ETMarkets NRI Talk| Rs 1 crore, 5

For a serious NRI investor, the challenge is less about being able to buy an Indian equity or mutual fund and more about creating a seamless framework for investing, monitoring and eventually repatriating wealth.

Q) India continues to attract significant interest from NRIs. What are the biggest hurdles NRIs still face when trying to invest in Indian equities and mutual funds, despite the process becoming increasingly digital?

Q) With the rupee hitting Rs 96 per USD, has it impacted NRI investments into India? What is the general mood?

Q) For an NRI looking to invest in Indian stocks, how should one decide between an NRE and NRO account? What are the key differences from an investment and repatriation perspective?

Q) Are NRIs under-allocated to Indian equities compared with their overall exposure to India? Which asset classes should they consider beyond direct stocks and mutual funds?

Q) Tax is often one of the biggest concerns for NRIs. How should they think about the tax treatment of equity, mutual funds, bonds, FDs and alternative investments in India?

Q) Are you seeing greater interest from NRIs in newer products such as AIFs, PMS, private credit, REITs and InvITs? Which could see the biggest growth in NRI portfolios?

Q) If an NRI has Rs 1 crore of surplus money to invest in India with a 5–7-year horizon, how would you divide it across equities, fixed income, gold, real estate and alternatives?

Q) Could we see more India-focused global funds or India-domiciled products in GIFT City designed specifically for overseas Indians?

Q) What new financial product is currently missing from the Indian market that could significantly improve the investment experience for NRIs?

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