Things NRIs should Keep in Mind When Investing in Mutual Funds

 Before a few years, NRIs would only invest in fixed deposits and real estate. Since India is on its way to becoming a superpower in the world economy, NRIs have already started exploring other investment options in India, such as mutual funds, liquid funds, direct equity, bonds and government securities, etc. Investing in mutual funds gives NRIs opportunities to build a diversified portfolio of equity and debt in India, their home country. The investment process is online, can be done at any time and from anywhere. Moreover, NRIs can easily offset the losses on one currency with the gains on the other, from the comfort of their home. As an NRI investor, you need to abide by certain limitations and rules for safe and profitable investment. Here are things NRIs should keep in mind when investing in mutual funds in India.

SBNRI Team

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Closer Scrutiny on Tax Filings of NRIs

 The income tax department is closely examining the tax filings of non-resident Indians (NRIs) due to suspicions that some may have failed to pay the required taxes. Numerous NRIs have reportedly received notices from the tax authorities asking them to correlate the funds in their bank accounts or investments made by them, with the incomes reported in their tax filings. In many cases, these notices have been sent under Section 148(A) of the Income Tax Act, indicating that the authorities believe that certain income has escaped assessment and that more tax may be due.

Charu Dhasmana

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Top 10 Mutual Fund Companies in India for Investment in 2023

 Mutual funds are investment vehicles that pool money from multiple investors to invest in a diversified portfolio of stocks, bonds, and other securities. In recent years, a large number of people in India, as well as NRIs, are shifting their investments towards mutual funds. There are many mutual fund houses in India. Each fund house provides different schemes for investors to choose from depending on their investment goals. Let’s look at the top 10 mutual fund companies in India.

Manoj Negi

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What are the uses of a PAN Card for NRIs?

 Today, Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) are spread across the globe. According to a report by the United Nations, India had the largest diaspora population in the world with 18 million people living outside India till 2020. A PAN (Permanent Account Number) Card is mandatory not only for resident Indians but also for NRIs who wish to invest in India or have any Indian income. Let’s understand the uses of a PAN card for NRIs and OCIs.

Manoj Negi

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PAN Aadhaar Linking for NRI: Is it Mandatory?

 PAN Aadhaar Linking for an NRI: There is a notification under the Income Tax Act that says: “Link you PAN with Aadhaar before 31st March 2021 else the PAN shall become inoperative” Now, NRIs are worried about this penalty and have constantly been asking about PAN Aadhaar Linking. Since, most of them don’t have an Aadhaar card, this doubt becomes more and more legit! Let’s take a look at the summary of some of the sections in the Income Tax Act and create a sequence that will enable us to understand whether linking of the PAN Card with Aadhaar Card is mandatory for an NRI or not.

Manoj Negi

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