HOME ABOUT US NEWSROOM DOWNLOADS CONTACT US ONLINE TRANSACTION
 
 
     
  Mutual Funds for NRIs, Mutual Funds Investment In India | Invest In Indian Mutual Funds  
 


Welcome to our NRI Zone .


Q. Who are entitled to invest in Mutual Fund schemes in India ?
A. NRIs / Persons of Indian Origin are entitled to invest in Mutual Fund schemes in India under a general permission from the Reserve Bank of India.


Q How can an NRI investor invest in Mutual Fund schemes in India ?
A NRI Investors can invest in our schemes either through money lying to the credit of their NRO / NRE / FCNR Account or through approved Banking Channels.

Q How can an NRI Investors seek repatriation of the redemption proceeds ?
A. NRI Investors can seek repatriation of the redemption proceeds on their investment where the investment is made through approved banking channels or by debit to their NRE / FCNR Account. Income earned on NRI investments by way of dividend is freely repatriable irrespective of the source of investment.

Q. What is the TAX treatment for NRI investor ?
A. The tax treatment for NRI investors with respect to Mutual Fund investments is the same that is applicable for Resident Investors except that applicable tax would be deducted at source for NRIs.

Q. What is the entry / Exit load on SIP ?
A.  Entry Load : Nil
     Exit Load: For redemption within 2 years from the date of allotment of units, irrespective of the amount of the investment – 1%

Q. How is TDS calculated for NRI Investment ?
A. With effect from 1st June, 2006 Securities Transaction Tax will be deducted @ 0.25%.

TDS rate for Short Term NRI investor's under Equity Scheme(s) = 15% (A)
Surcharge = A x 10% = 1.5% (B)
Education Cess = A + B x 3% = 0.495% (C)
TDS to be deducted = A + B + C = 16.99%

TDS rate for Short Term NRI investor's under Non - Equity Scheme(s) = 30% (A)
Surcharge = A x 10% = 3% (B)
Education Cess = A + B x 3% = 0.99% (C)
TDS to be deducted = A + B + C = 33.99%

TDS rate for Long Term NRI investor's under Equity Scheme(s) = NIL

TDS rate for Long Term NRI investor's under Non-Equity Scheme(s) = 20% with indexation benefit. (A)
Surcharge = A x 10% = 2% (B)
Education Cess = A + B x 3% = 0.66% (C)
TDS to be deducted = A + B + C = 22.66%

Tax Reckoner for Financial Year 2010 - 11