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Overseas luxury real estate: Here’s why it is catching the eyes of HNIs
Overseas luxury real estate is a high-involvement play. It demands due diligence, regulatory awareness, and trusted local partnerships. Done right, a home abroad can be more than a financial asset. It becomes a gateway to global living, future-proofing one’s wealth, and passing on a legacy with international roots.
One Big Beautiful Bull@$#!: Trump’s move challenges foundations of remittance flows, affecting India’s economy and diaspora
Donald Trump's proposed 'One, Big, Beautiful Bill' introduces a 5% tax on remittances from the US, significantly impacting countries like India, which receives substantial funds from its diaspora. This policy raises concerns about reduced financial flows, potential economic instability, and a shift towards informal remittance channels. India is exploring countermeasures like bilateral exemptions and diaspora funds to mitigate the impact.
Waronomics: India-Pak wars won’t stop at LoC, they’ll hit the economy hard, from trade to balance sheets
A potential India-Pakistan conflict poses significant economic risks to India, potentially wiping out a substantial portion of its GDP. Key sectors like trade, tourism, and energy face disruptions, impacting businesses and investor confidence. Preparedness through liquidity, supply chain diversification, and robust communication is crucial for businesses to navigate wartime economic challenges and ensure resilience.
Gold: How Indian women's big bet proved right
Indian women's long-held affinity for gold, driven by tradition and financial security, has proven to be a wise investment as prices surge. They collectively own a significant portion (around 11%) of the world's total gold reserves, viewing it as a safeguard against economic hardship and a legacy for future generations. However, experts warn against not adding too much of the yellow metal in your portfolio, despite its recent rally, given that it is not a return-generating asset.
Akshaya Tritiya is here but gold prices near Rs 1 lakh: Should you invest in gold this year or look at silver as an alternative?
Buy gold on Akshaya Tritiya: Gold prices have hit a lifetime high in the last month or so. With Akshaya Tritiya this year on April 30, 2025, is it a good decision to buy gold, or is buying silver a better option? Read on to know what you should do this year.
Gold glitters with 25% return in 2025 this Akshaya Tritiya: Should you invest now?
As Akshaya Tritiya nears, gold remains a symbolic and strategic purchase despite record-high prices. Driven by global tensions, inflation, and central bank buying, gold's rally may persist. Experts suggest cautious, phased investing via ETFs or small purchases, blending tradition with financial prudence for long-term value and stability.
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"Where is money laundering offence?": Chidambaram questions ED's action against Congress leaders in National Herald case
P Chidambaram strongly defended the Congress party's position in the National Herald case, denouncing the ED's actions as a politically motivated abuse of power targeting Sonia and Rahul Gandhi. He asserted that there is no evidence of money laundering, highlighting the restructuring of AJL and the conversion of debt into equity, a common practice.
From Dholera to Pune: The cities vying to become India’s Shenzhen after Mahindra’s viral post
Anand Mahindra has sparked a spirited national debate with his call for a “Shenzhen equivalent” in India. Pointing to China’s tech and manufacturing powerhouse, the Mahindra Group chairman urged India to carve out its own urban engine of innovation. Netizens responded with a wave of ideas—from Noida and Pune to Andhra’s Machilipatnam. While some backed the vision, others mocked it online. Amid global trade tensions and the quest for economic resilience, India’s Shenzhen moment might just be overdue.
India-Sri Lanka rail road bridge: How Pamban Bridge could revive the century-old dream of direct link between Chennai–Colombo
The newly inaugurated Pamban Bridge in Tamil Nadu is more than just a marvel of engineering—it revives a century-old dream of seamless travel between India and Sri Lanka. Once a vibrant rail-ferry route, the historic Indo-Ceylon link was snapped by a devastating cyclone in 1964. Now, with political winds shifting, infrastructure rising, and feasibility talks in motion, the idea of a direct train from Chennai to Colombo no longer seems far-fetched. What once was lost may soon be reborn.
Indian investors are becoming one of the most dynamic buyer segments in UK property market
Indian buyers are increasingly dominating the UK property market, particularly in London, drawn by favorable exchange rates and stable rental yields. London-based Source Property Investments launched its Halo project in India first, reflecting this trend. Indian investors now constitute over half of their investor base.
AICC silent, but Tamil Nadu Congress backs DMK on ₹ symbol swap
Tamil Nadu Congress chief K Selvaperunthagai supports DMK's decision to replace the rupee symbol with a Tamil letter in the state budget logo as a protest against Hindi imposition by the Centre. He emphasized the dissatisfaction with the three-language policy in the New Education Policy and the population-based delimitation which is seen as discriminatory against southern states.
'Ru' symbol in TN budget to show our determination for language policy: Stalin
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin emphasized the state's determination on the language policy by replacing the Indian rupee symbol with the Tamil letter 'Ru' in the 2025-26 budget. The move, criticized by the BJP, highlights ongoing language disputes between the Tamil Nadu state government and the Union government.
DMK's move to replace rupee symbol: A threat to Indian unity, says Nirmala Sitharaman
Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman criticized the DMK-led Tamil Nadu government for attempting to replace the rupee symbol, arguing that such actions weaken Indian unity and foment secessionist sentiments. Sitharaman pointed out that the rupee symbol, designed by a Tamil youth, was adopted in 2010, emphasizing the rejection of both a national symbol and regional talent.
Tamil Nadu budget 2025-26 to be tabled today amid controversy over Rupee symbol removal
The Tamil Nadu state budget for 2025-26 is set to be presented amid a controversy over the removal of the rupee symbol (₹) from its official logo, replaced with the Tamil letter ‘Roo’ (ரூ). The move has ignited a fierce debate, with the BJP accusing the DMK government of promoting linguistic chauvinism and regionalism. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and BJP Tamil Nadu chief K. Annamalai have criticised the decision, while the DMK maintains it is a stand against Hindi imposition.
'Dangerous mindset that weakens Indian unity': Finance Minister Sitharaman attacks DMK govt over Rupee logo change row
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman criticized the Tamil Nadu government's decision to replace the rupee symbol with a Tamil letter in the 2025-26 state budget logo, calling it a threat to national unity. The DMK defended their move, citing regional pride. The BJP and AIADMK condemned it as a diversion tactic.
Rupee symbol row: Designer, Udaya Kumar, is from Tamil Nadu and son of former DMK MLA
Tamil Nadu government's decision to replace the Indian rupee symbol in their budget logo with a Tamil script-based alternative has sparked debate. Interestingly, the rupee symbol was designed by D. Udaya Kumar, a Tamilian. Kumar, who is a distinguished designer and academic, is currently the Head of Design at IIT Guwahati. His design has contributed immensely to India's currency identity.
Rupee symbol row: Tamil Nadu govt replaces ₹ with Tamil letter in Budget amid language debate
The Tamil Nadu government has replaced the Indian rupee symbol with the Tamil letter 'ரூ' in its state budget logo. This move by CM M K Stalin comes amid ongoing debates about the use of regional languages. Stalin has also criticized the central government's National Education Policy, calling it a “saffronized policy”.
RBI to issue Rs 10 bank notes with rupee symbol and letter N
RBI said it will soon issue Rs 10 denomination bank notes in the 'Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005', incorporating rupee symbol and inset letter 'N.
RBI to issue Rs 100 note with rupee symbol
The Reserve Bank will soon issue bank notes of Rs 100 denomination with the rupee symbol in the Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005.
RBI to issue Rs 10, Rs 50 notes with rupee symbol
The Reserve Bank of India will soon issue Rs 10 and Rs 50 denomination banknotes incorporating rupee symbol in the Mahatma Gandhi-2005 series.
RBI to issue Rs 20 and Rs 50 notes with rupee symbol
The design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series 2005 issued earlier, except for rupee symbol, RBI added.
The rupee symbol completes its first year, still a long way to go
On July 15, the rupee symbol completes its first year. It's not been a good beginning. Brand building for the rupee has a long way to go.
Union Budget 2011: Coins with new Rupee symbol soon
A new series of coins will be unveiled soon carrying the Rupee symbol, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee announced in the Budget today.
Lava incorporates Rupee symbol in mobile
Lava International on Sunday said it has successfully incorporated the Rupee symbol in its handsets.
Re symbol to be adopted in 6 months
The new symbol for the rupee, cleared by Cabinet on Thursday, will not be printed or embossed on currency notes or coins.
Rupee gets designer touch; India is now part of an elite club
With the selection of a new symbol to represent its currency, India is now part of an elite club. Experts are divided on the impact of the change but everyone agrees that to have it on our currency is the best way to spread the word.
D Udaya Kumar: The man who design the rupee symbol
D Udaya Kumar joins IIT Guwahati as a faculty member in the Department of Design.
Rupee symbol: Many ways to popularise logo
Brand experts are overwhelmingly in favour of creating a multi-platform approach for popularising the mint-fresh rupee symbol among the Indian masses.
ET comment: Symbol of hope for a rising India
A symbol embraces both the signifier and the signified. The R without the bar on left - the devanagari letter for the sound ‘r’- with two horizontal dashes across & atop is the signifier in the new rupee symbol.
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