iNRI - Investing in India Made Easy for NRIs (2024)

FAQs

What is the best investment for NRI in India? ›

NRIs can invest and trade in equity shares, Mutual Funds (MFs), Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), equity derivatives and bonds, with some restrictions as compared to a Resident Indian. However, NRIs are restricted from trading in currency and commodity derivatives.

All Non Resident Indians can invest using the Groww NRI app, subject to availability in their country. For using the Groww NRI app, NRIs need to complete the account opening process on the Groww NRI app. Post opening the account. You can invest in Indian Mutual Funds using the Groww NRI app.

NRIs can only trade on delivery basis in Indian equities. So, intraday trading, BTST trading, STBT trading and even short selling is not open to NRIs. Currently, NRIs have been permitted to trade in Indian equities and F&O but they are barred from trading in currency derivatives and in commodities.

To invest in shares of India's listed companies, foreign investors have to use the foreign portfolio investment (FPI) route. Investors, whether individuals or firms, need to be registered with country's markets regulator and adhere to its disclosure requirements. Most of the 10,800 FPIs are funds.

Non-resident Indians can buy any immovable property in India other than agricultural land or a plantation. However, NRIs should pay out of the funds earned in India through normal banking channels or a non-resident account maintained in compliance with FEMA. The payments made in any other mode are not permitted.

As per these, an NRI can benefit in various ways while investing in a property in the country. A few of them are as follows: tax benefit under 80 C of the Income Tax Act 1961. If the property bought is for self-use, an NRI can enjoy tax exemption.

Zerodha and Prostocks are the two best NRI discount brokers in India. Prostock is the low-cost NRI trading broker that charges Rs. 100 flat brokerage on NRI trading while Zerodha charges Max Rs. 200 per order brokerage.

What account should NRI open in India? ›

It is essential for an NRI to open Non-Resident External (NRE) or Non-Resident Ordinary (NRO) Account, to do any banking transactions in India. However, depending upon the transactional requirements of the NRI/PIO, he/she can decide to open either an NRE or NRO Account, or even both.

Yes, Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) are allowed to open demat accounts in India. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) permits NRIs to invest in the Indian stock market through the Portfolio Investment Scheme (PIS) route.

An NRI can claim a standard deduction of 30%, deduct property taxes, and benefit from an interest deduction from a home loan. The NRI is also allowed a deduction for principal repayment under Section 80C. Stamp duty and registration charges paid on purchasing a property can also be claimed under Section 80C.

NRIs, who hold a valid Indian passport or Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) card, are eligible to open a Demat account. NRIs can hold both repatriable (NRE) and non-repatriable (NRO) Demat accounts, depending on their investment objectives.

Yes, Americans can invest in the Indian stock market. There are a few ways of doing so, such as investing in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) or purchasing American depository receipts (ADRs) of the company.

Taxation and Regulatory Risks

As an Indian investor, certain tax laws apply when you invest in US stocks. Tax laws can change, depending on the sectors invested in. If these increase, you will be at the receiving end of high taxes levied. Foreign and Indian taxes may apply to stock yields you bear.

NRIs and OCIs can purchase stocks of Indian companies via Initial Public Offerings. These offerings can be made through stock brokerages, AMCs, banks, and AMCs. Online applications must be made through your NRO/ NRE account that is linked to Demat or Trading accounts.

As an NRI, you can invest in stock markets after opening a Non-Resident External (NRE) Account with an RBI-approved bank or you can only have a single PIS Account for investing in stock markets.

Money transfer limit for NRIs

There is no ceiling on the money an NRI can send to India. This money, however, needs to be earned through legit means. You also have to pay the required taxes on this money in the country it was earned.

Yes, NRIs are taxed on their mutual fund investments in India, depending on the type, duration, and amount of the investment.

Which Indian bank is best for NRI? ›