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NRI deposit flow impacted by Middle East conflict, say banking experts
In the middle of the Iran war in March this year, overseas Indians had made net withdrawals of nearly $2 billion from their domestic bank accounts. The outstanding NRI deposits stood at $165.65 billion at the end of March against $167.58 billion a month ago
NRI advantage: Gold jewellery sales surge in the UAE
According to the revised rules, NRI women can carry up to 40 grams of gold jewellery duty free into India; men are allowed to carry up to 20 grams. NRIs stand to gain as those travelling through the UAE or living there can make the best use of India’s baggage allowance rules
Under CEPA, Indian exports to the UAE increase by 30% and UAE exports to India by 41%
Business leaders, policymakers, trade experts, investors and industry stakeholders gather in Dubai to commemorate the fourth anniversary of the landmark India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. Participants highlight CEPA's positive impact on market access, supply chain resilience, investment flows, and overall business confidence
Emirates NBD to take over India’s RBL Bank
The milestone clears the path for the imminent completion of a transaction that represents one of the most significant cross-border investment in India’s financial services sector, according to Emirates NBD. RBL Bank confirmed the proposed investment of around $3 billion, saying it would unlock new opportunities both domestically and globally
India–UAE economic relationship: Recommendations for businesses and policymakers to accelerate cross-border retail and consumer trade
At an event in Dubai, a strategic report was launched which highlighted the fact that companies which relied on standardised market-entry models often struggled to scale, while those investing in local capabilities, researched partnerships, and tailored operating models outperformed
NRI quota admissions through Maharashtra’s Common Entrance Test fall by 92%
The revised ordinance on June 25, 2025 narrowed the definition of ‘NRI’ to mean that candidates based in India cannot be admitted under the NRI quota when being sponsored by relatives such as uncles and aunts
NRI Watch: Right-fitting senior Indian homeownership
For older people with an empty nest, an oversized home in the wrong area becomes a source of depression and regret. Depression because large empty spaces echo the past far more efficiently than smaller ones, and regret because the cost - both financially and in terms of effort - are no longer justified
Drone attack on UAE nuclear plant; no injuries, no radiation, say authorities
The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) confirmed that the fire did not affect the safety of the power plant or the readiness of its essential systems, and that all units are operating as normal
PM Modi condemns Iranian attacks during meeting with UAE President
His Highness and Prime Minister Modi reviewed the significant progress in collaboration across sectors that support both countries’ development priorities, particularly the economy, investment, energy, space, food security, technology, and artificial intelligence









