NRI
Explore the unique legal and regulatory challenges faced by Non-Resident Indians. This section offers insights into visa processes, citizenship issues, and international law as it pertains to NRIs, providing essential guidance for cross-border legal matters.
India launches new OCI portal to improve services for cardholders
India upgraded its OCI cardholder experience through a user-friendly digital portal, fast-track airport processing, and pending legal reforms. These initiatives simplify travel, boost security, and streamline documentation, establishing India as…
Enforcement Directorate raids Kolkata in NRI Quota Medical Admission Scam
The Enforcement Directorate uncovered a major NRI Quota Medical Admission Scam via Kolkata raids, exposing fake NRI certification…
NRI retirees may open SCSS account after returning to India
To open a Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS) account, NRIs must update their residency to 'resident' under FEMA,…
NRI deposit inflows see 23% rise, says Reserve Bank of India
NRI deposit inflows jumped 23.3%, reaching $14.55 billion for April 2024–February 2025, led by nearly doubled FCNR(B) Deposits.…
Remittances from Indians in Singapore and advanced economies on the rise
India’s remittance inflows reached $129.4 billion in 2024, with advanced economies like Singapore and the US now surpassing…
Telangana State Government forms NRI Committee for migrant aid
Telangana’s NRI Advisory Committee, launched in April 2025, targets welfare and safety for over a million migrant workers,…
Indian prospective brides wary of marrying NRI grooms in the U.S.
Interest in U.S.-based NRI grooms has plummeted among Indian prospective brides. Stricter U.S. immigration policies, spousal work bans,…
NRI Women Report 1,617 Cases of Abandonment by Spouses Overseas
Over the past five years, India has received 1,617 complaints from NRI women claiming abandonment by their husbands…
ED Raids in Bengal Uncover Alleged NRI Quota Scams in Medical Admissions
The ED raided six locations in West Bengal, investigating irregularities in NRI quota medical admissions, part of a…
Union Budget 2025 Brings Key Tax and Investment Changes for NRIs
India's Budget 2025 introduces major changes for NRIs, including increased income tax exemptions (up to INR 12 lakh),…