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India is a land of opportunity that places premium on enterprise and creativity.I invite you, the Overseas Indians, to make use of the investment and business opportunities that india now offers. This is the time for all of us to become strategic partners in India's progress. By Dr. Manmohan Singh, Hon'ble Prime Minister of India
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Returning Indians – All you need to know
Returning Indians – All you need to know On the occasion of the Tenth Pravasi Bhartiya Divas, Overseas Indian Facilitation Centre (OIFC) jointly with its knowledge partner Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India Pvt Ltd have compiled a publication 'Returning Indians - All that you need to know'.

From rules to regulations to softer aspects like culture, 'Returning Indians' is the single publication that a returning Indian can refer to for guidance. The publication is a ready reckoner for:
  • Understanding the definitions of NRI and OCI
  • Overview of Indian landscape, including lifestyle, investment avenues, taxation and banking systems
  • Rules specific to NRIs/PIOs
  • Steps to be taken before travelling to India
  • Schemes and measures undertaken by the Central and OIFC partner State Governments for the welfare and growth of the overseas Indian community
Product Cost
India: INR 500
International: INR 500
* Additional courier charges applicable

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To book your copy, please send a request to oifc@cii.in
Homeward Bound - A regulatory and investment handbook for Overseas Indians'
Homeward Bound - A regulatory and investment handbook for Overseas Indians'India is today considered as the 2nd most favored destination for FDI. Where large multinationals are flocking to India as a preferred country for doing business, a growing number of Overseas Indians, in their capacity as individuals, are also exploring opportunities to invest in the Indian Market. To ease their process of investment, the Overseas Indian Facilitation Centre jointly with Ernst & Young have compiled the publication 'Homeward Bound - A regulatory and investment handbook for Overseas Indians'. 'Homeward Bound' provides a comprehensive, one point reference source for handy information for the NRIs & PIOs, ranging from opportunity areas for investment, to regulatory aspects and income tax provisions.

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OIFC Investment Tool kit for Global Indians
OIFC Investment Tool kit for Global IndiansTo facilitate ease of doing business in India, the OIFC has put together a practical, easy to use 'Investment Tool-Kit' – a simple, practical step by step guide for global investors wanting to invest in India.

A ready reckoner for

Investment policies and procedures in India
Range of compliance requirements and clearances required
Sector and state specific investment opportunities
State government nodal investment points.

Buy Now ! To book your copy, please send a request to oifc@cii.in
Guide Book for Overseas Indians on Foreign Direct Investments in India
OIFC has a mandate to cover broad areas: investment facilitation, knowledge networking and ensuring business-to-business partnerships. This guide book paper gives an insight into the investment procedures and handholds the overseas Indian investor through Foreign Direct Investments, Portfolio Investments, Acquisition & Transfer of Immovable Property in India, Establishment of offices in India, and other issues related to Investment and Remittance Facility for NRIs / PIOs / Foreign Nationals, Bank Accounts etc.
Guidebook for OI on FDI (962 kb)
Guide Book for Overseas Indians on Taxation and Other Important Matters
The guide book gives a peep into the taxation rules and regulatory framework and other important matters relevant to financial transactions with respect to the specific needs of the overseas Indians.
Guidebook on Taxation for OI (1.14 mb)
Attracting FDI from the Indian Diaspora: The Way Forward
India has the world’s second largest diaspora next to China with a substantive presence in all the six continents. Non-Resident Indians (NRI) and People of Indian Origin (PIO) have transferred knowledge and expertise, added to India’s income through remittances. This paper investigates and provides some important policy recommendations that will allow for greater FDI from the Indian diaspora.
Attracting FDI from Indian Diaspora (367 kb)
Promoting Investments from the Indian Diaspora: A New Beginning
This report investigates the major themes revolving around Diasporic investment flows in India in comparison to China providing some key initiatives and policy suggestions undertaken by the Government to maintain sustained engagement of the Indian diaspora with India.
Promoting Investments from the Indian Diaspora (327 kb)
Ready Reckoner for Overseas Indians
This guide brought out by OIFC and updated till November 30, 2007, brings together important information from the press notes, RBI master circulars, websites of Government of India and other reliable sources. It is divided into three parts. The first part deals with Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999, the second part deals with Taxation and third part deals with other important matters affecting the Overseas Indians.
Ready Reckoner (565 kb)
Remittances from Indian Diaspora: A Report
Non-Resident Indians (NRI) and People of Indian Origin (PIO) have emerged as the largest pool of knowledge, skills, resources and enterprise, acting as India’s brand ambassadors globally. One of the most important and noteworthy contribution has been made in the form of transfer of remittances in India, offsetting the rising trade deficits and building up India’s foreign exchange reserves.
Report on Remittances from the Diaspora (44 kb)

Mode of payment

Demand Drafts or Cheques are to be made in favour of:

Overseas Indian Facilitation Centre (OIFC), New Delhi, and couriered to:
Overseas Indian Facilitation Centre (OIFC), Confederation of Indian Industry, 249-F Sector 18 Udyog Vihar Phase IV, Gurgaon 122015, Haryana, India.

Payment can be made via wire transfer in our bank, as per details given below, under advice to us at telephone number 0124-4014055/56:

Beneficiary Name: Overseas Indian Facilitation Centre (OIFC)
Bank Name: Punjab National Bank
Bank Address: Jor Bagh, New Delhi-110 003. India
Account No. 0175000105015276
RTGS/IFSC Code: PUNB0017500
MICR Code: 110024051

Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs
Confederation of Indian Industry
OIFC is a not for profit public private initiative between the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs (MOIA) and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) aiming at expanding the economic engagement of the Indian diaspora with India.