NRI Offerings
Invest in India from anywhere — NRE/NRO-linked portfolios, repatriation and the tax treatment handled end to end.
Overview
Investing into India from abroad means navigating NRE and NRO accounts, FEMA rules, repatriation limits and double-taxation treaties. We set up the right account structure, build a portfolio across funds, PMS and bonds that a non-resident can actually hold, and keep the compliance and TDS side clean.
At a glance
- NRE/NRO structuring
- Repatriation
- DTAA guidance
Key benefits
NRE / NRO account-linked portfolio structuring
Repatriable and non-repatriable investments explained
TDS, DTAA and tax-residency guidance
Fully digital onboarding from any time zone
Account types
NRE / NRO / FCNR
Repatriation
Handled end to end
Tax
TDS, DTAA & residency
Onboarding
Fully digital
Types of NRI Offerings
Mutual funds
Available to NRIs through NRE and NRO accounts, on a repatriable or non-repatriable basis depending on how it is set up. Note that US and Canada residents face restrictions with several AMCs.
PMS & AIF
Both are open to NRIs via the Portfolio Investment Scheme route, with additional documentation. GIFT City structures are often the cleaner path for non-residents.
Bonds & corporate deposits
Fixed-income options that suit an NRI's need for predictable, repatriable income in the currency they will actually spend.
Equity & IPOs
Direct market access under the PIS route, with the reporting and limits that come with it handled on your behalf.
What to weigh before you invest
NRE and NRO are not interchangeable
NRE money is freely repatriable; NRO money faces a USD 1 million per year limit and needs a CA certificate. Which account you invest from decides whether you can take the money home.
TDS is steeper for non-residents
Capital gains for NRIs attract TDS at source, at rates well above what a resident pays. Getting the paperwork right is what stops you overpaying and waiting a year for a refund.
Use the DTAA
India has double-taxation avoidance agreements with most countries. With a tax residency certificate you often pay materially less — but only if you claim it correctly and on time.
Tell us when your status changes
Moving back to India, or moving abroad, changes your tax residency and what you are allowed to hold. Portfolios need repapering, and the sooner the cleaner.
Who NRI Offerings suits
If you recognise yourself here, it is worth a conversation — a free review, with no obligation and nothing to sign.
- Non-resident Indians investing into India from any country
- NRIs planning an eventual return to India
- Families with income or property in India to manage from abroad
- Anyone tangled in NRE/NRO, repatriation or TDS questions
Got questions? We have answers
Can NRIs invest in Indian mutual funds?
Yes, through an NRE or NRO account, with KYC completed as a non-resident. Investors based in the US and Canada face FATCA-related restrictions with several fund houses, though a good number still accept them — we will tell you which.
What is the difference between NRE and NRO?
An NRE account holds foreign income and is fully repatriable. An NRO account holds income earned in India — rent, dividends, a pension — and repatriation is capped at USD 1 million a year with a CA certificate.
How are my gains taxed?
Capital gains are taxed in India with TDS deducted at source, at rates higher than a resident pays. Depending on your country of residence, the DTAA may reduce that — with a tax residency certificate we can often bring it down.
Can I repatriate the money later?
From an NRE account, freely. From an NRO account, up to USD 1 million per financial year with the right certification. We plan which account you invest from with the eventual exit in mind.
Do I have to come to India to start?
No. Onboarding is fully digital, and we schedule reviews around your time zone.
I am in the US or Canada. Can I still invest?
Yes, though your choice is narrower. FATCA reporting has led several AMCs to stop accepting US and Canada residents, but a good number still do — some requiring a physical rather than electronic signature. We will tell you exactly which are open to you.
Do I need to file a tax return in India?
If your Indian income exceeds the basic exemption limit, or if you want to reclaim excess TDS, then yes. Given that TDS on NRI gains is deducted at higher rates and often exceeds the actual liability, filing is frequently how you get money back.
What is a Tax Residency Certificate and do I need one?
A TRC is issued by your country of residence and is what lets you claim DTAA benefits — often a materially lower rate of tax in India. Without it you pay the full domestic rate. It must be obtained for the relevant year, so plan ahead.
What happens to my investments when I return to India?
Your residential status changes, and with it the tax treatment and what you are permitted to hold. NRE accounts must be redesignated, and some holdings need repapering. Tell us before you move, not after — it is far cleaner that way.
Can I invest through Power of Attorney?
Yes. Many NRIs give a trusted family member in India a POA to operate the account. It needs correct drafting and registration, and the bank and AMC must both accept it — we help set it up properly.
What is GIFT City and should I use it?
GIFT City is India's international financial centre, where funds are denominated in foreign currency and offer a more favourable tax regime to non-residents. For larger NRI portfolios it is often cleaner than the domestic route. It depends on your size and country.
Can I keep my SIPs running from abroad?
Yes, funded from your NRE or NRO account. What must be updated is your KYC status — continuing to invest on resident KYC after moving abroad creates a compliance problem that surfaces later, usually at redemption.
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