 'scary'
Updated On : 27 Aug 2026 | 11:25 AM IST

Fake Aadhaar, fake PAN, real passport: Bombay HC flags identity fraud trail

The Fake ID Chain: How PAN and Aadhaar Can Lead to an Indian Passport

Fake Aadhaar, fake PAN, real passport: Bombay HC flags identity fraud trail
Updated On : 27 Aug 2026 | 11:23 AM IST

HP OmniPad 12 review: Android tablet convenience with laptop ambitions

HP's Android tablet packs a large 12-inch display, a full-size keyboard and long battery life, but its underpowered chipset limits how well it works as a laptop replacement

HP OmniPad 12 review: Android tablet convenience with laptop ambitions
Updated On : 27 Aug 2026 | 11:21 AM IST

Bombay Burmah zooms 14% as SC recalls ₹4,655 cr lease liability observation

Bombay Burmah's stock surged after the Supreme Court withdrew its earlier observation on the ₹4,655 crore lease rent liability.

Bombay Burmah zooms 14% as SC recalls ₹4,655 cr lease liability observation
Updated On : 27 Aug 2026 | 11:20 AM IST

Instagram automates Reels creation on iPhone with First Draft: How it works

Instagram's new First Draft feature creates a rough Reel from selected clips, trimming footage and removing pauses automatically, with iPhone users able to edit and refine the video before publishing

Instagram automates Reels creation on iPhone with First Draft: How it works
Updated On : 27 Aug 2026 | 11:15 AM IST

ChatGPT ads roll out in India: Who will see them and how will they work?

OpenAI will start showing ads to users aged 18 and above on ChatGPT's Free and Go plans in India

ChatGPT ads roll out in India: Who will see them and how will they work?
Updated On : 27 Aug 2026 | 11:11 AM IST

Coworking operators lease 191,000 seats across 8 cities in Jan-Jun: Report

Real estate consultant Cushman & Wakefield noted that corporates are increasingly preferring to adopt flexible workspace solutions offered by the coworking operators

Coworking operators lease 191,000 seats across 8 cities in Jan-Jun: Report
Updated On : 27 Aug 2026 | 11:05 AM IST

Ashika bullish on defence pack on global rearmament wave; favours BEL, HAL

The Nifty India Defence index is up 27 per cent on a year-to-date (Y-T-D) basis. It remains higher by 30 per cent in a year.

Ashika bullish on defence pack on global rearmament wave; favours BEL, HAL
Updated On : 27 Aug 2026 | 11:01 AM IST

Tata Power to appeal $490mn Kleros award after Singapore court setback

Tata Power plans to challenge a $490.32 million Kleros arbitration award before Singapore's Court of Appeal after its earlier legal bid was dismissed

Tata Power to appeal $490mn Kleros award after Singapore court setback
Updated On : 27 Aug 2026 | 10:55 AM IST

Will ensure pension is credited without delay: NDMC chief after complaints

The New Delhi Municipal Council chairman said decision was taken after several employees and associations approached him and highlighted that pension paperwork was often taking months to complete

Will ensure pension is credited without delay: NDMC chief after complaints
Updated On : 27 Aug 2026 | 10:54 AM IST