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How To Repatriate Money From NRO Account

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Q: Can NRI trade in currency derivative segment of the exchange?

A: No, Only “a person resident in India” as defined in section 2(v) of FEMA Act 1999 are allowed to participate in currency derivative segment of the exchange.

Q: How payments could be made by NRIs for shares purchased on a stock exchange?

A: Payment of purchase of shares on repatriation basis has to be made by way of inward remittance of foreign exchange through normal banking channels or out of funds held in NRE/FCNR(B) account...

Q: Can Overseas Corporate Body (OCB) also invest in shares in India?

A: OCBs have been prohibited from making investments under the portfolio investment scheme. Further, the OCBs who have already made investments under the PIS are allowed to continue holding such...

Q: How can NRIs invest in shares in India?

A: As per RBI guidelines, NRI who wishes to invest in shares in India through stock exchange needs to approach the designated branch of an authorized bank by RBI to administer the PIS to open an...

Q: Are NRIs allowed to invest in exchange-traded funds (ETFs)

A: Yes, NRIs are allowed to invest in exchange-traded funds both on repatriation and non-repatriation basis.

Q: Can an NRI gift mutual funds to relatives in India?

A: According to the guidelines of FEMA, an NRI client is not allowed to gift the mutual funds to any relatives in India.