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SEBI proposes digital KYC for NRIs and OCIs from abroad

SEBI digital KYC for NRIs could let eligible NRIs, OCIs and foreign nationals complete securities-market onboarding from abroad. The proposal adds video, location and anti-spoofing checks, makes PROI KYC records portable and seeks comments by September 4, 2026. SEBI digital KYC proposal expands overseas access The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed allowing eligible Non-

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17 Aug 2026 08:53 AM

SEBI proposes digital KYC for NRIs and OCIs from abroad

SEBI digital KYC for NRIs could let eligible NRIs, OCIs and foreign nationals complete securities-market onboarding from abroad. The proposal adds video, location and anti-spoofing checks, makes PROI KYC records portable and seeks comments by September 4, 2026. SEBI digital KYC proposal expands overseas access The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed allowing eligible Non-

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India Launches e-OCI Card for More Than 5 Million Overseas Citizens

India has launched an e-OCI card for more than 5 million Overseas Citizen of India cardholders, giving them a digital credential for immigration and airline verification while keeping existing physical OCI cards valid. Readers unfamiliar with the program can review our explainer on what an OCI

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02 Jul 2026 15:21 PM

India Launches e-OCI Card for More Than 5 Million Overseas Citizens

India has launched an e-OCI card for more than 5 million Overseas Citizen of India cardholders, giving them a digital credential for immigration and airline verification while keeping existing physical OCI cards valid. Readers unfamiliar with the program can review our explainer on what an OCI

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What Is GIFT City? India’s IFSC Hub Explained for NRIs

GIFT City, officially known as Gujarat International Finance Tec-City, is India’s first International Financial Services Centre, located in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. It has become an important financial gateway for Non-Resident Indians, Overseas Citizens of India and global investors looking for India-linked opportunities through international financial structures. The hub was created to bring offshore financial services closer to India while offering a regulatory and business environ

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02 Jun 2026 08:20 AM

What Is GIFT City? India’s IFSC Hub Explained for NRIs

GIFT City, officially known as Gujarat International Finance Tec-City, is India’s first International Financial Services Centre, located in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. It has become an important financial gateway for Non-Resident Indians, Overseas Citizens of India and global investors looking for India-linked opportunities through international financial structures. The hub was created to bring offshore financial services closer to India while offering a regulatory and business environ

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NRI Capital in GIFT City Dollar Funds Rises 18.59% in Q4 FY26

NRI capital in GIFT City dollar funds rose 18.59% in Q4 FY26, according to the International Financial Services Centres Authority’s official Q4 FY26 bulletin. Diaspora-linked fund allocations from Non-Resident Indians and Overseas Citizens of India reached $747.27 million in the January-March quarter of FY26, up from $630.13 million in the previous quarter. The increase shows growing interest in GIFT City’s dollar-denominated investment structures among global Indian investors.

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02 Jun 2026 08:08 AM

NRI Capital in GIFT City Dollar Funds Rises 18.59% in Q4 FY26

NRI capital in GIFT City dollar funds rose 18.59% in Q4 FY26, according to the International Financial Services Centres Authority’s official Q4 FY26 bulletin. Diaspora-linked fund allocations from Non-Resident Indians and Overseas Citizens of India reached $747.27 million in the January-March quarter of FY26, up from $630.13 million in the previous quarter. The increase shows growing interest in GIFT City’s dollar-denominated investment structures among global Indian investors.

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Can NRIs Apply for Padma Awards 2027? Rules Explained

NRIs, OCI holders, PIOs and foreign citizens can be nominated for the Padma Awards 2027, including Padma Bhushan, if their work shows distinguished service, public impact or exceptional achievement. India’s Ministry of Home Affairs said nominations for the Padma Awards 2027 opened on Sunday, March 15, 2026, and will close on Friday, July 31, 2026. The awards are expected to be

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15 May 2026 09:35 AM

Can NRIs Apply for Padma Awards 2027? Rules Explained

NRIs, OCI holders, PIOs and foreign citizens can be nominated for the Padma Awards 2027, including Padma Bhushan, if their work shows distinguished service, public impact or exceptional achievement. India’s Ministry of Home Affairs said nominations for the Padma Awards 2027 opened on Sunday, March 15, 2026, and will close on Friday, July 31, 2026. The awards are expected to be

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What Is an OCI Card? Benefits, Eligibility and India Travel Rules Explained

An OCI card, or Overseas Citizen of India card, gives eligible foreign citizens of Indian origin long-term access to India. For Indian-origin Americans, the OCI card is especially useful after U.S. citizenship. It helps eligible former Indian citizens and people of Indian origin visit India frequently, stay for longer periods and maintain family, cultural, property and business ties with India. However, OCI is not Indian citizenship. OCI cardholders cannot vote in India, ho

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14 May 2026 09:52 AM

What Is an OCI Card? Benefits, Eligibility and India Travel Rules Explained

An OCI card, or Overseas Citizen of India card, gives eligible foreign citizens of Indian origin long-term access to India. For Indian-origin Americans, the OCI card is especially useful after U.S. citizenship. It helps eligible former Indian citizens and people of Indian origin visit India frequently, stay for longer periods and maintain family, cultural, property and business ties with India. However, OCI is not Indian citizenship. OCI cardholders cannot vote in India, ho

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NRI vs OCI Difference: Citizenship, Passport, Voting and Property Rules

NRI vs OCI Difference: What Indian-Origin Americans Should Know The main difference between NRI and OCI is citizenship. An NRI is an Indian citizen living outside India, while an OCI cardholder is a foreign citizen of Indian origin who gets special India-related benefits but not Indian citizenship. For Indian-origin Americans, this difference matters because it affects passport use, India travel, voting rights, property ownership, banking access and long

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14 May 2026 09:52 AM

NRI vs OCI Difference: Citizenship, Passport, Voting and Property Rules

NRI vs OCI Difference: What Indian-Origin Americans Should Know The main difference between NRI and OCI is citizenship. An NRI is an Indian citizen living outside India, while an OCI cardholder is a foreign citizen of Indian origin who gets special India-related benefits but not Indian citizenship. For Indian-origin Americans, this difference matters because it affects passport use, India travel, voting rights, property ownership, banking access and long

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Modi, Ramgoolam discuss India–Mauritius ties and Indian Ocean stability

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held a telephone conversation with Mauritian Prime Minister Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam, during which both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to deepening the special and historic relationship between India and Mauritius. The discussion focused on strengthening bilateral ties, expanding development cooperation, and ensuring peace and stability in the Indian Ocean Region, underscoring the strategic significance of the island nation in India’s foreign pol

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09 Feb 2026 15:42 PM

Modi, Ramgoolam discuss India–Mauritius ties and Indian Ocean stability

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held a telephone conversation with Mauritian Prime Minister Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam, during which both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to deepening the special and historic relationship between India and Mauritius. The discussion focused on strengthening bilateral ties, expanding development cooperation, and ensuring peace and stability in the Indian Ocean Region, underscoring the strategic significance of the island nation in India’s foreign pol

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What Legal Documents Do NRI Kids Need While Traveling?

What Legal Documents Do NRI Kids Need While Traveling? Traveling internationally with children always requires extra care, and for Non-Resident Indian (NRI) families, the paperwork can be particularly complex. Whether your child is traveling with you, with a relative, or alone, having the correct legal documents in hand is crucial to avoid unnecessary issues during check-in, immigration, or customs. Here’s a breakdown of the key documents NRI kids need while traveli

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12 Sep 2025 02:29 AM

What Legal Documents Do NRI Kids Need While Traveling?

What Legal Documents Do NRI Kids Need While Traveling? Traveling internationally with children always requires extra care, and for Non-Resident Indian (NRI) families, the paperwork can be particularly complex. Whether your child is traveling with you, with a relative, or alone, having the correct legal documents in hand is crucial to avoid unnecessary issues during check-in, immigration, or customs. Here’s a breakdown of the key documents NRI kids need while traveli

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SEBI proposes digital KYC for NRIs and OCIs from abroad

SEBI proposes digital KYC for NRIs and OCIs from abroad

India Launches e-OCI Card for More Than 5 Million Overseas Citizens

India Launches e-OCI Card for More Than 5 Million Overseas Citizens

What Is GIFT City? India’s IFSC Hub Explained for NRIs

What Is GIFT City? India’s IFSC Hub Explained for NRIs

NRI Capital in GIFT City Dollar Funds Rises 18.59% in Q4 FY26

NRI Capital in GIFT City Dollar Funds Rises 18.59% in Q4 FY26

Can NRIs Apply for Padma Awards 2027? Rules Explained

Can NRIs Apply for Padma Awards 2027? Rules Explained

What Is an OCI Card? Benefits, Eligibility and India Travel Rules Explained

What Is an OCI Card? Benefits, Eligibility and India Travel Rules Explained

NRI vs OCI Difference: Citizenship, Passport, Voting and Property Rules

NRI vs OCI Difference: Citizenship, Passport, Voting and Property Rules

Modi, Ramgoolam discuss India–Mauritius ties and Indian Ocean stability

Modi, Ramgoolam discuss India–Mauritius ties and Indian Ocean stability

What Legal Documents Do NRI Kids Need While Traveling?

What Legal Documents Do NRI Kids Need While Traveling?

Tata To Build Intel Chips And AI Laptops In India With $14B Semiconductor Plants

PM Narendra Modi Pays Tribute to NTR on 102nd Birth Anniversary

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PM Narendra Modi Inaugurates Kashmir’s First Train & Chenab Bridge

Delhi Special Cell Terror Case: 9 Arrested In Alleged ISI-Linked Plot

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