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What is an NRO Account?

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The Non Resident Ordinary (NRO) Account is a savings account held in India, in Indian rupees. The NRO account can be funded through NRI income in India. Only the interest in an NRO account is repatriable. Interest income on this account is liable for Indian Income Taxes.
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A NRO bank account is an ordinary saving bank account opened for Non resident Indians. This is why it is known as Non-Resident Ordinary account. Since it is an ordinary account i.e. as good as a normal saving bank account, monies lying in NRO account cannot be taken outside the country or in other words, the monies lying in NRO account are not repatriable.
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How can I fund my NRE/ NRO Account?

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Funding your YES BANK Global Indian Account is easy. YES BANK has a number of corresponding banking relationships that you could use to wire the funds to your account. Use these details depending on the currency you are remitting in: The Average Quarterly Balance for your NRE Savings Account is INR 10,000, which is roughly equivalent to US$ 220
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Are the funds in the NRO account taxable?

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Yes, the interest on NRO Savings Account is subject to tax deduction at source as per the applicable tax rates.
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What is the distinction between NRE account and NRO account?

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Balances held in NRE accounts can be repatriated abroad freely, whereas funds in NRO account cannot be remitted abroad but used only for local payments in rupees. Consequently, funds remitted from abroad or local funds which can otherwise be remitted abroad to the account holder can only be credited to NRE accounts. Funds 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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Ans. Balances held in NRE accounts can be repatriated abroad freely, whereas funds in NRO account cannot be remitted abroad but used only for local payments in rupees. Consequently, funds remitted from abroad or local funds which can otherwise be remitted abroad to the account holder can only be credited to NRE accounts. Funds 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 is the minimum amount with which I can open an NRO Savings Account?

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The minimum amount required to open an NRO Savings Account is INR 10,000 or its equivalent in foreign currency. You would be required to maintain an Average Quarterly Balance of INR 10,000/- only.
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Can I repatriate funds from my NRO Savings Account?

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You can repatriate upto USD 1 million, for bonafide purposes, per calendar year from balances in NRO accounts subject to payment of applicable taxes. The limit of USD 1 million per year includes sale proceeds of immovable properties held by NRIs/PIO (Person of Indian Origin) for a period of 10 years. In case a property is sold after being held for less than 10 years, remittance can be made if the sale proceeds have been held by the NRI/PIO for the balance period in eligible investments.
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How do I access my NRO Savings Account while I am abroad?

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You can access your NRO Savings Account through NetBanking & PhoneBanking. Please click here to know more.
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What currencies can I deposit in an NRO savings account?

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You can deposit any major currency in this account including INR. YES BANK will convert it into INR and open your NRO Savings Account. Your NRO Savings Account will be maintained in only INR. Your NRO Savings Account is a perfect avenue to manage your earnings in India (e.g. rent from your property in India, dividends from your investments in India etc). If you’re looking to manage funds from your earnings abroad, we’d suggest you open an NRE Savings Account
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Can I have joint holders for my NRO Savings Account?

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Yes, you can open your NRO Savings Account jointly with another Non-Resident Indian or Resident Indian. Definitely. All you need to do is fill in a Mandate Letter along with your Account Opening Form, that authorizes any member of your family resident in India to operate your NRO Savings Account.
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What is the difference between NRE account, NRO account and FCNR account?

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Non-Resident (External) Rupee (NRE) account can be opened by any NRI with authorized dealers and with banks authorized by the Reserve Bank to maintain such account. For opening these accounts, the funds are required to be remitted to India through any bank from the country of residence of the prospective account holder. The accounts may be maintained in any form e.g. savings, current, recurring or fixed deposit account etc.
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Can I have Joint Account holders for my NRO Savings Account?

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Yes. You can hold an account jointly with resident or non-resident Indian(s). Alternately, you can authorize an Indian resident to operate your account by submitting a mandate letter. Travellers Cheques can be used to credit/open the account.
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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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Q3.: What is the distinction among NRE account and NRO account?

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Ans: Balances held in NRE accounts can be repatriated abroad freely, whereas funds in NRO account are not generally repatriable. Repatriation of balances held in NRO accounts is allowed subject to certain conditions. Funds remitted from abroad or local funds which can otherwise be remitted abroad to the account holder can be credited to NRE accounts.
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What are the permissible debits/credits to the NRO Savings Account?

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There are no restrictions on the debits from NRO Savings Account. Credit of funds representing legitimate dues of the account holder from local sources for e.g. current income in India like rent etc. and proceeds of remittances received from abroad through normal banking channels can be freely credited.
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What taxes am I liable to pay if I have an NRO Savings Account?

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The interest is subject to income tax deduction at source @ 30% plus applicable surcharge plus education cess.
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What are the payment services available for my NRO Savings Account?

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With HDFC Bank's Payment Services, you can bid goodbye to queues and paper work. Our range of payment options makes it easy for you to pay for a variety of utilities and services. Please click here to know more about Payment Services.
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Are temporary overdrawings permitted in NRO Savings Bank account?

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Yes. Authorised dealers may allow such overdrawings up to Rs. 1,000/- subject to the condition that the overdrawings together with the interest payable thereon are cleared within a period of two weeks.
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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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What are the rules regarding Debit cards for NRO / NRE Account holders?

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A Debit card is valid globally and can be used to withdraw funds from your NRE savings account. NRO Account holders receive only an ATM card, as per RBI regulations.
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Are the funds in my NRO Savings Account taxable in India?

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Under the current tax regime in India, the interest earned on your NRO Savings account is subject to income tax deduction at rate of 30.6% The principal amount is not repatriable and can be used only for local payments. However, the interest earned is fully repatriable. Other current incomes such as pensions, dividends, rent, etc are also repatriable, subject to producing the appropriate certificate from a chartered accountant.
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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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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 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 are N.R.O. accounts?

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The accounts of erstwhile Resident Indian are designated as Non-Resident Ordinary (NRO) Accounts. NRIs can also open NRO accounts for collecting their local accruals in India. The rates of interest on domestic deposits are applicable to these accounts. Income Tax is deductible at source on the interest earned. Remittance/s upto USD 1 Mn. for any purpose per calendar year from the balances in NRO Accounts is permitted subject to payment of applicable taxes. The limit of USD 1 Mn.
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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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