Trump’s $1 million Gold card: What does it mean for Indians, EB-5 visa aspirants? What you should know

Trump envisions this updated programme as an instrument to draw and maintain exceptional talent. Indians, chasing the American dream, now have a fresh avenue to fulfill it with US President Donald Trump officially launching the Gold card programme. Given the long queues for Green cards and the stricter H-1B visa regime, Indians have been looking…

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Income tax refund delays: Why many ITRs are still pending; is your return stuck due to these common mistakes?

ITR refunds: Delays in receiving income tax refunds this year are largely tied to filing errors, system checks for high-value claims and incomplete verification by taxpayers, according to an ET report. While small refunds have been processed for most filers, many taxpayers are still waiting because their returns have been flagged for additional review, or…

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Banking charges update: RBI weighs uniform disclosure template; lenders begin reviewing regulator’s proposals

The Reserve Bank of India has begun consultations with banks on creating a uniform disclosure format for service charges and removing overlapping fees, as the regulator steps up efforts to streamline customer-facing charges, people familiar with the matter told ET.A senior bank executive said the discussions include having a standardised template that clearly itemises service…

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Foreign exchange risk alert: Fitch warns rupee fall could hit ratings; which Indian firms face the biggest exposure?

Indian corporates with inadequate foreign-exchange hedging could face rating pressure if the rupee weakens sharply, global credit rating agency Fitch Ratings cautioned in a new commentary released on Thursday. The agency said that companies in sectors with limited natural hedges remain the most vulnerable to currency swings, ANI reported.Fitch noted that “in sectors with significant…

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‘Would be surprised if pact isn’t signed by March’: CEA on India–US trade deal – Here’s all you need to know

NEW DELHI: Calling the India–US trade deal “elusive” but nearing completion, chief economic adviser V Anantha Nageswaran on Wednesday said he would be “surprised” if the pact is not sealed by March, further adding that “most issues have been resolved.““I was hoping something would be done by the end of November, but it has turned…

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Asian stocks today: Markets rise as Fed delivers third straight rate cut; silver hits record high

Asian markets traded higher on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve delivered its third consecutive interest rate cut, although gains were capped as policymakers hinted they could slow the pace of future reductions.The latest quarter-point cut, bringing borrowing costs to their lowest level in three years, had already been widely expected. Investors, however, drew comfort…

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What is Trump’s Gold Card? Eligibility, benefits, price and how to apply – FAQs answered

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) launched the “Trump Gold Card,” offering legal status and an eventual pathway to United States citizenship for individuals and corporations willing to make large financial contributions.Announcing the rollout on Truth Social, Trump wrote, “The United States Government’s Trump Gold Card is here today! A direct path to…

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