How different is stock market investing for NRIs?

2 years, 9 months ago

How different is stock market investing for NRIs?

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India has one of the world's fastest expanding economies. In addition, the Reserve Bank of India's PIS plan allows NRIs to purchase shares or convertible debentures from the stock exchange using a bank account at a designated branch. The Portfolio Investment Scheme is a clearance letter from the Reserve Bank of India that allows NRIs to invest in Indian stocks and open trading and demat accounts with a broker. Create a Demat and a Trading account Finally, as an NRI in India, you must create a Demat account as well as a trading account. The trading account is used to make online stock market investments and is the hub for all stock market operations involving a bank account, a Demat account, stock exchanges, and the NRI investor.

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NRE and NRO Accounts: Meaning, taxation and differences you should know

4 weeks ago

NRE and NRO Accounts: Meaning, taxation and differences you should know

Live Mint

An NRI who earns income both abroad and in India often encounters difficulties in managing finances. In essence, an NRO account is designed to help NRIs manage income generated in India, such as rental income, dividends, or any other domestic earnings. Basis NRE Account NRO Account Acronym Non Resident External Account Non Resident Ordinary Account Meaning It is an account …

How can NRIs invest in mutual funds in India

2 years, 6 months ago

How can NRIs invest in mutual funds in India

Live Mint

Indian mutual fund industry is growing by leaps and bounds with newer records being made with every passing month. Lately in May 31, 2022; total net assets under management of mutual funds surpassed Rs 13.22 lakh crore across 312 fund schemes, as per the latest AMFI data. Let us explore how can NRIs invest in mutual funds in India. After …

How different is stock market investing for NRIs?

2 years, 9 months ago

How different is stock market investing for NRIs?

Live Mint

India has one of the world's fastest expanding economies. In addition, the Reserve Bank of India's PIS plan allows NRIs to purchase shares or convertible debentures from the stock exchange using a bank account at a designated branch. The Portfolio Investment Scheme is a clearance letter from the Reserve Bank of India that allows NRIs to invest in Indian stocks …

How to open an NRI Demat account in India?

3 years ago

How to open an NRI Demat account in India?

Live Mint

Indians that reside and earn in a foreign country are known as Non-Resident Indians. Having a NRO or NRE bank account is mandatory before opening the NRI demat account. Once your PINS letter is obtained by the bank with which you have your account, you can open both a trading and demat account, following this you are enabled to trade …

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Can I sell shares in India and transfer proceeds to the US as a non-resident?

1 month ago

Can I sell shares in India and transfer proceeds to the US as a non-resident?

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I have been working in the US for the last three years. Non-residents must convert accounts to NRO before selling shares in India Likewise, the person who has become a non-resident has his existing demat account converted to an NRO demat account, reflecting the new residential status. Though no specific penalty is provided for contravening the provision requiring a person …

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Tax breaks, reforms, and returns: Why NRIs are banking big on India

1 month ago

Tax breaks, reforms, and returns: Why NRIs are banking big on India

Live Mint

India is cementing its reputation as a prime destination for global investors, with inflows into NRI deposit schemes surging to $7.8 billion between April and August this year—more than double the figure from the same period last year. By refining tax rules, increasing transparency, and aligning with global trends, the reforms position India as an attractive and efficient investment destination …

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Avoid common mistakes that people make with NRI transactions

1 month, 1 week ago

Avoid common mistakes that people make with NRI transactions

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Non-resident Indians receive or send money to India quite often, and usually open a non-resident ordinary or non-resident external bank account, or both. View Full Image Graphic: Pranay Bhardwaj "A resident individual can transfer INR funds into an NRO account online – subject to the maximum INR transfer limit set in your netbanking – or offline. To transfer funds from …

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How NRIs can invest in Indian mutual funds

1 month, 1 week ago

How NRIs can invest in Indian mutual funds

Live Mint

MUMBAI : Mutual funds have emerged as an attractive investment vehicle for non-resident Indians keen on participating in India’s booming economy. Mutual funds also allow a person to spread risk across market caps, sectors and asset classes, providing NRIs with professionally managed portfolios and long-term growth potential without the intricacies of managing individual stocks. Here's the Mint step-by-step guide to …

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Qualified stockbrokers must offer UPI block or 3-in-1 trading facility from Feb

1 month, 1 week ago

Qualified stockbrokers must offer UPI block or 3-in-1 trading facility from Feb

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The Securities and Exchange Board of India on Monday mandated all qualified stockbrokers to provide their clients with a unified payments interface for blocking funds or a 3-in-1 trading system to trade in the secondary markets. From 1 February 2025, all qualified stockbrokers must offer either the UPI-blocked trading facility or the integrated 3-in-1 trading account. A UPI block mechanism …

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NRI investing in Indian stocks? Know about TDS on capital gains

1 month, 2 weeks ago

NRI investing in Indian stocks? Know about TDS on capital gains

Live Mint

I have been a non-resident Indian for many years and have invested in Indian stocks using income earned abroad, deposited in my NRE account. While interest earned on NRE savings accounts is tax-exempt, this exemption applies only to interest income, not to capital gains from the sale of investments made using an NRE account. Even though the funds used to …

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SEBI moots UPI-like block mechanism for securities market

3 months, 3 weeks ago

SEBI moots UPI-like block mechanism for securities market

The Hindu

The Securities and Exchange Board of India has proposed mandating Qualified Stock Brokers to offer the facility of trading in the secondary market using the UPI-based block mechanism to their clients, similar to the ASBA facility. Per UPI block facility, clients can trade in the secondary market based on blocked funds in their bank accounts, instead of transferring it upfront …

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All Brokers Will Be Doing Is Just..: Zerodha's Nithin Kamath On SEBI's New Rules Limiting Broker Roles

6 months, 2 weeks ago

All Brokers Will Be Doing Is Just..: Zerodha's Nithin Kamath On SEBI's New Rules Limiting Broker Roles

ABP News

Brokers could soon become mere order processors as SEBI intensifies efforts to enhance investor friendliness in Indian markets, remarked Nikhil Kamath, co-founder of Zerodha, on Friday through a social media post. He outlined pivotal alterations, such as client fund segregation, mandatory quarterly bank reconciliations for brokers, and the abolishment of fund pooling for mutual fund transactions. It started with segregation …

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How to Open a Demat Account & Trading Account Online with BlinkX

6 months, 2 weeks ago

How to Open a Demat Account & Trading Account Online with BlinkX

Hindustan Times

Opening a Demat and Trading account is a vital first step for anyone looking to invest in the stock market. Step-by-Step Guide for Demat and Trading Account Opening Here’s a step-by-step guide to open Demat account with BlinkX: Step 1: Mobile & Email Verification Step 2: Enter PAN & Choose Plan. Step 3: Submit Bank Account & Documents via Digilocker …

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Demat vs Trading Account: What is the difference and how do they work?

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Demat vs Trading Account: What is the difference and how do they work?

Live Mint

You may have heard about demat accounts, which is a must for owning shares and other securities such as exchange traded funds. But you will do well to remember that you have to open a trading account alongside a demat account to be able to seamlessly buy and sell shares on the stock markets as well as transact in other …

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21% of Singapore NRIs are influenced by global trends in investments, survey reveals

10 months, 2 weeks ago

21% of Singapore NRIs are influenced by global trends in investments, survey reveals

Live Mint

The investment landscape in India offers an enticing opportunity for non-resident Indians looking to diversify their portfolios. However, choosing between long-term or short-term investments can be exhaustive, from navigating geopolitical funnel, risk tolerance to tax implications, the investment diaspora is permeated by a confluence of factors.” According to the survey by SBNRIs, 18 per cent of NRIs based in Canada …

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What are G-Secs and why should investors invest in them? MintGenie explains

1 year ago

What are G-Secs and why should investors invest in them? MintGenie explains

Live Mint

After RBI in 2021 rolled out ‘RBI Retail Direct’ scheme to trade in government securities, G-Secs’ popularity spiked significantly. After the Reserve Bank of India in 2021 rolled out a scheme referred to as ‘RBI Retail Direct’ to trade in government securities, G-Secs’ popularity spiked significantly for obvious reasons. “Those investors who are conservative are recommended to open a RBI …

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Demat Account Meaning

1 year ago

Demat Account Meaning

ABP News

A Demat account is like a secure digital storage space for your stocks. The DP ID comprises the initial eight digits of the account number, playing a crucial role in various transactions such as converting physical shares to Demat, transferring shares between Demat accounts, or moving funds from a Demat account to a bank account. Standard Demat Account Designed for …

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How NRIs can invest in govt bonds through RBI's retail direct scheme

1 year, 1 month ago

How NRIs can invest in govt bonds through RBI's retail direct scheme

Business Standard

Non-resident Indians can invest in government securities, state development loans and treasury bills directly through the Reserve Bank of India's retail direct platform but sovereign gold bonds and floating rate bonds are still not an option through this route. The RBI Retail Direct platform allows retail investors to purchase treasury bills, dated securities, sovereign gold bonds, and state development loans …

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There is a need to tap more of those NRI investments

1 year, 2 months ago

There is a need to tap more of those NRI investments

Live Mint

India has the world’s largest overseas diaspora, with 32 million Non-Resident Indians and Overseas Citizens of India, as per a ministry of external affairs report. Remittances have benefitted from a gradual structural shift in Indian migrant’s key destinations from largely low-skilled, informal sector employment in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries to a dominant share of high-skilled jobs in high-income countries …

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How can non-resident Indians contribute, and invest in the NPS scheme

1 year, 2 months ago

How can non-resident Indians contribute, and invest in the NPS scheme

Live Mint

NPS scheme for NRIs: Non-resident Indians aged 18 to 60 can invest in India's National Pension Scheme by adhering to KYC norms. NPS minimum account opening The NPS has a minimum account opening contribution of ₹500, a minimum per contribution of ₹500, and a minimum annual contribution of ₹6,000, said Amit Gupta, MD, SAG Infotech. Benefit of NPS contribution Contribution …

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SBI: NRIs can now open new bank accounts through YONO app in three quick steps

1 year, 3 months ago

SBI: NRIs can now open new bank accounts through YONO app in three quick steps

Live Mint

The State Bank of India has introduced a digital facility for NRIs to effortlessly open NRE and NRO accounts through SBI's YONO. This service is designed for NTB or “new to bank” customers, providing them with ease and efficiency in the account opening process. "With the launch of this digital service, NRIs can open their NRE/NRO accounts from the comfort …

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Here’s a checklist for individuals moving overseas

1 year, 4 months ago

Here’s a checklist for individuals moving overseas

Live Mint

Are you planning to move overseas soon? Following are some of the considerations an individual must look into before leaving the country to settle for an extended period of time: Online banking: Before migrating, it is better to update your bank accounts to internet banking, increase your bank mandate limits and ensure that your Indian phone is still active so …

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Why the PAN of some NRIs have turned inoperable

1 year, 5 months ago

Why the PAN of some NRIs have turned inoperable

Live Mint

The message was rather abrupt: “Your PAN is inoperative." Such NRIs who fall in resident jurisdiction and did not link Aadhaar with PAN are now seeing their PAN getting inoperative," said Prakash Hegde, chartered accountant, Acer Tax & Corporate Services LLP. Also, getting PAN database changed every time you become resident to NR or vice versa is not a practical …

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SBI to divest its 2% equity stake in NSDL IPO via OFS

1 year, 5 months ago

SBI to divest its 2% equity stake in NSDL IPO via OFS

Live Mint

State Bank of India today said it proposes to sell 2% stake by offloading 40 lakh shares in depository organisation NSDL. State Bank of India proposes to participate in an Initial Public Offering of National Securities Depositories Limited by way of offer for sale of up to 2% equity stake held by the Bank in NSDL. SBI holds 5 per …

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National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) files DRHP with SEBI for IPO

1 year, 5 months ago

National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) files DRHP with SEBI for IPO

Live Mint

National Securities Depository Limited a SEBI registered market infrastructure institution offering a wide range of products and services to the financial and securities markets in India has filed its Draft Red Herring prospectus with the Securities and Exchange Board of India. The company plans to raise funds via Initial Public Offering through issue of equity shares of face value Rs. …

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How are NRIs taxed on investments in India?

1 year, 9 months ago

How are NRIs taxed on investments in India?

Live Mint

I have been living in the US for the last 10 years. - Name withheld on request As you have been living outside India for more than 10 years, you may qualify as ‘non resident’ under the India Income-tax law and exchange control law. The money transferred by you to your father’s bank account from time to time is not …

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ICICI Bank Brings '3-in-1' Service; Open Trading, Demat And Savings Account In One Go

1 year, 9 months ago

ICICI Bank Brings '3-in-1' Service; Open Trading, Demat And Savings Account In One Go

News 18

ICICI Bank on March 03 announced the launch of an array of digital solutions for participants of the capital market and clients of custody services. The newly launched ‘3-in-1’ account enables the clients of stock brokers to digitally open online trading, demat and savings accounts in a few hours from anywhere across the country, the bank said in a statement. …

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Foreign Investment in India: How They Are Driving Equity Market Trends

1 year, 11 months ago

Foreign Investment in India: How They Are Driving Equity Market Trends

The Quint

Foreign Institutional Investors are entities that invest in the securities of another country such as a USA entity investing in India. The cash inflow and outflow of these investors can have a significant impact on the performance of the Indian stock market. A positive cash inflow from FIIs generally indicates that these investors are bullish on the Indian market and …

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Soon, NRIs can use international numbers for UPI payments

1 year, 11 months ago

Soon, NRIs can use international numbers for UPI payments

Live Mint

Non-resident Indians will soon be able to make the united payments interface payments without having an Indian mobile number, that is using their international number. And there has been customer demand in the ecosystem to enable UPI for their NR accounts have international number and experience the seamless and instant journey of UPI.” To start with, NRIs from Singapore, Australia, …

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Why US, Canada NRIs face these restrictions in mutual fund investments in India

2 years ago

Why US, Canada NRIs face these restrictions in mutual fund investments in India

Live Mint

Are you a non-resident Indian looking to invest in mutual funds in India? Talking on why US and Canada NRIs face certain restrictions while investing in mutual funds in India, Amit Gupta, MD, SAG Infotech said ‘this is due to the onerous compliance requirements Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act ’. On 9 July 2015, India and the US agreed to …

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What is the difference between a demat and a trading account?

2 years, 2 months ago

What is the difference between a demat and a trading account?

Business Standard

Trading account A trading account is used to purchase and sell shares and other securities. The shares that investors buy using their trading account are stored in the demat account. Demat account In a demat account, investors can store their shares, bonds, government securities and mutual funds in electronic form in one place, reducing the risk of theft or damage. …

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Mutual Fund Investing: Be aware of these things before you invest in an NFO

2 years, 2 months ago

Mutual Fund Investing: Be aware of these things before you invest in an NFO

Live Mint

If you invest in mutual funds, then I am sure you know about NFOs. And unless the new NFO really has something unique to offer which wasn’t already available via existing funds, it’s better to give the said NFO a miss. You should also evaluate your existing portfolio of mutual funds and see how the new fund will fit into …

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As Demat Accounts in India Breach 100-mn Mark, Here's Why Mutual Funds Are A Rookie Investor's Best Friend

2 years, 3 months ago

As Demat Accounts in India Breach 100-mn Mark, Here's Why Mutual Funds Are A Rookie Investor's Best Friend

News 18

The number of Demat accounts in India reached a staggering 100.5 million in August 2022, breaching the 100 million mark, as per data from prominent depositories NSDL and CDSL. While February saw the highest opening figures this year, 2.9 million new accounts, it was followed by 2.7 million in May, 2.4 million in April, and 2.2 million last month. Money …

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2 years, 4 months ago

The NRI surge

The Hindu

Backed by conducive policies by Indian regulatory bodies, NRI investments in the country have gone from strength to strength over the last few years. 2021’s first quarter saw real estate investment volumes dropping by a whopping 35% due to the lack of economic activity imposed by global lockdowns, creating a sense of panic within the industry. The Gulf Cooperation Council …

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NRE account: Eligibility to open, uses, transferability, income tax on interest

2 years, 5 months ago

NRE account: Eligibility to open, uses, transferability, income tax on interest

Live Mint

As many Indian citizens are migrating from India either for studies or for taking up an employment it is important for them and their family members here in India to know about various bank accounts a person who has become a non-resident under FEMA can open here in India. What can be credited in the NRE account and what debits …

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When should you open an NRO account?

2 years, 5 months ago

When should you open an NRO account?

Live Mint

We are planning to move to Canada soon, depending on the processing of our application for permanent residence there. —Name withheld on request Under the exchange control law, when an individual leaves India for employment or for business or for vocation outside India or for any other purpose indicating his intention to stay abroad for an uncertain period, his existing …

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What is a demat account and who needs to open it?

2 years, 6 months ago

What is a demat account and who needs to open it?

Live Mint

A growing number of people have started trading to earn some extra money, or to create an alternative stream of income. However, one must be aware that opening a demat account is the first step before foraying into the stock market. In India, demat account services are primarily provided by two depository bodies known as NSDL and CDSL. The next …

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Is NRO account necessary for moving abroad?

2 years, 6 months ago

Is NRO account necessary for moving abroad?

Live Mint

We are planning to move to Australia. Do we need to now invest these instruments in a non-resident external or non-resident ordinary account or can we let them continue till maturity? — Name withheld on request Under the exchange control law, when an individual leaves India for employment or business or for vocation outside India or for any other purpose …

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What is a real money trading account and how to open it?

3 years ago

What is a real money trading account and how to open it?

Live Mint

Investing in foreign currencies is known as money trading. In India, the majority of popular brokerage firms offer the option of opening a forex trading account online. This is the reason one cannot use a demat account for money trading in India, and one must register a separate money trading account online. As soon as one has selected a suitable …

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How to begin your investment journey in the stock market? We explain

3 years ago

How to begin your investment journey in the stock market? We explain

Live Mint

Investing in stocks should only be done after acquiring sufficient knowledge about them. Which is as follows: Pan Card Aadhar card A cancelled check with the active account holder’s name on it A proof of residence based on a list of documents that have been accepted by the broker, depository participant or bank Documents entailing and proving that you earn …

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‘India has only one Sebi-RIA per 76,510 investors’

3 years ago

‘India has only one Sebi-RIA per 76,510 investors’

Live Mint

The number of Sebi-registered investment advisers in India has stagnated in the last three years despite the boom in the number of investors, according to a government reply to a question in the Lok Sabha. At the end of October, India had 27.5 million mutual fund investors and 73.8 million demat account holders; against this, there were only 1,324 RIAs; …

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Sweeping Reforms To India's Securities Regulations

3 years, 2 months ago

Sweeping Reforms To India's Securities Regulations

Live Law

Late last month, the Securities & Exchange Board of India took several key decisions in its board meeting, including: the introduction of a gold exchange framework; the establishment of a social stock exchange; stricter norms for related party transactions; and relaxed criteria for delisting and superior voting rights framework. Amendments to the delisting framework As per Regulation 7 and 7 …

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Stocks to Watch: HDFC Bank, Zee Entertainment, Piramal Enterprise, Max Healthcare and More

3 years, 2 months ago

Stocks to Watch: HDFC Bank, Zee Entertainment, Piramal Enterprise, Max Healthcare and More

News 18

Indian markets on Thursday, tracking global cues is expected to open in the negative territory. HDFC AMC: Foreign promoter Standard Life Investments sold 1,06,50,000 equity shares in the company at Rs 2,873.79 per share, whereas T Rowe Price Emerging Markets Stock Fund acquired 15,19,557 equity shares at Rs 2,871.05 per share on the BSE, the bulk deals data showed Max …

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Here's how to open a Demat account in India; follow these steps

3 years, 4 months ago

Here's how to open a Demat account in India; follow these steps

India Today

A Demat account stands for Dematerialisation account. Having a Demat account makes the process of holding shares and securities in an electronic form easier for the investor. Step 2: Visit the official DP’s website and fill in the Demat account opening form. Step 7: After thorough checking of the documents and other complete forms by the DP, the request for …

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RBI to soon open accounts for retail investors, to facilitate investment in govt securities

3 years, 5 months ago

RBI to soon open accounts for retail investors, to facilitate investment in govt securities

India TV News

The Reserve Bank on Monday issued a scheme 'RBI Retail Direct', a one-stop solution to facilitate investment in government securities by individual investors. As part of continuing efforts to increase retail participation in government securities, 'the RBI Retail Direct' facility was announced in February 2021 for improving ease of access by retail investors through online access to the government securities …

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Here’s how retail investors can buy G-Secs directly from RBI

3 years, 5 months ago

Here’s how retail investors can buy G-Secs directly from RBI

Live Mint

In February this year, the Reserve Bank of India had said that it would allow retail investors to directly buy and sell government securities on its platform. According to the notification, retail investors will need to open and maintain a Retail Direct Gilt Account with RBI to access its G-Sec platform. Using the portal, Retail investors can access the auctions …

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Non-residents can easily open NPS account online

3 years, 6 months ago

Non-residents can easily open NPS account online

Live Mint

Non-Resident Indian or NRI can open an National Pension System account online if he/she has a PAN card and an account in a bank. NPS is a retirement savings scheme wherein subscribers are allotted a Permanent Retirement Account Number which is unique to every consumer. By investing in NPS, one can get an additional tax benefit of ₹50,000 under Section …

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Here is a Step-by-step Guide to Open Demat Account

4 years ago

Here is a Step-by-step Guide to Open Demat Account

News 18

A Demat account, also known as Dematerialised account, allows people to invest in stocks and shares and hold them in an electronic format. Below is the step-by-step guide to open a Demat account with Groww: Step 1: On your smartphone, download Groww app or visit to Groww website – groww.in. https://groww.in/ Step 3: Provide the relevant details including occupation, income, …

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Why NRIs continue to invest across asset classes in the country

4 years, 2 months ago

Why NRIs continue to invest across asset classes in the country

The Hindu

A s the real estate sector picks up steam, courtesy new policies and low interest rates, there’s a particular consumer segment showing a renewed interest in investing: NRIs. Residential vs. commercial Affordable home prices, stricter regulatory measures along with increased transparency and greater consolidation in the sector have together created a profitable avenue for NRIs to invest in the Indian …

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