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Can loans raised against NRE fixed deposits be repaid out of funds in NRO accounts?

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The loans raised against NRE deposits can be repaid out of NRO funds but in such cases, the interest would be charged at commercial rate as in force from time to time.
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Ans. The loans raised against NRE deposits can be repaid out of NRO funds but in such cases, the interest would be charged at commercial rate as in force from time to time.
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Are NRO/NRE account holders eligible for loans/overdrafts against their fixed deposits?

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Yes. except for the purpose of relending, carrying on agricultural/plantation activities or for investment in real estate business. Loans against NRE fixed deposits can, however, be utilised for investments in India on non-repatriation basis, in certain specified areas and for acquisition of flats/houses subject to prescribed conditions.
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Ans. Yes. except for the purpose of relending, carrying on agricultural/plantation activities or for investment in real estate business. Loans against NRE fixed deposits can, however, be utilised for investments in India on non-repatriation basis, in certain specified areas and for acquisition of flats/houses subject to prescribed conditions.
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How can I transfer funds from my NRO fixed deposits?

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To transfer funds to another account of yours in ICICI Bank, you can use ICICI Bank’s Internet banking facility. Log on to your online account and click to the ‘e-cheques’ section and follow the instructions provided there.
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Can funds in NRE/ NRO accounts be repatriated outside India?

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Banks in India have been authorised to allow repatriation of funds held in NRE accounts freely. Funds held in NRO accounts which would generally be from a local source cannot ordinarily be repatriated outside India. Reserve Bank would consider repatriation of such funds on the merits of each case provided it is satisfied that the funds are of a repatriable nature and have not also lost their identity.
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Funds held in NRE accounts can be repatriated abroad freely. Funds held in NRO accounts which would generally be from a local source cannot be repatriated outside India. Interest earned on funds in NRO accounts during the financial year 1994-95 and onwards can however, be remitted to the extent permitted by Reserve Bank (See Answers to Question 59 and 60). Yes.
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Banks in India have been authorised to allow repatriation of funds held in NRE accounts freely. Funds held in NRO accounts which would generally be from a local source cannot ordinarily be repatriated outside India. Reserve Bank would consider repatriation of such funds on the merits of each case provided it is satisfied that the funds are of a repatriable nature and have not also lost their identity.
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Ans. Funds held in NRE accounts can be repatriated abroad freely. Funds held in NRO accounts which would generally be from a local source cannot be repatriated outside India. Interest earned on funds in NRO accounts during the financial year 1994-95 and onwards can however, be remitted to the extent permitted by Reserve Bank (See Answers to Question 59 and 60). Ans. Yes.
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What are NRE and NRO accounts?

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Non-Resident (External) Rupee (NRE) account is a rupee account from which funds are freely repatriable. It can be opened with either funds remitted from abroad or local funds maintained in NRE/ FCNR accounts, which can be remitted abroad. The deposits can be used for all legitimate purposes. The balance in the account is freely repatriable. Interest credited to the NRE accounts is exempt from tax in the hands of the NRI.
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What is the distinction among NRE and NRO Accounts?

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Balances held in NRE accounts can be repatriated abroad freely, while funds in NRO accounts cannot be remitted abroad but have to be used only for local payments in rupees. Funds due to the non-resident accountholder which do not qualify, under the Exchange Control regulations, for remittance outside India are required to be credited to NRO accounts.
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What are NRE, FCNR and NRO accounts?

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NRE account is a Rupee denominated account which is fully repatriable. Funds into this account will have to be received from outside India. You can open either a SB account (liquid account provided with a check book) or a Fixed deposit. The minimum period for an NRE fixed deposit is 12 months. FCNR accounts can be opened in five different currencies viz., US dollar, Pound Sterling, Euro, Jap Yen, Canadian Dollar & Australian Dollar.
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How do I create a Fixed Deposit using the funds in my NRE / NRO Rupee Savings Account?

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You can create a Fixed Deposit online using the NetBanking facility provided against your NRE / NRO Rupee Savings Account. In case you do not have NetBanking access, you can fill the application form and send it to your branch in India.
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What is the distinction between NRE accounts and NRO accounts?

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Funds remitted from abroad and which are of repatriable nature can be credited to NRE accounts. Local funds which do not qualify, under the exchange control regulations, for remittance outside India can be credited to NRO accounts.
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Can I transfer funds between NRE Accounts?

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Yes. Transfer of funds from NRE Accounts maintained by two different persons may be allowed for bonafide personal purposes such as personal expenses, education of children, and gifts.
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What is the status of NRO/NRE accounts on the return of the accounts holder to India?

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Banks have been advised to redesignate such accounts as resident accounts on return of the account holder to India. No. Banks have been advised to continue to pay interest at the contracted rate till the maturity of the deposit if the deposit is held for the full term even after conversion into resident rupee account.
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How do I renew my NRE / FCNR / NRO fixed deposit?

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These deposits are automatically renewed by the branch in India for the same period. In case you want a change in period or amount you will have to write to the Indian branch.
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Can NRO/NRE accounts be maintained by NRIs jointly with residents?

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NRO accounts can be held jointly with residents, However, NRE accounts cannot be held jointly with residents.
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What is the difference between NRE & NRO bank accounts?

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Under NRE [Non Resident (External) Rupee Account] accounts, funds can be repatriated whereas funds under NRO [Ordinary Non Resident Rupee Account] accounts are non repatriable. Yes, you need to have two separate trading accounts for investments with repatriation and non-repatriation basis. At the same time you also need to have two separate bank accounts respectively i.e. NRE and NRO account which would be linked with your trading account.
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Can I open NRE, FCNR & NRO accounts in joint names?

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Yes, you can open NRE & FCNR jointly provided the other person is also an NRI. These accounts cannot be jointly held with an Indian resident. NRO accounts can be jointly held with an Indian resident.
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What are current interest rates on NRE, NRO & FCNR accounts?

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Please visit the website of Indian operations (www.statebankofindia.com) and click on the box "Interest Rates" located at the bottom left hand corner of the home page.
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What is the status of NRO/NRE accounts on the return of the account holder to India?

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RBI has advised banks to re-designate such accounts as resident accounts on return of the account holder to India. per section 6(5) of FEMA, NRI can continue to hold the securities, which he/she had purchased as a resident Indian, even after he/she has become a non-resident Indian, but has to transfer the shares to his NRO (Non Resident Ordinary) account.
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How do I remit funds into my NRE / NRO Rupee Savings Account?

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Quickremit - Our completely online remittance service that enables you to remit funds to a beneficiary in India from the US, UK and Singapore. IndiaLink - A fast and efficient way to send remittances to India through Exchange Houses in the Gulf. Telegraphic transfer - SWIFT money transfers into your account from any of our correspondent banks overseas.
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Can I transfer funds from my NRO account to an NRE / FCNR Account?

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Funds from NRO account cannot be transferred to an NRE / FCNR account since funds in an NRO account cannot be repatriated outside India
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How and when must the loans be repaid?

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All outstanding loan balances MUST be repaid after the 10 year interest free loan period has expired. Employees will be given the opportunity to either repay the outstanding loan balance at that time and have the shares transferred from the Trustee into their name - or alternatively employees may instruct the Trustee to sell the shares on their behalf. The resulting sale proceeds will be used to repay the outstanding loan plus a brokerage fee, and the balance will be forwarded to the employee.
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How are the loans repaid?

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The typical financing package involves a three year facility and the repayment terms call for monthly repayments of principal and payments of interest. The interest rate is fixed at the outset and the monthly payment to ETV CAPITAL is therefore for a fixed amount.
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