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Q I would like start a good fast food centre in Mumbai. Please advise how I can start it. I am an NRI living in Qatar for last 15 years and now want to settle down in Mumbai. Please advise me whether I can start or I need any partner?

Published on: Jun 30, 2011, Last updated on: Jun 30, 2011
Categories:Functional Areas, Doing Business in India

Q Intend to invest and put up a 150 room- five star hotel near the proposed Navi Mumbai International Airport, Navi Mumbai, Mumbai. Would like to know the pros and cons and the feasibility?

Published on: Jun 30, 2011, Last updated on: Jun 30, 2011
Categories:Real Estate, Functional Areas, Doing Business in India

Q I am holding Indian equity stock. If I change my nationality to British what will be the implication on my stock holding? I am an Indian citizen with permanent residency for UK?

Published on: Jun 30, 2011, Last updated on: Jun 30, 2011
Categories:Investment Instruments, Direct Investment, Functional Areas

Q When an FD matures in an NRO account, can the funds be repatriated outside India? Apart from TDS of 30.9%, is there any other tax or legal implications? I am having my NRE account in HDFC bank for last 4 years?

Published on: Jun 30, 2011, Last updated on: Jun 30, 2011
Categories:Investment Instruments, Direct Investment, Functional Areas , Source: Knowledge Partner

Q Need to open an advertising firm in Bangalore or Cochin. I am working in the Middle East. I am planning to start with placing big outdoor advertising digital screens in populated area. Pease advise how I can start this business?

Published on: Jun 30, 2011, Last updated on: Jun 30, 2011
Categories:Functional Areas, Doing Business in India

Q I am an Indian in Middle East & would like to setup a chain of restaurants across India. Am I eligible to invest in India as an NRI or as a resident Indian?

Published on: Jun 30, 2011, Last updated on: Jun 30, 2011
Categories:Functional Areas, Doing Business in India

Q I am an NRI settled in Dubai. We want to invest in Iron ore mining in India with a UAE local as the main partner to invest about USD 10.00 million. What is the Indian Government policy about foreign investment and repatriation?

Published on: Jun 30, 2011, Last updated on: Jun 30, 2011
Categories:Functional Areas, Doing Business in India

Q I am currently considering potential business opportunities in India preferably in franchising. I request you to suggest a profitable franchise with approximate investment of Rs 5 million to Rs 10 million (US$ 110,375 to US$ 220,750).

Published on: May 30, 2011, Last updated on: May 30, 2011
Categories:Functional Areas, Doing Business in India

Q I am from Dubai and want to invest Rs 1 lakh (US$ 2207) per month. My preferred areas are mutual fund, Insurance and metals business. Please advice.

Published on: May 30, 2011, Last updated on: May 30, 2011
Categories:Investment Instruments, Direct Investment, Functional Areas

Q How can I invest in Silver in India?

Published on: May 30, 2011, Last updated on: May 30, 2011
Categories:Investment Instruments, Direct Investment, Functional Areas , Source: Knowledge Partner

Q I am an Indian now residing in Abu Dhabi and want to invest Rs 5000 (US$ 110) monthly for maximum five years. Can you advise me some profitable investment? Is mutual fund a good option?

Published on: May 30, 2011, Last updated on: May 30, 2011
Categories:Investment Instruments, Direct Investment, Functional Areas , Source: Knowledge Partner

Q My wife, an OCI, inherited some money after her mother’s death. Would there be any Indian taxes levied on this inheritance? Both of us are US citizens and live in the US currently. Both have NRE and NRO accounts.

Published on: May 30, 2011, Last updated on: May 30, 2011
Categories:Investment Instruments, Functional Areas

Q I am in the process of setting up an international school in Coimbatore, India with the franchise of Zee school. I want to know the benefits as an NRI to invest into this venture and how OIFC can help me?

Published on: Apr 21, 2011, Last updated on: Apr 21, 2011
Categories:Education, Functional Areas, Doing Business in India

Q I am looking for permanent income of around two lakhs per month through a business or investments. Need your advice and my budget is Rs 10 lakhs?

Published on: Mar 30, 2011, Last updated on: Mar 30, 2011
Categories:Investment Instruments, Direct Investment, Functional Areas , Source: Knowledge Partner

Q I am looking at investing about Rs 50 lacs in Fixed Deposit. There is also the option to invest in FMP and/or MIP. Can you please advise me the best route I should take to maximize returns?

Published on: Mar 30, 2011, Last updated on: Mar 30, 2011
Categories:Investment Instruments, Direct Investment, Functional Areas , Source: Premium Knowledge Partner

Q I am an NRI with US nationality and my parents’ (both deceased) home will be sold in the next few months and the proceeds will be divided equally among the siblings. What is the best way to deposit my share of the money in an Indian bank?

Published on: Mar 30, 2011, Last updated on: Mar 30, 2011
Categories:Real Estate, Functional Areas , Source: Knowledge Partner

Q I am in Kenya. How can I invest effectively in the stock market in India?

Published on: Mar 30, 2011, Last updated on: Mar 30, 2011
Categories:Investment Instruments, Direct Investment, Functional Areas

Q I want to invest in the Indian share-market. What is the procedure to do so?

Published on: Mar 30, 2011, Last updated on: Mar 30, 2011
Categories:Investment Instruments, Direct Investment, Functional Areas

Q What are the rules and regulations to be followed for a Trust based in Delhi (India) to open up our branch centers in other states. Can the so called Branches operate bank account?

Published on: Jan 27, 2011, Last updated on: Jan 27, 2011
Categories:Investment Instruments, Functional Areas , Source: Knowledge Partner

Q I was born in India but am currently holding British Nationality. Does having an OCI exclude me from British protection when in India?

Published on: Jan 27, 2011, Last updated on: Jan 27, 2011
Categories:Investment Instruments, Functional Areas , Source: Knowledge Partner

Q I am a NRI, planning go back to India. My income in India will be mainly interest on NRE deposits and FCNR deposits. I want to know if I am required to pay tax on interest earned on the? I stayed outside India for more than 5 years.

Published on: Jan 27, 2011, Last updated on: Jan 27, 2011
Categories:Investment Instruments, Functional Areas , Source: Knowledge Partner

Q Can an NRI returning back to India, continue to hold his foreign earnings overseas, and gradually bring the money back to India as and when required?

Published on: Jan 27, 2011, Last updated on: Jan 27, 2011
Categories:Investment Instruments, Functional Areas , Source: Knowledge Partner

Q I would like to invest Indian Rupees 5 lakhs only. Is it possible?

Published on: Jan 27, 2011, Last updated on: Jan 27, 2011
Categories:Investment Instruments, Direct Investment, Functional Areas , Source: Knowledge Partner

Q What is the safest investment for 10 lakh rupees for a period of 1 year in today's market condition in India? Apart from bank deposits which is the safest for a 1 year investment?

Published on: Jan 27, 2011, Last updated on: Jan 27, 2011
Categories:Investment Instruments, Direct Investment, Functional Areas

Q What investment allocation do you recommend for a 50 year old? What percentage should I have in equity, bonds, cash, and other investment assets? For my 20 year old children, should their allocation be much more aggressive?

Published on: Jan 27, 2011, Last updated on: Jan 27, 2011
Categories:Investment Instruments, Direct Investment, Functional Areas