BREAKING

Gathering today's stories…

💰 NRI Finance, Tax & Investment News

FBAR, FATCA, NRI tax filing, remittance, India investment for Non-Resident Indians.

Floating-rate bond 2028: RBI sets 6.45% interest rate for October 2026-April 2027; what investors should know

The RBI has fixed the interest rate on Government of India Floating Rate Bond 2028 at 6.45% for 4 October 2026 to 3 April 2027. Here’s how the rate is set, what investors can earn and what to know bef

mint - money — 2026-10-05

5 Indian-origin men arrested in Canada over extortion and other charges

Five Indian-origin men were arrested in Canada after a lengthy investigation into an extortion campaign. Their alleged activities included shootings, arson, and drug-related offenses against a local a

NRI-Economic Times — 2026-10-03

Gold and silver price today, Oct 5: Check retail rates of 24K, 22K gold and 999 silver in Mumbai, Delhi, other cities

Gold and silver prices in India witnessed a rise during early trading hours on Monday. Check retail rates of the precious metals in top metro cities of the country.

mint - money — 2026-10-05

Some equity mutual funds earn dividends too; here's why it may not be credited to your bank account — why it happens?

Equity mutual funds invest in shares, which may generate dividends. Investors can choose either a growth or dividend plan. Here's when the dividend is not credited to an investor's bank account. 

mint - money — 2026-10-05

One mutual fund for large-, mid-, small- and micro-cap exposure: How Nifty Total Market Index schemes fare on returns

Nifty Total Market Index funds offer exposure to large-, mid-, small-, and micro-cap stocks through a single mutual fund scheme. Here’s a look at the category, its benchmark performance, and how the i

mint - money — 2026-10-04

Old Pension Scheme: Calcutta HC says employees cannot lose pension benefits over a technical job-switching lapse

Calcutta High Court has directed authorities to reconsider a government employee’s Old Pension Scheme claim, ruling that failure to disclose a prior job application or obtain technical resignation can

mint - money — 2026-10-05

When does RBI classify bank account as dormant? Here's what rules for reactivation and unclaimed money say

A dormant or inoperative account is not a lost account. Whether the account has been unused for two years or the deposit has remained unclaimed for a decade, RBI's framework provides a route for the r

mint - money — 2026-10-04

PPF maturity date falls on a holiday or you don't withdraw immediately: What happens to your money?

A Public Provident Fund (PPF) account matures in 15 years, calculated from the financial year of opening. Here's what happens if you don't make a withdrawal immediately. 

mint - money — 2026-10-05

IPL mega auction or a masterclass in behavioural economics? Sunk cost fallacy, winner’s curse, FOMO and more | Explained

The IPL mega auction highlights how emotions can cloud decision-making for franchise owners. These psychological traps mirror investors’ behaviours in stock markets, where past spending often skews cu

mint - money — 2026-10-04

Taking a career break? Your EPF balance may stay tax-free, but interest earned after leaving the job could be taxable

A job break can affect the tax treatment of EPF interest. While the accumulated EPF balance may remain tax-free after five years of service, some ITAT rulings say interest earned after leaving employm

mint - money — 2026-10-05