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I am working in Mauritius! But my family is in India !! Is my wife eligible to open a ppf account !!

SBNRI Team
answered on 11/09/2020
Yes, if your wife is staying in India and she is a Resident Indian, she can definitely open a PPF account. You can too choose from a variety of investment options in India being an NRI.
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