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Our NRI-focused offerings cater to global investors seeking the finest properties in Mumbai. With seamless investment opportunities, prime locations, and transparent processes, we provide a gateway to long-term value. Designed for those who aim to build enduring legacies in India’s most coveted real estate market.

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    Our NRI investment offerings are designed for those who seek simplicity and excellence. With transparent processes, prime locations, and a focus on long-term value, we make investing in Mumbai’s real estate effortless. Tailored for global investors, these opportunities are built to endure, ensuring a legacy that spans generations.

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NRI FAQ’S

  • Who is a Non-Resident Indian (NRI)?

  • Who is a PIO?

  • What is OCI?

  • Can NRIs buy real estate properties in India?

  • Is there any restriction on the number of properties NRIs can buy in India?

  • Can NRIs acquire commercial properties in India?

  • Can NRIs buy properties in India without the Reserve Bank’s permission?

  • What are the kind of properties an NRI/PIO cannot buy?

  • Can NRIs buy property in India acquire or dispose residential property by way of gift?

  • Can NRIs obtain loans for acquisition of a house/flat for residential purposes from financial institutions providing housing finance?

  • What is the Tax treatment for income generated from property selling or renting for NRI/PIO/OCI?

  • Does Capital Gains Tax (CGT) apply to NRI / PIO / OCI?

  • How does Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement work in case of NRIs?

An individual who resides outside India for employment, business, or vocation, or stays abroad with an intention of an indefinite duration, is considered a Non-Resident Indian (NRI). This also applies to individuals working in U.N. organizations or those temporarily assigned abroad by the Central/State Governments or Public Sector undertakings. Additionally, foreign nationals of Indian origin residing outside India are treated the same as NRIs.

A person of Indian origin refers to an individual (excluding citizens of Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, China, Iran, Nepal, or Bhutan) who:

Has ever held an Indian passport, or

Whose father or paternal grandfather was a citizen of India under the Constitution of India or the Citizenship Act, 1955.

The Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) is an immigration status that allows a foreign national of Indian origin to reside and work in India for an indefinite period.

Yes, Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) are permitted to buy and sell both residential and commercial properties in India.

NRIs face no limitations on the number of residential or commercial properties they can own in India. However, the law prohibits NRIs from purchasing agricultural land, plantation properties, or farmhouses in India.

Yes, as per the general permission granted by the Reserve Bank, NRIs can acquire property, other than agricultural land, farmhouses, or plantation properties, provided the payment is made through either inward remittances in foreign exchange via regular banking channels or from the purchaser’s NRE/FCNR accounts in India. Additionally, a declaration must be submitted to the Reserve Bank’s Central Office in form IPI 7 within 90 days from the date of property purchase or the final payment of the purchase price.

The Reserve Bank has given general permission to foreign citizens of Indian origin, whether residing in India or abroad, to purchase immovable property in India for genuine residential purposes. As a result, they do not need to seek prior approval from the Reserve Bank.

An NRI/PIO is generally not allowed to purchase agricultural land, plantation property, or farmhouses in India. Any proposals to buy such land require specific approval from the RBI, in consultation with the Government of India. The only exception is if the land is acquired through inheritance.

Yes, the Reserve Bank has given general permission to NRIs to acquire or transfer NRI India Properties as a gift to or from a relative. The relative can be an Indian citizen or a person of Indian origin (PIO), whether they are residing in India or abroad.

The Reserve Bank has granted general permission to specific financial institutions, such as HDFC, LIC Housing Finance Ltd., and authorized dealers, to provide housing loans to NRIs for purchasing a house or flat for self-occupation, subject to certain conditions. The loan’s purpose, margin money, and loan amount will be aligned with the criteria applicable to resident Indians. Repayment of the loan must be completed within 15 years, using inward remittances through banking channels or funds from the investor's NRE/FCNR/NRO accounts.

Simply acquiring property does not trigger income tax liability. However, any income generated from owning the property, such as rent (if it is rented out), the annual value of the house (if it is not rented out and is not the only residential property owned by the individual in India), or capital gains (whether short-term or long-term) from the sale of the property, will be subject to tax in the hands of the owner.

Yes, non-residents are subject to tax on both long-term and short-term capital gains.

According to the Double Tax Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) with most countries, capital gains from the sale of immovable property are taxed in the country where the property is located. Therefore, if an NRI owns immovable property in India, they will be required to pay tax in India on any capital gains from the sale of the property. Similarly, rental income from immovable property in India is subject to tax in India under most tax treaties.