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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 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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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 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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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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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 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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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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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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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 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 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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What is an NRE Account?

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The Non Resident External (NRE) Account is a savings account held in India, in Indian rupees. The Principal and the interest in an NRE account is fully repatriable. Interest income is exempt from Indian Income Taxes.
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A NRE bank account is an external saving bank account opened for Non resident Indians. This is why it is known as Non-Resident External account. Since it is an external account, any monies lying in NRE account can be taken outside the country or in other words, the monies lying in NRE account are fully repatriable. This money can be converted into any foreign currency at the behest of the account holder and can be remitted outside the country.
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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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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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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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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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What are the documents required for closing an NRE / NRO a/c?

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A written account closure request letter to be signed by all account holders. The same to be submitted at any of the ABN AMRO Branches in India. Apply for... International Debit Card Automated Bank by Phone ------------------------------- Online Services NetBanking Bill Payment Online Funds Transfer ------------------------------- Mobile Banking Learn more about..
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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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