Golden visa programmes for Indians: What is golden visa and what is the minimum capital required to get it in various countries? Check list

Golden visas allow for investment-linked residency on a temporary or permanent basis. (AI image) Golden visa programmes: Countries around the world are strengthening restrictions on unauthorised immigration, whilst maintaining pathways for investment-based residency. Investment visa schemes provide opportunities to obtain residential status or nationality through monetary commitments. Although traditionally popular amongst Chinese, Russian and Middle…

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Banks must continue to innovate & transform: FM Sitharaman

MUMBAI: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday called upon banks to embrace innovation and digital transformation, emphasising the need to adapt to changing customer expectations and technological advancements.At an event in State Bank of India (SBI), where she virtually inaugurated 70 new branches and 501 women customer service points across the country, she said: “With…

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Solar capacity additions to accelerate with 85-90 GW projected for FY26-27: Report

<p>Representative image<br></p> NEW DELHI: Solar capacity additions in India will accelerate in the Financial Year (FY) 2026 and FY27, with 85-90 GW of new solar capacity expected to be added during these two years combined, according to a report by SBI Caps.The report adds that the additions of residential rooftop solar support the sector to…

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40% of executives see economic risks as top concern for the next 2-3 years: Report

NEW DELHI: As geopolitical tensions evolve into new forms, 40 per cent of board members and C-suite executives are are now identifying economic conditions as the most significant risk factor for their organisations over the next two to three years, according to a report by Protiviti.The 2025 edition of Executive Perspectives on Top Risks report…

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Will Nifty50 cross 23,000 next week? Key market factors to watch as recovery picks up steam

After a small recovery last week, the Indian equity market is brimming with anticipation as it looks to sustain its upward momentum. The Nifty 50 broke a three-week losing streak, closing nearly 2% higher despite global uncertainties, including the looming threat of trade wars. The rebound was fuelled by positive macroeconomic indicators, a drop in…

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India forex reserves tumble to $639 billion, reaching 11 month low

India’s foreign exchange reserves fell by $1.781 billion in the week ending February 28, bringing the total to $638.698 billion, latest data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) revealed.The country’s forex reserves have been on a volatile trajectory, touching an 11-month low after nearly four continuous months of declines. While some weeks have seen…

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