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| Feature | NRE Account | NRO Account | FCNR Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Currency | INR | INR | Foreign (USD/GBP/AED…) |
| Fund source | Foreign income only | Foreign + India income | Foreign income only |
| Repatriation abroad | ✔ Fully free | ⚡ Up to $1M/year | ✔ Fully free |
| Interest taxable in India | ✔ Tax-free | ✘ 30% TDS | ✔ Tax-free |
| Joint with resident Indian | ✘ Not allowed | ✔ Allowed | ✘ Not allowed |
| FX / currency risk | ✘ Yes (INR) | ✘ Yes (INR) | ✔ None — held in forex |
| Best suited for | Parking foreign savings | Managing India income | Large forex savings |
| Bank | Starting Rate | Max Tenure | Processing Fee | Max LTV | Key Feature |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SBI Public sector · Most trusted | 7.25%+ | 30 yrs | 0.35% (max ₹10K) | 90% | Largest NRI branch network; lowest processing fee |
ICICI Private sector · Large cap | 7.45%+ | 30 yrs | 0.50% + taxes | 90% | Best for US/UK/Singapore NRIs; 30yr tenure |
CAN Public sector | 7.65%+ | 30 yrs | 0.50% | 90% | Women borrowers get extra 0.05% off |
HDFC Private sector · Large cap | 7.90%+ | 30 yrs | Up to 1.25% | 90% | Zero prepayment charges; strong NRI digital support |
BOB Public sector | 7.90%+ | 30 yrs | 0.25–0.50% | 90% | Good for Gulf NRIs; wide branch network |
AXIS Private sector · Mid-large cap | 8.00%+ | 30 yrs | Up to 1% (min ₹10K) | 90% | Best rates for CIBIL 751+; no prepayment penalty |
PNB Housing finance company | 8.25%+ | 30 yrs | Up to 0.50% | 90% | Dedicated NRI division; fast processing |
IDBI Public sector | 8.35%+ | 30 yrs | 0.50% | 90% | Competitive rates for salaried NRIs |
FED Private · Kerala NRI favourite | 8.55%+ | 30 yrs | 0.50% | 90% | Top choice for Kerala/South India NRIs |
KOT Private sector | 8.75%+ | 20 yrs | Up to 1% | 80% | Digital-first; quick sanction for NRIs |
When an NRI sells property in India, the buyer must deduct TDS on the entire sale consideration before paying. The buyer deposits this with the Indian government via Form 26QB. The NRI can claim refund if actual tax liability is lower.
Apply for Lower Deduction Certificate under Section 197 from your Assessing Officer before the sale. With capital gain exemptions (Section 54 — reinvest in another house within 2 years), your actual tax can be nil.
Buyer needs: Form 15CA & 15CB (CA-certified). NRI needs: PAN card, TAN of buyer, sale agreement, cost basis proof. TDS certificate (Form 16B) issued to NRI within 15 days.
NRIs can withdraw their full EPF after 2 months of leaving India (or becoming NRI). Submit Form 19 (EPF) and Form 10C (EPS) online via UAN portal. Processing takes 15–30 days.
EPF withdrawal is fully tax-free if service ≥ 5 years. If < 5 years: taxable as salary income + 10% TDS if > ₹50,000. Exception: medical reasons, employer shutdown, or job transfer.
If service < 10 years: get lump sum (scheme certificate). If 10+ years: entitled to monthly pension at age 58. Maximum EPS contribution is ₹1,250/month (capped at ₹15,000 salary).
Yes for NRIs if you: own property in India, earn India income (rent, dividends, capital gains), invest in mutual funds or stocks, have NRE/NRO accounts, or file Indian income tax returns. Apply via Form 49AA (for foreign nationals / OCIs) or Form 49A (Indian citizens abroad). Processing takes 15–20 days. Cost: ₹107 (India address) or ₹1,017 (foreign address).
NRIs can apply for Aadhaar after residing in India for 182+ days in the preceding 12 months. It is NOT mandatory for NRIs to have Aadhaar. NRIs are exempt from compulsory PAN-Aadhaar linking. However, if you have both, linking avoids future TDS issues when you return.
- NRE / NRO account opening
- Mutual fund investments
- Property purchase / sale
- TDS refund claims (ITR)
- DTAA benefit applications
- Demat & trading accounts
- Using residential PAN after becoming NRI
- Not updating PAN address to overseas
- Linking Aadhaar without India address
- Quoting wrong PAN in ITR (wrong status)
- Not submitting Form 15CA/15CB on remittances
Update your address on PAN via NSDL / UTI portals online. Select 'Change in existing PAN data'. Submit proof of overseas address. Important: notify your bank & mutual fund about NRI status — different TDS rates apply.
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