#indian-banking
NRE vs NRO vs FCNR Accounts: Which One Should an NRI Use?
This guide explains NRE, NRO and FCNR accounts in plain English, compares tax and repatriation rules, shows where overseas and Indian income should go, and gives realistic account combinations for salaried NRIs, landlords, investors and families. Last reviewed: July 18, 2026 The first banking question most new NRIs ask sounds simple: “Which Indian account should I use now?”
NRE vs NRO vs FCNR Accounts: Which One Should an NRI Use?
This guide explains NRE, NRO and FCNR accounts in plain English, compares tax and repatriation rules, shows where overseas and Indian income should go, and gives realistic account combinations for salaried NRIs, landlords, investors and families. Last reviewed: July 18, 2026 The first banking question most new NRIs ask sounds simple: “Which Indian account should I use now?”
Rupeeflo Targets 24-Hour NRI Account Opening, Down From 60 Days
Rupeeflo is targeting a reduction in NRI account opening time from about 60 days to 24 hours. The digital onboarding effort covers bank, demat and trading accounts used by Non-Resident Indians investing in India. The company says the faster process could address paperwork and verification delays that cause applicants to abandon plans to invest in Indian stocks or deposits. Rupeeflo targets faster NRI account opening Zerodha founder and CEO Nith
Rupeeflo Targets 24-Hour NRI Account Opening, Down From 60 Days
Rupeeflo is targeting a reduction in NRI account opening time from about 60 days to 24 hours. The digital onboarding effort covers bank, demat and trading accounts used by Non-Resident Indians investing in India. The company says the faster process could address paperwork and verification delays that cause applicants to abandon plans to invest in Indian stocks or deposits. Rupeeflo targets faster NRI account opening Zerodha founder and CEO Nith
Pravasi Sampark NRI meet highlights Bank of India’s global banking focus
Bank of India’s Mumbai North Zone recently organised an NRI Meet titled “Pravasi Sampark” as part of its ongoing efforts to deepen engagement with Non-Resident Indian customers and better understand their evolving banking, investment, and remittance requirements. The initiative reflects the bank’s focus on strengthening long-term relationships with the global Indian diaspora by offering customer-centric and technology-driven financial solutions. The event was attended by sen
Pravasi Sampark NRI meet highlights Bank of India’s global banking focus
Bank of India’s Mumbai North Zone recently organised an NRI Meet titled “Pravasi Sampark” as part of its ongoing efforts to deepen engagement with Non-Resident Indian customers and better understand their evolving banking, investment, and remittance requirements. The initiative reflects the bank’s focus on strengthening long-term relationships with the global Indian diaspora by offering customer-centric and technology-driven financial solutions. The event was attended by sen
RBI Eases Claim Settlement Rules For Deceased Bank Accounts, Compensation For Delays
The Reserve Bank of India has rolled out a new framework aimed at simplifying and expediting the process of claim settlement for deceased account holders. This step comes after years of confusion caused by different practices adopted by banks, often leaving grieving families struggling with lengthy procedures and paperwork. The new rules mandate that banks must settle claims related to accounts and lockers of deceased customers within 15 days. In addition, nom
RBI Eases Claim Settlement Rules For Deceased Bank Accounts, Compensation For Delays
The Reserve Bank of India has rolled out a new framework aimed at simplifying and expediting the process of claim settlement for deceased account holders. This step comes after years of confusion caused by different practices adopted by banks, often leaving grieving families struggling with lengthy procedures and paperwork. The new rules mandate that banks must settle claims related to accounts and lockers of deceased customers within 15 days. In addition, nom
HDFC Bank to Sell ₹9,062 Crore in Car Loans Through Pass-Through Certificates
HDFC Bank Ltd, India's largest private sector lender, is set to sell ₹9,062.38 crore worth of car loans, amounting to 1,08,711 loans, as part of its strategy to address its increasing credit-deposit ratio. The bank will execute this sale using a financial instrument known as 'pass-through certificates' (PTCs), which provide fixed income to holders from a pool of assets like loans. According to insiders, this transaction may represent the largest PTC sale in India to date.
HDFC Bank to Sell ₹9,062 Crore in Car Loans Through Pass-Through Certificates
HDFC Bank Ltd, India's largest private sector lender, is set to sell ₹9,062.38 crore worth of car loans, amounting to 1,08,711 loans, as part of its strategy to address its increasing credit-deposit ratio. The bank will execute this sale using a financial instrument known as 'pass-through certificates' (PTCs), which provide fixed income to holders from a pool of assets like loans. According to insiders, this transaction may represent the largest PTC sale in India to date.









