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Kolkata Consulate Offers Fastest US Tourist Visa Processing Amid Nationwide Delays

For travelers planning to visit the United States for business or leisure, the US Consulate in Kolkata is proving to be the quickest option for obtaining a visa. While consulates in other Indian cities are experiencing significant delays—some with wait

Hidden Gem: Blanc NRI Birmingham Becomes City’s Top Dining Destination

A once-hidden gem near Birmingham Hippodrome, Blanc NRI Birmingham has quickly become the city’s top-rated restaurant according to Tripadvisor reviews. Situated off Hurst Street in the Arcadian, Blanc NRI took over the space previously occupied by James Dahl Indian in

Dubai Tycoon Boosts Stake in India’s Top Stock Exchanges

Dubai-based NRI Siddharth Balachandran has dramatically increased his investments in India’s largest stock exchanges, solidifying his influence in the Indian financial markets. Balachandran, the executive chairman and CEO of Buimerc Corporation Ltd, now holds a notable 0.35% stake in the

Singapore Banks Target India’s Ultra-Rich Amid Wealth Boom

As India’s millionaire population surges, Singapore’s banks are stepping up efforts to capture a slice of the booming wealth management market. The city-state’s favorable regulatory landscape and tax advantages make it an attractive destination for India’s ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs). A

Andromeda Expands to Dubai, Offers Home Loans to NRIs for Indian Properties

Andromeda Sales and Distribution Private Limited, India’s top loan distribution network, is now reaching out to Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) in Dubai, offering them streamlined access to home loans for purchasing property in India. With Dubai hosting the largest Indian expatriate

Wise Payments Eyes India’s $32 Billion Remittance Market After Revamp

Wise Payments Ltd., the London-based fintech, is set to resume onboarding new customers in India, targeting a slice of the country’s booming $32 billion overseas remittances market. The company had paused accepting new clients to upgrade its infrastructure after securing

Shah Rukh Khan Makes History at Locarno Film Festival with Prestigious Pardo Alla Carriera Award

Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan has added another prestigious accolade to his illustrious career, becoming the first Indian actor to receive the Pardo Alla Carriera Award at the Locarno Film Festival. Khan, known for his three-decade reign in Indian cinema,

UAE’s Golden Visa: The Key to Unlocking Luxury Living for India’s Wealthy Elite

As 2024 approaches, an estimated 4,300 Indian millionaires are poised to leave their home country, with many eyeing the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as their new haven, according to a recent report by Henley & Partners, an international investment migration

UPI Hits New Heights: 100,000 Transactions in Nepal

NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) has announced a significant achievement, surpassing 100,000 cross-border Unified Payments Interface (UPI) Person-to-Merchant (P2M) transactions in Nepal. NIPL, the international branch of India’s National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), reached this milestone in collaboration with

Elite Banking: Axis Bank and Visa Unveil Exclusive ‘PRIMUS’ Credit Card

Axis Bank, in collaboration with Visa, has launched the ‘PRIMUS’ credit card, a super-premium offering designed exclusively for India’s ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs). Available by invitation only, this card caters to the country’s wealthiest clientele, offering unparalleled privileges under the Visa