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Q How safe it is to invest in Lavasa for some flat / villa? Is NRI allowed to keep the savings account in India operative or it needs to be closed compulsorily as per law?

Published on: May 17, 2013, Last updated on: May 17, 2013
Categories:Investment Sectors, Real Estate , Source: Knowledge Partner

Q I am going to buy an apartment in India by paying in various instalment schemes set by my builder. He is asking me to pay Service Tax 3.09% for labour and construction services for all the instalments. They are saying it is the rule. Please guide.

Published on: May 16, 2013, Last updated on: May 16, 2013
Categories:Investment Sectors, Real Estate , Source: Knowledge Partner

Q What are the procedures to open NRI/NRO account ? What is the difference between the two?

Published on: Apr 19, 2013, Last updated on: Apr 19, 2013
Categories:Investment Sectors, Investment Instruments, Direct Investment , Source: Knowledge Partner

Q I have a few Australian friends who would like to invest in Indian real estate. Are foreigners allowed to buy apartments, plots etc in India. if yes, how can they do it?

Published on: Apr 16, 2013, Last updated on: Apr 16, 2013
Categories:Investment Sectors, Real Estate , Source: Knowledge Partner

Q I just want to know the best secured return in any kind of investment. Would invest 1 million Indian Rupees.

Published on: Apr 12, 2013, Last updated on: Apr 12, 2013
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Q In case an Indian Citizen becomes a citizen of a different country then what happens to his property in India or investment in India in terms of PPF, NSC, Bank Deposits?

Published on: Apr 09, 2013, Last updated on: Apr 09, 2013
Categories:Investment Sectors, Investment Instruments, Direct Investment , Source: Knowledge Partner

Q Which bank is the best to open for foreign currency investment in India?

Published on: Apr 08, 2013, Last updated on: Apr 08, 2013
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Q I have transferred money from NRE account to NRO account and placed it in fixed deposit. Can this money (principle) be reverted back again to NRE account?

Published on: Apr 05, 2013, Last updated on: Apr 05, 2013
Categories:Investment Sectors, Investment Instruments, Direct Investment , Source: Premium Knowledge Partner

Q Service tax of 3.5-4.0 % approximately is charged on the residential properties under construction. Is this service tax applicable if the property instalments are made from an NRE account by any NRI?

Published on: Apr 02, 2013, Last updated on: Apr 02, 2013
Categories:Investment Sectors, Real Estate , Source: Knowledge Partner

Q How can an NRI register land in his name being outside India?

Published on: Mar 22, 2013, Last updated on: Mar 22, 2013
Categories:Investment Sectors, Real Estate , Source: Knowledge Partner

Q What is long term Infrastructure Bonds for NRE Account? How much interest does it yield?

Published on: Mar 14, 2013, Last updated on: Mar 14, 2013
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Q I am an NRI and have given loan to my brother to purchase property under his name. Now he wishes to payback from that property rent. How can my brother pay back to my NRI account from the income he receives from India?

Published on: Mar 13, 2013, Last updated on: Mar 13, 2013
Categories:Investment Sectors, Real Estate , Source: Knowledge Partner

Q I would like to settle down in Mumbai after I retire from my present job in Bahrain. Please advise me how I can best utilize my NRI deposits to reap regular monthly income for my expenses.

Published on: Mar 11, 2013, Last updated on: Mar 11, 2013
Categories:Investment Sectors, Investment Instruments, Direct Investment , Source: Premium Knowledge Partner

Q I am an NRI in UAE and am going to retire. My son & daughter both are NRI living in USA. Can I keep joint NRI-FCNR bank account with my son or daughter after my return back to India?

Published on: Mar 01, 2013, Last updated on: Mar 01, 2013
Categories:Investment Sectors, Investment Instruments, Direct Investment , Source: Premium Knowledge Partner

Q I am planning to retire and settle down in India. I want to invest in bank deposits. How much interest will I get?

Published on: Feb 25, 2013, Last updated on: Feb 25, 2013
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Q I am an NRI living abroad. Can I make fixed deposit in India in INR(NRE) in the name of my children? What is the highest limit for making fixed deposit and will there be any enquiry for source of income in future?

Published on: Feb 18, 2013, Last updated on: Feb 18, 2013
Categories:Investment Sectors, Investment Instruments, Direct Investment , Source: Premium Knowledge Partner

Q I need to know about plastic recycling business. What is the capital involved for this business? Need advice on feasibility and local consumers of end-products.

Published on: Feb 12, 2013, Last updated on: Feb 12, 2013
Categories:Investment Sectors, Investment Instruments, Doing Business in India , Source: Knowledge Partner

Q How can I start a manufacturing business in India? Building material, tiles, wall panels, flooring panels etc.

Published on: Feb 11, 2013, Last updated on: Feb 11, 2013
Categories:Investment Sectors, Investment Instruments, Doing Business in India , Source: Knowledge Partner

Q I am a person of Indian origin and have just become aware of what is probably the biggest infrastructure project in India - DMIC. Are you able to advise what investment vehicles currently exist for this specific project?

Published on: Feb 08, 2013, Last updated on: Feb 08, 2013
Categories:Investment Sectors, Investment Instruments, Doing Business in India , Source: Knowledge Partner

Q Want to open an engineering college. I need help in knowing the process and financing.

Published on: Feb 07, 2013, Last updated on: Feb 07, 2013
Categories:Investment Sectors, Investment Instruments, Doing Business in India , Source: Knowledge Partner

Q Is it necessary to present buyer and seller at the time of property registration? For NRIs is there any alternate way to register a sale dead ?

Published on: Feb 06, 2013, Last updated on: Feb 06, 2013
Categories:Investment Sectors, Investment Instruments, Direct Investment , Source: Knowledge Partner

Q I need guidance to start up a business in West Bengal with Rs 20 lakhs and subsequently pump in another 20 lakhs in 3-6 months. I've targeted cultivation of offbeat products and marketing outside India/locally.

Published on: Feb 05, 2013, Last updated on: Feb 05, 2013
Categories:Investment Sectors, Investment Instruments, Doing Business in India , Source: Knowledge Partner

Q I am an NRI and a senior citizen working in the Gulf for the past 15 years. I am planning to return to India in 3 months. What are the best options for investment to minimise tax?

Published on: Feb 01, 2013, Last updated on: Feb 01, 2013
Categories:Investment Sectors, Investment Instruments, Direct Investment , Source: Knowledge Partner

Q I have INR 20 lacs in my NRO account. Now I want to transfer that amount into my NRE account for making fixed deposit.

Published on: Jan 17, 2013, Last updated on: Jan 17, 2013
Categories:Investment Sectors, Investment Instruments, Direct Investment , Source: Premium Knowledge Partner

Q I just want to know the best secured return in any kind of investment in India. Would like to invest 10 lacs INR. Please let me know the various options available.

Published on: Dec 31, 2012, Last updated on: Dec 31, 2012
Categories:Investment Sectors, Investment Instruments, Direct Investment , Source: Premium Knowledge Partner