More and more Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) are choosing to return to India for medical treatment — drawn by faster access to care, significantly lower costs, and a growing network of good hospitals. Consider the case of an NRI living abroad who needed timely diagnostics and treatment — foreign systems often involve long wait times and […]
What happened On November 21, 2025, Prema Wangjom Thongdok — a UK-based Indian citizen originally from Arunachal Pradesh — arrived at Shanghai Pudong International Airport during a layover en route to Japan. What was meant to be a routine three-hour transit turned into a harrowing 18-hour ordeal. At the immigration queue, an official allegedly singled […]
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has officially expanded its AWS Marketplace to India, marking a major milestone for the country’s growing cloud ecosystem. With this rollout, customers in India can now purchase cloud-based software and services directly in Indian Rupees (INR). The expansion enables India-based sellers — including Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) and Consulting Partners — […]
India’s deal landscape witnessed a remarkable rebound in Q3 CY25, marking its strongest performance in six quarters, according to PwC India’s Deals at a Glance report. The quarter saw 999 transactions valued at ₹3,93,251 crore (US$44.3 billion) — up 13% in volume and a significant 64% in value compared to the previous quarter. Mergers and […]
India’s month-long festive season witnessed a record-breaking surge in consumer spending, hitting an impressive US$67.6 billion (₹6,00,000 crore) between September 22 and October 21, according to Bizom data shared with Bloomberg. The rise — an 8.5% year-on-year (YoY) increase — came on the back of the government’s sweeping Goods and Services Tax (GST) cuts, which […]
Non-resident Indians (NRIs) continue to make significant investments in India’s residential real-estate market despite the country’s complex tax and regulatory landscape. While frameworks such as the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) and evolving tax regulations might seem like obstacles, they are increasingly viewed as manageable compliance costs rather than deterrents. A Clear and Transparent Regulatory […]
A new bill introduced in the U.S. Senate, the OPT Fair Tax Act, proposes ending the long-standing payroll tax exemption enjoyed by foreign students working under the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme. This change could significantly impact both students and employers. What the Bill Proposes The bill aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code and […]
In a strong vote of confidence in India’s alternative investment landscape, Singapore-based asset manager Lighthouse Canton has announced plans to invest over ₹13,244 crore (US$1.5 billion) in the country over the next few years. The investments will primarily target private credit and real estate, highlighting India’s growing appeal as a high-potential market for global investors. […]
In a major milestone for youth empowerment, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has announced that its flagship platform, Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), has crossed two crore registrations. This marks a significant achievement in mobilising young Indians toward the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047. Launched on October 31, 2023, by Prime Minister Narendra […]
India is on the verge of a massive data center (DC) boom. According to a recent report by Macquarie Equity Research, the country’s DC capacity — currently at 1.4 gigawatts (GW) — is expected to double with ongoing construction projects and could grow fivefold by 2030 if the planned pipeline is accelerated. This unprecedented expansion […]
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