Invest in Indian Real Estate from Anywhere in the World

Yes. NRIs (Non-Resident Indians) can buy residential and commercial property in India without RBI permission. The only restriction is on agricultural land, plantation property, and farmhouses, which require special approval. All transactions must comply with FEMA regulations.

You'll need a valid passport and PAN card, NRE/NRO bank account details, OCI/PIO card (if applicable), and funds remitted from abroad through proper banking channels. For resale property, the seller's title documents and NOC from society are also required.

Yes. NRIs commonly use POA to authorise a trusted person in India to handle property transactions on their behalf. The POA must be notarised and attested by the Indian Embassy or Consulate in your country of residence.

When an NRI sells property in India, the buyer is required to deduct TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) at 20% for long-term capital gains or 30% for short-term. NRIs can apply for a lower deduction certificate from the Income Tax department if their actual tax liability is lower.

Sale proceeds can be repatriated abroad up to USD 1 million (approx. ₹8.5 crore) per financial year from an NRO account, subject to payment of applicable taxes and filing of Form 15CA/15CB. NRE account funds are freely repatriable. Proper documentation and CA certification is essential.

Bengaluru (IT corridor) and Mumbai (commercial areas) typically offer 3–4% annual rental yields. Pune, Hyderabad, and Noida are showing 2.5–3.5% yields with better capital appreciation potential. Tier-2 cities like Chandigarh, Kochi, and Jaipur are increasingly popular among NRI investors seeking lower entry prices.