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NRI IPO applications and rights issues

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

A non-resident Indian (NRI) or an overseas citizen of India (OCI) may apply for an Indian initial public offering on a repatriable basis through a non-resident external (NRE) account or a non-repatriable basis through a non-resident ordinary (NRO) account, with the investment governed by the Foreign Exchange Management Act (Non-Debt Instruments) Rules 2019 and the offer governed by the SEBI (ICDR) Regulations 2018 . The same framework, and the same NRE-or-NRO choice, applies to a rights issue. This article sets out which account to use, when UPI ASBA is available to an NRI, what repatriable and non-repatriable mean in practice, and how an NRI takes part in a rights issue including the renunciation of rights entitlements.

How to open an NRI mutual fund account in India

Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Opening a mutual fund account as an NRI involves additional compliance compared to resident KYC. The repatriable (NRE) vs non-repatriable (NRO) distinction is structurally important. US / Canada NRIs face significant restrictions; consult an Indian CA familiar with NRI investing.

Conflict-of-interest disclosure. This guide is published by WebNotes Editorial Team for informational purposes. WebNotes has no commercial relationship with any AMC, bank, or NRI-services provider. No affiliate commission is earned. For NRI tax / FEMA compliance, consult a CA familiar with cross-border investing.

NRI NRO route for mutual fund investing

Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The NRO (Non-Resident Ordinary) route is one of two paths for NRI mutual fund investing in India, alongside the NRE (Non-Resident External) route . The NRO route uses Indian-sourced income (rental, dividend, pension, interest) routed through an NRO bank account. Funds in NRO accounts cannot be freely repatriated abroad; repatriation is capped at USD 1 million per financial year and requires Form 15CA/15CB compliance.

For Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs), and Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs), collectively those not meeting Indian-resident criteria, the NRO route is appropriate when: