India offers up to 9% leverage to NRIs to attract fresh forex inflows; guarantees returns of over 7%

India offers up to 9% leverage to NRIs to attract fresh forex inflows; guarantees returns of over 7%

India is turning to its overseas community to boost its foreign currency inflows, with banks expected to offer substantial leverage on special foreign-currency deposits. This comes after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cleared lenders to extend loans against such deposits.Earlier on Tuesday, the apex bank said that lenders can extend loans to overseas residents…

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R Ashwin backs Virat Kohli over 'prove yourself' remarks ahead of 2027 World Cup talks

R Ashwin backs Virat Kohli over ‘prove yourself’ remarks ahead of 2027 World Cup talks

Virat Kohli and Ravichandran Ashwin (Image: X) Ravichandran Ashwin has thrown his support behind Virat Kohli after the former India captain made strong remarks about not wanting to constantly prove his value within the Indian team setup. Speaking on Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s official podcast, Kohli opened up about his current outlook towards international cricket, team…

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Banks are lenient with big borrowers, harsh with common people: Supreme Court slams SBI while refusing relief to defaulting company

Banks are lenient with big borrowers, harsh with common people: Supreme Court slams SBI while refusing relief to defaulting company

After hearing both sides, the Supreme Court made it clear that it was not impressed by the conduct of the borrowers. (AI image) In a significant order dealing with recovery proceedings under the SARFAESI Act, the Supreme Court of India refused to interfere with action initiated by the State Bank of India against a company…

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Powering - CNBC TV18

Powering – CNBC TV18

CNBC-TV18 and Kotak Life Insurance host Insuring Lives, Securing India, where industry leaders discuss how technology and AI are reshaping life insurance, inclusion, growth and customer experience 1 Min Read Technology and AI are transforming how India discovers, buys, and experiences life insurance. In this episode of “Insuring Lives, Securing India – Insurance for All,”…

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Iranian singer sentenced to 74 lashes for singing without hijab; authorities call video 'vulgar and immoral'

Iranian singer sentenced to 74 lashes for singing without hijab; authorities call video ‘vulgar and immoral’

Parastoo Ahmadi’s performance in December 2024 has been viewed millions of times An Iranian singer who performed without a hijab in a viral online concert has been sentenced to 74 lashes.The case has sparked condemnation from human rights groups and artists around the world.29-year-old Parastoo Ahmadi was handed the punishment over a livestreamed performance that…

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Ranveer Singh's 'Pralay' to go on floors in August 2026; makers rubbish rumours of 'creative differences' |

Ranveer Singh’s ‘Pralay’ to go on floors in August 2026; makers rubbish rumours of ‘creative differences’ |

Much has been said about Ranveer Singh‘s next big venture after the back-to-back success of his spy-action film ‘Dhurandhar’ and ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’. Amid buzz that the actor will reunite with Aditya Dhar once again for another project, there is now an update about the actor’s next film venture.After beating bad guys, Ranveer will soon…

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West Bengal Assembly Elections: West Bengal polls: 9 arrested after BJP-TMC clash outside Kolkata police station | India News

West Bengal Assembly Elections: West Bengal polls: 9 arrested after BJP-TMC clash outside Kolkata police station | India News

NEW DELHI: At least nine people, including members of the BJP and the Trinamool Congress (TMC), were arrested after a clash broke out outside Ekbalpur Police Station in Kolkata on Monday amid heightened election campaigning.According to Kolkata Police, the violence erupted on Hossain Shah Road during a political programme led by BJP candidate Rakesh Singh….

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