For NRIs, financial growth is a breeze with NRE and NRO accounts.
Basis | NRE | NRO |
Full Form | Non-Resident External Account | Non-Resident Ordinary Account |
Source of Funds | Income from outside Indian boundaries is credited to the NRE Account. (Foreign currency that is converted into INR at the prevailing exchange rate.) | Income within the Indian boundaries is credited to the NRO Account. |
Taxation | Interest earned is tax-free in India. | Interest earned is taxable in India. However, certain exemptions and dedications may apply. |
Currency | Maintained in INR. | Maintained in INR. |
Repatriation | Funds are freely repatriable overseas in foreign currency | While the principal amount in an NRO account is freely repatriable, the repatriation of interest is subject to certain conditions and restrictions. |
NRE holds income from outside India, while NRO is for income within India, such as rental income. Instead of letting money sit in the bank, NRIs can opt for mutual funds to fuel wealth creation.
Investing in mutual fund schemes not only promises better returns but also allows diversification across different countries, ensuring a smart and dynamic approach to growing funds. It’s the key to making your money work for you and not just gather dust in a bank account.
NRI mutual fund investments offer a chance to diversify across various countries, reducing risk. NRIs can conveniently repatriate funds, facilitating seamless financial management across borders.
Whether seeking stability or growth, Indian mutual funds offer diverse options tailored to NRI risk preferences.
Currency Conversion Charges- NRIs may face charges related to converting their foreign currency to Indian Rupees for mutual fund transactions.
Fund houses that accept investments from NRIs based in the US and Canada
- ABSL Mutual Fund
- L&T Mutual Fund
- SBI Mutual Fund
- UTI Mutual Fund
- ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund
- PPFAS Mutual Fund
- Sundaram Mutual Fund
- DHFL Pramerica Mutual Fund
Read More : Procedure to invest in mutual funds for NRIs