Pennsylvania is emerging as the jackpot in the hotly contested presidential race, drawing both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris in frenzied campaigning on the eve of the election, along with a surge in legal cases from both sides. Pennsylvania’s 19 Electoral College votes are the most of the seven swing states that will effectively decide … Read more
I have been a non-resident Indian (NRI) for many years and have invested in Indian stocks using income earned abroad, deposited in my NRE account. In FY25, I sold some shares and made capital gains, but my AD (authorized dealer) banker deducted TDS on the gains. I thought income from NRE accounts was exempt from … Read more
The US presidential election in 2024 could have a major impact on the outlook for Indian IT service providers. The outcome could lead to changes in trade policies, visa regulations, and the movement of the US dollar—all crucial factors for Indian IT players. Despite headwinds from a demand slowdown and high interest rates in major … Read more
Are you a frequent traveller and want to save on budget? Then, travel credit cards are a great choice you can consider. Travel credit cards provide you with special discounts and reward programs to choose from so that you can make the most of your travel without compromising on luxury. In this article we are … Read more
Reliance Industries share price plummeted by 4% on Monday, reaching a nine-month low amid heavy selling pressure. This sharp decline has turned Reliance shares’ year-to-date (YTD) returns negative. During intraday trading on the BSE, RIL stock price dropped by as much as 4.03%, hitting a low of ₹1,285.10 per share, with the company’s market capitalization … Read more
PIB Fact Check: The government’s Press Information Bureau (PIB) has warned unsuspecting customers to be aware of a ‘SBI Rewards’ scam being used by fraudsters. In a post on social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter), the PIB Fact Check account warned users “never to download unknown files or click on links”. PIB Warns … Read more
Bertie avoids socializing within his professional fraternity. It’s boring at best and, at worst, descends into brazen one-upmanship. Which is why, Bertie prefers to hang with his right-brained pals; those lovely people who discuss theatre and music and art and take him to MAMI and Kala Ghoda. Last week, Bertie and his actor friend Abhi … Read more
There is a fundamental difference between financial investment products and other conventional products we consume. Investments have no ‘product’ with a look and feel. You are sacrificing your current consumption, expecting to get back a higher amount in future. An investment ‘product’ is created by a manufacturer through the brochure/other literature, and the terms are … Read more
At the onset of Samvat 2080, the market outlook was generally positive, albeit with mixed sentiments due to global uncertainties and a robust domestic economy. There was a concern that maybe the domestic economy and FIIs inflows could go slow based on global factors. Heightened global tensions, driven by conflicts in Ukraine and Palestine, elevated … Read more
Setting up UPI for NRIs NRIs must first link their international mobile numbers to their NRE or NRO bank accounts. This step is most important for enabling UPI or Unified Payments Interface transactions with their overseas numbers. Once linked, NRIs can download a UPI-enabled application compatible with international mobile numbers, such as iMobile or PhonePe. … Read more