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How to Make NRI Investment in India 2026

NRI Investment - NRE/NRO/FCNR accounts + MF + stocks + real estate. Repatriation friendly.

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About This Guide

NRI investment options in India: 1) NRE Account (Repatriable, tax-free). 2) NRO Account (Indian source income). 3) FCNR Foreign Currency Term Deposit. 4) Mutual Funds (PIS scheme). 5) Stocks (PIS account). 6) Real estate (no agricultural land). 7) NRI bonds. PAN + KYC mandatory.

Eligibility Criteria

NRI / OCI / PIO
Aadhaar (helpful, not mandatory)
PAN mandatory
Foreign address proof
Indian bank account preferred

Documents Required

Keep these documents ready before starting application. Missing documents = delayed approval.

Passport
Visa/Foreign residency
PAN
Foreign address proof
OCI/PIO card (if applicable)
Photo
Indian bank account proof
KYC documents

Step-by-Step Application Process

Follow these steps in order. Each step is critical - skip none.

Get PAN

If not already.

Open NRE/NRO Account

Major bank (HDFC/ICICI/SBI).

Convert Foreign Funds

NRE for repatriable income.

KYC Update

NRI status declared.

Choose Investment

MF/Stocks/FD/Real Estate.

PIS Scheme (Stocks)

Permission for direct equity.

NRO PIS

For Indian source income invest.

NRE PIS

For repatriable foreign source.

Repatriation Rules

Per RBI norms.

Tax Treatment

TDS rules per investment.

Annual Filing

ITR if Indian income > ₹2.5L.

Key Benefits

Multiple investment options
NRE tax-free
Repatriation possible
Indian growth participation
PAN + bank linkage
Online tradable
Real estate covered
MF + stocks
Government-regulated

What Happens After Application?

7-30 days for account.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can buy agricultural land?

NO - NRIs prohibited from agricultural/plantation land. Only urban/rural non-agricultural property.