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Eligibility


  • NRIs and PIOs as per FEMA definition
  • Seafarers of Indian nationality / origin employed by overseas shipping companies, or
  • Indian government employees with Diplomat passports, or
  • Students pursuing studies in foreign countries.

 

NRI’s – Non-Resident Indians

An NRI is an Indian citizen who stays outside India:
  • For employment or business; or
  • Intends staying outside India for an uncertain period; or
  • Is an official deputed abroad by Government / Public Sector Undertakings on temporary assignments

 

PIOs – Persons of Indian Origin

A foreign citizen is deemed to be of Indian origin if:
  • He/she, at any time held an Indian passport
  • He/she or either of his/her parents or any of his/her grandparents was a citizen of India
  • He/she is a spouse of a PIO / Indian citizen

    Disclaimers

    * Citizens of Bangladesh and Pakistan do not qualify as PIOs even if they satisfy the above conditions

    Frequently Asked Questions

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    In which currency is my NRE savings account maintained?

    Your NRE savings account will be maintained in Indian Rupees.

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    Can I repatriate funds held in my NRE savings account?

    Yes, the funds held in your savings account are fully and freely repatriable (both principal and Interest).

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    What is the minimum amount required to open NRE savings account?

    The minimum amount required to open NRE savings account is Rs. 10,000/- or its equivalent in foreign currency. You would be required to maintain an Average Monthly Balance of Rs. 10,000/- only.

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    How does average quarterly balance calculated?

    Average quarterly balance is the sum of daily closing balance of all the calendar days in a quarter divided by the number of days in that quarter.

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    Are these accounts taxable in India?

    As per current guidelines, the principal amount as well as interest earned on NRE Account is exempted from Income Tax in India.

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