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Mumbai’s $800,000 shortcut: Wealthy Indians buying their way past H-1B hurdles | Mumbai News

Facing decades-long waits for employment-based Green Cards, many Indians are opting for the EB-5 investment program. This route, requiring significant capital, offers a faster path to US residency, especially for H-1B visa holders and high-net-worth families securing their children’s future. Despite recent discussions of a ‘Gold Card’ alternative, the EB-5 program, bolstered by recent reforms,…

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Trump sanctions: Short-term disruption guaranteed, but will India & China completely stop buying Russian oil? Why it’s highly unlikely

Last week the Donald Trump administration announced sanctions against Russia’s leading oil corporations, Rosneft and Lukoil. (AI image) Donald Trump’s sanctions on Russia’s oil majors are unlikely to prompt India and China to completely stop buying Russian crude, though short-term disruptions are expected according to an analysis by Kpler, a global real-time data and analytics…

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Buying digital gold? Purity, safety & more—Here is what you should know

Investing in gold once used to be a domain dominated by neighbourhood jewellers, and velvet ornament boxes. Now, the age-old practice of buying gold has undergone a glittering transformation, with investors increasingly turning to digital gold for its flexibility, safety, and ease of access.Unlike traditional gold, digital gold is 24-carat pure (99.99%) and comes without…

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Old is gold, new is expensive—Why more people are exchanging gold jewellery instead of buying: Explained

As gold prices have soared over 50% this year, shoppers are swapping their old jewellery for new pieces instead of investing more funds, turning the festive season into a gold exchange bonanza.According to executives cited by ET, the share of gold exchanges in total sales reached a record level. Tanishq, owned by Tata, expects exchanges…

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Gold reserves vs dollar assets: Why is RBI buying gold & reducing investments in US treasury securities – top points to know

The central bank has added 600 kilograms to its gold reserves this fiscal year. (Representative image) In a strategic shift, India is betting on gold rather than dollar-based assets for its foreign exchange reserves. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is showing a preference for gold over dollar-based investments, data suggests. As of October 10,…

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Lights, camera, investment: From buying movies to co-owning it – Hollywood pushes into Indian cinema

Foreign studios are stepping up their game in India’s entertainment market as cinema revenues recover and streaming platforms grow. According to industry insiders, this marks Hollywood’s “second wave” in the country, with global players now moving beyond just distributing films to actively producing and co-owning Indian-language projects.Amazon MGM Studios has announced plans to release three…

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Donald Trump’s ‘massive tariffs’ warning on India buying Russian oil – What’s the latest on trade talks with US – top points

US President Donald Trump has again renewed pressure on India, warning that New Delhi could continue to face “massive tariffs” if it doesn’t stop importing oil from Russia. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump claimed Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally assured him that India would stop buying Russian crude.“I spoke with Prime Minister…

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