How can an NRI invest in India?
SBNRI Team
answered on 22/03/2020
An NRI can invest into all forms of businesses and other investment opportunities in India. We have made a list of the top opportunities for NRIs and how can they invest in India:
How can NRI Invest in India
| Opportunities | Requirement |
| Fixed Deposit Bank Accounts |
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| Mutual Funds |
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| Direct Equity |
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| Real Estate |
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| Bonds and Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) |
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| Government Securities |
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| Certificate of Deposits |
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| National Pension Scheme (NPS) |
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| Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) |
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Related Questions:
1. Can US NRI invest in Mutual Funds in India?
Yes NRIs from the USA can invest in Mutual Funds in India. To know more, click here.
2. Can NRI invest in Indian Stock Market?
Yes. NRIs can invest in Indian Stock Market. To know how, click here.
3. Who is an NRI?
An NRI or Non Resident Indian is an Indian Citizen living outside India for a minimum of 183 days in 1 financial year for the purpose of employment, business or vocation (occupation for which an individual is trained).
Indian Citizens who have gone out or are staying abroad for some other purpose with an intention to stay outside India for an uncertain period (job or assignments where you don’t know when you will return to India) can also be termed as NRIs.
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