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Singapore emerges as preferred destination for Indian family offices seeking direct overseas investments
Family offices in India have set up or are exploring Singapore entities as investments in technologically advanced sectors overseas become a growing area of interest.
5 min read2 Sep 2026Overseas equities or crypto: Where are Indian investors putting their money in 2026?
Indian investors are looking beyond domestic markets, with overseas equities and crypto both seeing strong participation. The data reveals that investors are using both as part of a broader diversification strategy.
2 min read10 Aug 2026Gifting money to an NRI child: how is TCS calculated under LRS, and can you claim a refund?
A ₹25 lakh gift to an NRI daughter is tax-free in her hands, but the remittance may attract TCS under LRS. Here's how the rules differ for overseas and NRO transfers.
1 min read15 Jun 2026US shares, undisclosed dividend: is BMA penalty inevitable?
An Indian investor disclosed foreign shares but not the associated dividend income, assuming it was taxed in the US. The ₹20 lakh threshold for penalty under the Black Money Act pertains to foreign assets, not income. What can be done to mitigate penalties?
2 min read26 Feb 2026GIFT City and FinTechs Fuel India’s Next Wave of Global Investment
Indian investors are shifting focus to global options for diversification and protection against a depreciating rupee. The recent 'Mint Horizons' masterclass in Ahmedabad highlighted the role of GIFT City as a gateway for outbound capital and discussed strategies for building global portfolios.
6 min read19 Aug 2025International ETFs are trading at premiums. What should investors do?
Investors holding ETFs with premiums exceeding 15% should reconsider their position.
4 min read24 Dec 2024Why Motilal Oswal AMC doesn't want you to invest in US ETFs
Owing to RBI restrictions, the asset management company is unable to create new units of its Nasdaq 100 and Q50 ETFs and supply them to investors through market makers. With demand outstripping supply, the trading prices of these ETFs are much higher than their intraday NAVs.
2 min read14 Dec 2024Sending money abroad? Here's all you need to know about the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme
LRS allows resident Indians to send $250,000 abroad every financial year, but there are some nuances and restrictions.
3 min read8 Oct 2024Starting Oct 1, reloading forex cards for over Rs 7 lakh to attract 20% TCS. Details here
If you reload your forex card for more than Rs 7 lakh starting Oct 1, it will attract a TCS of 20 percent. The higher tax rate, however, won’t apply to payments made via credit cards
2 min read26 Sep 2023International ETFs are trading at premiums. What should investors do?
Investors holding ETFs with premiums exceeding 15% should reconsider their position.
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