How popular is investment in real estate and stocks and shares among NRIs?
Non-resident Indians are increasingly inclined towards ploughing back redemption proceeds from various NRI deposit schemes and investing them in real estate and stock markets. They are picking up equity stakes in Indian companies and form a major component of the country's foreign direct investment (FDI).

Investment scenario has certainly undergone a paradigm shift in India. Gone are the days when potential investors used to sought after investment options like equity bonds and park money in shares where your return ranges between 5.55 to 6%. Data showcased by property surveys show that returns from rental incomes on investment in commercial property in Indian metros, is around 10.5%, the highest in the world.

Being a vibrant democracy with a large democratic set-up supplemented by a broad-based legal framework including arbitration and an independent judicial system, it boasts of a vast network of bank branches, financial institutions and well-organized capital and money markets.  These attributes make India a favourable destination for NRI in-vestments.

Special NRI quota is also provided for various land sales by Government. Special Grants and services are also provided to the NRI population to lure more and more foreign investment. All the leading banks and financial institutions have separate NRI dealing services that cover NRE, NRO bank accounts, housing loans and other home loan related products. You can also refer to the various bank websites to find out further details about the NRI investment procedures and the help available