Now NRIs, PIOs can send funds online for Modi govt's flagship schemes
NRIs and Persons of Indian Origion (PIOs) will now be able to make monetary contributions online for government’s flagship programmes ‘Swachch Bharat’ and Clean Ganga among other social sector projects, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj announced here on Sunday.
Jul 31, 2016, 18:13 PM IST
Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard launches campaign for Diwali stamp
The first Hindu elected to the US Congress has launched a signature campaign to ask the country's postal service to issue a stamp for recognising Diwali as a special day.
Jul 01, 2016, 11:53 AM IST
PIO meeting seeks voting rights and Rajya Sabha Seats for NRIs
There are 10 million NRIs who are citizens of India, have no representation in the decision making process of the country of their citizenship, the GOPIO said.
Jun 30, 2016, 08:08 AM IST
Indian-American Christians condemn attack on Syria church head
Indian-American Christians have strongly condemned a suicide bomb attack on the head of an Orthodox church by Islamist militants in the northern Syrian border town of Qamishli.
Jun 24, 2016, 13:13 PM IST
Good news! Foreigners, NRIs can now book train tickets in India using debit, credit cards
Here’s is a good news for foreigners and NRIs. Now, they will be able to book train tickets in India online by using international debit and credit cards through IRCTC website.
Apr 30, 2016, 05:06 AM IST
Indian Railways: Foreigners, NRIs to book train tickets from abroad
According to the IRCTC, the facility was existing earlier but it was withdrawn after a few cases of misuse of credit cards came to light.
Apr 14, 2016, 15:22 PM IST
Govt asks public, NRIs to contribute to Clean Ganga Fund
With surface cleaning of River Ganga's mainstream set to begin next year, Government has urged public and NRIs to contribute towards the Clean Ganga Fund (CGF).
Dec 06, 2015, 12:27 PM IST
NRIs buy 3 lakh 'e-bricks' to contribute to new AP capital
About three lakh 'e-bricks' were purchased by Telugu NRIs in the US on a single day to contribute to the construction of Andhra Pradesh's new capital, state IT minister said on Monday.
Oct 26, 2015, 23:17 PM IST
Bihar polls: NRIs hold 'Litti pe Charcha' in Times Square
Several members of the Indian diaspora gathered at Times Square here to hold discussions about the crucial Bihar elections and voice their expectations from a future government over improving the economic and employment scenario in the state.
Oct 11, 2015, 13:41 PM IST
Now, NRIs can invest in National Pension System
The government will shortly come out with a clarification on FEMA guidelines to facilitate non-resident Indians to invest in National Pension System.
Jul 22, 2015, 15:15 PM IST
RBI allows NRIs to invest in chit funds
The Reserve Bank Thursday allowed non-resident Indians (NRIs) to invest in chit funds on non-repatriation basis without any ceiling, a move that will encourage flow of capital into the country.
Jun 11, 2015, 18:55 PM IST
Govt notifies FDI policy relaxations for NRIs
Non-repatriable investments by NRIs, OCIs and PIOs will be treated as domestic investments and will not be subject to foreign direct investment caps, the Commerce and Industry Ministry today said.
Jun 03, 2015, 15:39 PM IST
Govt relaxes FDI norms for NRIs, PIOs, OCI
The government on Thursday decided to liberalise foreign direct investment norms for NRIs and overseas citizens of India (OCI) as it aims to increase capital flows into the country.
May 21, 2015, 19:40 PM IST
Cabinet approves FDI policy on investments by NRIs, PIOs and OCIs
The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved amendments to FDI policy on investments by NRIs, PIOs and OCIs for greater forex remittances.
May 21, 2015, 18:54 PM IST
Top NRI industrialists say budget lays road map for growth
Leading NRI industrialists have given a thumbs up to India's 2015-16 Budget, saying it would improve investment climate and laid a clear roadmap for placing the country on a double-digit growth trajectory.
Mar 01, 2015, 14:02 PM IST
RBI lifts curbs on share purchase of ING Vysya Bank by FIIs
The Reserve Bank has removed curbs on purchase of equity shares of ING Vysya Bank by foreign investors as such investment has gone below the prescribed threshold under FDI policy.
Oct 30, 2014, 22:55 PM IST
External debt jumps $12.6 bn to $346.6 bn in Q1
In the September quarter of FY14, net IIP had stood at a USD 302.7 billion while the same was USD 318.8 billion in the December 2013 quarter.
Oct 05, 2014, 13:05 PM IST
Modi's decisions make the diaspora feel truly welcome: Swaraj Paul
What the Premier has called "small gestures" are actually big step forward and "we are all proud of Mr Modi as Prime Minister," Paul, Chairman of Caparo Industries, said.
Sep 29, 2014, 18:20 PM IST
No further FII investment in Persistent Systems: RBI
The RBI monitors the ceilings on FII/NRI/PIO investments in Indian companies on a daily basis.
Aug 01, 2014, 00:11 AM IST
NRIs owned offshore firms can act as investment manager for FPIs
As per Sebi, non-resident Indian (NRI) or person of Indian origin (PIO) is not eligible to make investments as an foreign portfolio investor (FPI).
Jul 08, 2014, 16:48 PM IST
