{"id":5586,"date":"2022-12-27T11:09:54","date_gmt":"2022-12-27T11:09:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.indusind.bank.in\/iblogs\/?p=5586"},"modified":"2026-08-21T15:56:26","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T10:26:26","slug":"nris-coming-to-india-indusind-bank-welcomes-with-their-best-in-class-nri-banking-services","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.indusind.bank.in\/iblogs\/manage-your-finance\/nris-coming-to-india-indusind-bank-welcomes-with-their-best-in-class-nri-banking-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Moving to India? Explore IndusInd Bank\u2019s NRI Banking Services"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you&#8217;re moving to India, you need the right account for your overseas earnings, a separate place for income earned in India and reliable ways to transfer and manage money across countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>IndusInd Bank\u2019s NRI banking services cover NRE and NRO accounts, fixed deposits, international remittances and digital account management. These services help you maintain your financial connection in India without mixing overseas earnings with income received here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Understanding NRI Banking in India<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>NRI banking is designed for Indians who live outside the country but continue to earn, save, invest or meet financial commitments in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The right banking setup depends on three simple questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Is the money earned outside India or within India?<\/li><li>Do you need the funds for expenses or investments in India?<\/li><li>Do you plan to transfer the money back to your country of residence?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>An NRE account is used mainly for overseas earnings, while an NRO account is used for income received in India. Fixed deposits help you earn a fixed return on eligible funds, and remittance services allow you to transfer money between India and your country of residence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your NRI banking status is governed by FEMA rules. Your income-tax residential status follows separate tax rules. One status does not automatically decide the other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Essential Banking Services Available to NRIs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not every NRI needs the same banking products. Someone earning rent in India has different requirements from someone transferring an overseas salary to support family members. Understanding each service helps you choose the right combination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>NRE and NRO Accounts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A Non-Resident External or NRE account is used to deposit overseas earnings in India. Foreign currency transferred into the account is converted into Indian Rupees. Both the principal and interest are freely repatriable, which means they can be transferred abroad. Interest earned on an eligible NRE account is exempt from income tax in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Non-Resident Ordinary or NRO account is used to manage income earned or received in India. This includes rent, dividends, pension and other local income. Interest earned on the account is taxable in India, and the bank deducts TDS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Current income in an NRO account can be transferred abroad after completing the required tax formalities. Other eligible balances can be repatriated up to USD 1 million in a financial year, subject to applicable rules and documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you earn money both abroad and in India, maintaining separate NRE and NRO accounts makes tracking, taxation and fund transfers easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>International Money Transfers and Remittances<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>International remittance services help NRIs send money to India for family expenses, investments, EMIs, education, medical needs and other financial commitments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>IndusInd Bank provides different ways to transfer money to India. Indus Fast Remit currently supports online remittances from Singapore, Australia and Hong Kong. NRIs in other countries can use telegraphic or wire transfers through the SWIFT network and authorised banking channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before sending money, check:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The exchange rate offered for the transfer<\/li><li>Transfer fees and intermediary-bank charges<\/li><li>The beneficiary\u2019s name, account number and IFSC<\/li><li>The purpose of the remittance<\/li><li>The expected processing time<\/li><li>The account to which the money should be credited<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Funds held in an NRE account can be sent abroad along with the accumulated interest. Transfers from an NRO account follow separate repatriation and tax rules. Keep the source-of-funds and tax documents ready when transferring a large amount from an NRO account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fixed Deposits for NRIs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>NRI fixed deposits are useful when you have funds that you do not need immediately and want to earn a fixed return for a chosen tenure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>IndusInd Bank offers three main deposit options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>NRE Fixed Deposit:<\/strong> This is an Indian Rupee deposit funded through eligible overseas earnings or an NRE account. The principal and interest are fully repatriable, and the interest is exempt from income tax in India for eligible NRIs.<\/li><li><strong>NRO Fixed Deposit:<\/strong> This is suitable for income earned in India. Interest is taxable, and repatriation follows NRO account rules.<\/li><li><strong>FCNR Deposit:<\/strong> This lets you keep overseas earnings in a permitted foreign currency. Since the deposit is not converted into Indian Rupees, it protects the deposited amount from INR exchange-rate movement. The principal and interest are repatriable, and the interest is exempt from Indian income tax for eligible account holders.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Compare the interest rate, deposit tenure, currency, premature-withdrawal rules and tax treatment before booking a deposit. Select a tenure that matches when you expect to need the money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Digital Banking and Account Management<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Living abroad should not prevent you from handling everyday banking tasks in India. IndusInd Bank provides digital channels that allow NRI customers to access and manage their accounts remotely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Net banking:<\/strong> Check balances, transfer funds, pay bills and book deposits.<\/li><li><strong>IndusInd Bank Mobile Banking app:<\/strong> View account details, make payments and complete fund transfers from your phone.<\/li><li><strong>WhatsApp Banking:<\/strong> Receive balance information, recent transaction details and other account updates through the registered WhatsApp number.<\/li><li><strong>Video Branch:<\/strong> Connect with a branch manager or relationship manager, get account updates, transfer funds and open eligible FD or RD accounts through a video call.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How IndusInd Bank Supports Your Financial Needs in India<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>IndusInd Bank brings different NRI banking requirements together through accounts, deposits, remittances and digital services. This makes it easier to manage money earned abroad as well as financial commitments in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on your requirement, you can use the bank\u2019s services to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Maintain overseas earnings in an NRE account<\/li><li>Receive rent, pension or other Indian income in an NRO account<\/li><li>Transfer money to and from India<\/li><li>Build fixed deposits in Indian Rupees or eligible foreign currencies<\/li><li>Manage regular payments and investments<\/li><li>Access your account while living overseas<\/li><li>Get information on NRI tax, FEMA and repatriation rules through Indus NEAT<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are comparing the best NRE account in India for your needs, look beyond a single feature. Check the balance requirement, digital access, remittance options, deposit facilities, service support and account charges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eligible customers with property-related requirements can separately explore home-loan or loan-against-property options. Check the eligibility, property conditions, repayment source and documentation before applying for a mortgage loan for NRI needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Getting Started with IndusInd Bank NRI Banking<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The process starts with choosing an account based on your residential status and source of income.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Confirm your NRI status:<\/strong> Make sure you qualify to open and maintain an NRI account under the applicable FEMA rules. If you have returned to India permanently, contact the bank to update your existing accounts instead of opening a new NRI account.<\/li><li><strong>Choose the right account:<\/strong> Select an NRE account for overseas earnings, an NRO account for Indian income or both if you receive money from both sources.<\/li><li><strong>Keep the required documents ready:<\/strong> These generally include a recent photograph, passport copies, PAN or Form 60, valid proof of NRI status and overseas or Indian address proof. Seafarers also need their Continuous Discharge Certificate and employment contract.<\/li><li><strong>Start the online application:<\/strong> Visit the official<a href=\"https:\/\/www.indusind.bank.in\/in\/en\/nri.html\"> IndusInd Bank NRI banking page<\/a> and select the NRE or NRO account-opening option. Enter your personal, contact, tax and overseas-residence details carefully.<\/li><li><strong>Complete document and KYC verification:<\/strong> Submit the required documents and complete the verification process according to the instructions provided during the application.<\/li><li><strong>Fund and activate the account:<\/strong> Transfer money from a permitted source, set up digital banking and check the operating instructions for joint holders or mandate holders.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The online application-status option allows you to continue or track your NRI online account-opening request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The right NRI banking setup should match the source of your money and how you plan to use it. Keeping overseas earnings, Indian income and remittances organised from the beginning makes everyday banking and tax reporting much simpler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Q1. Can an NRI Manage an IndusInd Bank Account While Residing Outside India?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. An NRI can manage an IndusInd Bank account from outside India through net banking, the IndusInd Bank Mobile Banking app, WhatsApp Banking and Video Branch. These services support balance checks, fund transfers, bill payments, deposit booking and account-related requests. Some service requests require additional documents or verification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Q2. What Happens to My Resident Savings Account When I Become an NRI?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You cannot continue using a regular resident savings account after becoming an NRI. Inform the bank and get the account redesignated as an NRO account. This allows you to continue receiving eligible Indian income while following FEMA rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Q3. Can an NRI Add an Indian Resident as a Mandate Holder for the Account?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. An NRI can appoint an Indian resident as a mandate holder after completing the bank\u2019s documentation. The mandate holder can carry out permitted local payments and approved account transactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A mandate does not transfer ownership of the account. The resident mandate holder cannot use the funds for personal benefit or transfer money abroad to anyone other than the NRI account holder. All transactions remain subject to the account mandate and applicable RBI rules.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re moving to India, you need the right account for your overseas earnings, a separate place for income earned in India and reliable ways to transfer and manage money across countries. IndusInd Bank\u2019s NRI banking services cover NRE and NRO accounts, fixed deposits, international remittances and digital account management. 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