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NRI with Investments: How Can I Smoothly Transfer Funds to India?

Ramalingam Kalirajan |10874 Answers |Ask -Follow

Mutual Funds, Financial Planning Expert - Answered on Sep 17, 2024

Ramalingam Kalirajan has over 23 years of experience in mutual funds and financial planning.
He has an MBA in finance from the University of Madras and is a certified financial planner.
He is the director and chief financial planner at Holistic Investment, a Chennai-based firm that offers financial planning and wealth management advice.... more

Question by rudolf on Sep 14, 2024Hindi

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Dear Sir, i am an NRI, investing in mutual funds and stocks through NRO account for quite some time and i am planning to move to india approximately in another 2-3 years of time , given that NRO have high taxation, i just wanted to understand how to swiftly transfer mutual funds and taxes from nro account to indian resident account ? Appreciate if you could provide advice ?

Ans: Transitioning from NRI to a resident status with regard to your mutual fund and stock investments is a common scenario and can be managed smoothly with the right steps. Let’s break down the process and address your concerns about taxation and how to transfer your investments seamlessly.

Key Steps for Transitioning from NRO to Resident Account
Update Your Residential Status with Fund Houses and Brokers

As you plan to return to India and will no longer hold NRI status, it is essential to update your KYC (Know Your Customer) details with all the mutual fund houses and stockbrokers.

Inform your fund houses and stock brokers that your residential status is changing. Provide them with a fresh KYC form, updated PAN card, and your new resident bank account details.

Ensure all your investments reflect your new status as a resident. This will also apply to your Demat account if you are holding stocks in electronic form.

Key Action: Submit KYC update forms with new address, PAN, and bank account details.

Open a Resident Savings Account

Before you move back, or soon after, open a regular savings account in India (Resident Individual account). This will replace your NRO account for all future transactions.

You can link this new savings account to your mutual funds and stocks once your residential status is updated.

Ensure that you close the NRO account when it is no longer needed to avoid confusion in future transactions.

Key Action: Open a resident savings account and link it to your investments.

Transfer of Mutual Funds

For mutual funds, transferring from NRO to a resident savings account is straightforward. Once your KYC is updated with the resident status and your new bank account is linked, you don’t need to redeem your mutual funds.

Your mutual fund investments can continue as they are, without any impact on the performance or holding period, but the taxation will change to that applicable to Indian residents.

Key Action: Update bank details without redeeming or withdrawing funds to avoid tax implications.

Tax Implications and TDS on NRO Account

Currently, income earned in your NRO account, including dividends and capital gains, is subject to higher tax rates (20-30%) and TDS (Tax Deducted at Source).

Once you become a resident, you will be taxed as per resident tax slabs, which may significantly reduce your tax outgo, especially on long-term capital gains.

After updating your status, ensure you inform your fund houses and brokers about the same to avoid continued high TDS deductions under NRO norms.

Key Action: Ensure all transactions reflect your new tax residency status to reduce tax deductions.

Important Considerations
Capital Gains Taxation: After becoming a resident, your long-term capital gains (LTCG) on equity mutual funds and stocks will be taxed at 10% for gains above Rs 1 lakh annually, which is lower than the NRO taxation. Short-term gains (held for less than a year) will be taxed at 15%.

Dividends: Dividends received from mutual funds and stocks will be taxed as per your tax slab as a resident. This could also reduce your tax burden as compared to the flat rate for NRIs.

Form 15H/15G: As a resident, you can submit Form 15H/15G to your bank and fund houses to avoid unnecessary TDS deductions if your income is below the taxable limit.

Final Insights
Your plan to shift to India in the next 2-3 years requires some well-timed steps, but it can be done without hassle. By updating your KYC, linking your resident savings account, and staying on top of the tax changes, you can transition smoothly from an NRO account to a resident account.

Take the opportunity to review your portfolio during this transition, ensuring it aligns with your financial goals as a resident Indian investor. If your income becomes taxable in India, adjusting your portfolio and rebalancing for tax efficiency could be wise.

Best Regards,

K. Ramalingam, MBA, CFP,

Chief Financial Planner,
www.holisticinvestment.in

Asked on - Sep 18, 2024 | Answered on Sep 18, 2024

thank you Sir for you kind response. much appreciated

Ans: You're welcome! If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask. Best wishes on your financial journey!

Best Regards,

K. Ramalingam, MBA, CFP,

Chief Financial Planner,

www.holisticinvestment.in

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Ans: Dear Rudolf,
As an NRI planning to move back to India in 2-3 years, transitioning your investments from an NRO account to a resident account requires careful planning. First, once you become a resident, you need to convert your NRO account into a regular resident savings account. This involves contacting your bank, providing updated KYC details, and submitting proof of your new residency status in India. Additionally, you must inform mutual fund houses or registrars (like CAMS/Karvy) about your change in residential status by submitting a KYC modification form.
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Let’s break this down slowly and clearly.

Understand Your Residential Status First

As you are now living in India and working here,

You have likely become a Resident Indian for tax purposes.

This happens if you stay in India for more than 182 days in a financial year.

Since you are working full-time in India, you are now a Resident and Ordinarily Resident (ROR).

Your investment and tax treatment will now follow ROR status.

This is the starting point for any decision.

How Your Mutual Fund Investments Are Tagged Now

Your investments were made through your NRI account earlier.

Your KYC and mutual fund folios are still in NRI status.

You are now a Resident Indian, but your folios are not yet updated.

This mismatch between tax status and folio status must be corrected.

You should update KYC status to Resident Individual immediately.

Steps to Update Your KYC Status from NRI to Resident

Contact the mutual fund house or your MFD (Mutual Fund Distributor).

Submit a fresh KYC form with updated status: Resident Individual.

Provide PAN, Aadhaar, new bank account, and India address proof.

Submit the declaration form (Change in KYC details).

Mention that you are no longer an NRI.

Once this is done, your mutual fund status becomes aligned with your tax status.

Should You Redeem and Reinvest?

Now the most important part. Let us understand.

Avoid unnecessary redemption. Don’t sell only for switching status.

Redeeming means capital gains tax.

Then reinvesting means fresh exit load periods.

You may lose growth due to market timing gaps.

Instead, just change your status from NRI to Resident.

Let the investment continue as-is, now under updated KYC.

So, unless there’s poor performance or change in goal, do not redeem.

What If You Still Want to Redeem Some Funds?

If you do want to redeem for any reason:

Redemption proceeds can come to your resident bank account.

You need to update the folio to reflect resident status first.

Once status and bank account are updated, money will come into your Indian savings account.

It will not go to NRI account anymore after KYC update.

You do not need to use your old NRI account anymore.

This is fully allowed under Indian mutual fund rules.

Tax Rules You Should Be Aware Of

As a Resident Indian, tax rules apply as follows:

Equity Mutual Funds:

LTCG (Long-Term Capital Gains) above Rs 1.25 lakh taxed at 12.5%.

STCG (Short-Term Capital Gains) taxed at 20%.

Debt Mutual Funds:

Both LTCG and STCG taxed as per income slab.

No indexation benefit now for new debt fund units.

Hybrid Mutual Funds:

If equity-oriented, they follow equity taxation.

If debt-heavy, taxed like debt funds.

You need to evaluate fund types before redemption.

Keep Using Regular Funds via MFD with CFP

Don’t shift to direct mutual funds.

Direct plans may appear low-cost but are high risk without guidance.

You can make mistakes in fund selection or exit timing.

Work with an MFD who holds a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) credential.

They will help you align your current plan with your goals.

They also manage asset allocation, rebalancing, and taxes.

Use regular plans for continued support and monitoring.

Why Not Shift to Index Funds or ETFs

Index funds only mirror the market.

They never beat the market.

There is no flexibility or active decision-making.

ETFs require demat, and timing is difficult.

You need active management as you build for India-based goals.

Use funds with fund managers who adjust for volatility.

Stick with actively managed funds in regular mode.

Check These Things Right Away

Update your mutual fund KYC status to Resident Individual.

Change bank details to Indian resident savings account.

Add nominee if not already done.

Review current fund performance.

Keep only funds that align with future goals.

Avoid multiple redemptions and reinvestments unless needed.

Your Rs 70 lakh corpus should now work as your India portfolio.

How to Use This Rs 70 Lakh Corpus Effectively

Divide based on goals: Short term, Medium term, Long term.

Short-term goals: Use hybrid or debt funds.

Long-term goals: Use diversified equity funds.

Emergency buffer: Use liquid or ultra-short funds.

Keep 6–12 months of expenses in safe funds.

Rest should grow in long-term growth funds.

Let a CFP guide this reallocation carefully.

What You Must Avoid Now

Don’t keep using old NRI bank account.

Don’t use NRO/NRE account for fresh investments.

Don’t invest through platforms that don’t allow status updates.

Don’t go for ULIPs or insurance-based investments.

Don’t try to handle all changes without help.

Don’t use index funds or ETFs now.

Take help. This is a key phase in your financial journey.

Investment Strategy Going Forward

Invest future savings via your resident account.

Work with MFD with CFP background.

Use goal-based SIPs.

Create a mix of hybrid, equity, ELSS and liquid funds.

Rebalance yearly.

Review performance every 6–12 months.

This gives structure and confidence to your portfolio.

Think About These Future Areas

Retirement corpus: How much do you need by 60?

Health corpus: Any health emergency fund needed?

Travel or lifestyle planning: Allocate for that too.

Parents' support: Any family support required?

Global exposure: If needed, consider international funds with rupee-hedge.

This gives your plan a 360-degree structure.

Finally

Don’t redeem mutual funds just to change status.

Just update KYC from NRI to Resident Individual.

Update bank account to local Indian savings account.

Your Rs 70 lakh stays intact, without tax loss or exit loads.

Work with a trusted CFP to align your new India goals.

Avoid direct and index funds completely.

Use regular funds with long-term guidance.

This is your fresh start in India.

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» Your Current Position

You are 40 years old. You plan to retire in 3 to 5 years. You earn Rs 2.3 lakh per month. Your wife also works but will stop working soon. You have one daughter aged 10. Your current monthly cost is around Rs 1.1 lakh. This cost will reduce after retirement because you will shift to your parental flat.

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» Your Family Goals

You need Rs 75 lakh for your daughter’s higher education and marriage.

You want Rs 75,000 per month for family living after retirement.

You want to retire in 3 to 5 years.

You will shift to your parental flat after retirement.

You will have rental income of Rs 10,000 from your wife’s flat.

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» Your Present Investments

Your investments include:

Rs 50 lakh in REC bonds maturing in 2029.

Rs 42 lakh in stocks.

Rs 17 lakh in mutual funds.

Rs 16 lakh in fixed deposits.

Rs 15 lakh in PPF.

Rs 1.3 lakh as monthly SIP.

Your wife holds:

Rs 30 lakh corpus.

A flat worth Rs 40 lakh with rent of Rs 10,000 each month.

Your combined net worth is healthy. This gives good power to build your retirement fund in the coming years.

» Understanding Your Expense Need After Retirement

You expect Rs 75,000 per month after retirement. This includes all basic needs. You will not have rent. That reduces cost. This assumption looks fair today.

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An early retirement needs a large buffer. So you need safety along with growth. Your plan must include growth assets and safety assets.

» How Much Monthly Income You Will Need Later

Rs 75,000 per month is Rs 9 lakh per year. In future years, this cost can rise. If we assume steady rise, your future cost will be much higher.

So the retirement corpus must be designed to:

Give monthly income.

Beat inflation.

Support you for 40 to 45 years.

Protect your family even in market down cycles.

Allow flexibility if your needs change.

A strong retirement fund must support both safety and long-term growth.

» How Much Corpus You Should Target

A safe target is a large and flexible corpus that can support long years without running out of money. For early retirement, the usual thumb rule suggests a very high number. This is because you need income for many decades.

You need a corpus big enough to produce rising income. You also need a cushion for unexpected health costs, lifestyle shocks, and inflation changes.

Your target retirement corpus should be in a strong range. For your needs of Rs 75,000 per month and for goals like daughter’s education and marriage, you should aim for a combined retirement readiness corpus in the higher bracket.

A safe range for your family would be a very large number crossing multiple crores. This large range gives you:

Income safety.

Inflation protection.

Peace during market cycles.

Comfort in long life.

Room for daughter’s future.

Strong backup for health.

You are already on the way due to your existing assets. You will reach close to this range with systematic building over the next 3 to 5 years.

» Why You Need This Larger Corpus

You will retire early. That means more years of living from your corpus. Your corpus must not fall early. It must grow even after retirement. It must give monthly income and long-term family protection.

This is only possible when the corpus is strong and well-structured. A weak corpus creates stress. A strong corpus creates freedom.

Also, your daughter’s future cost must be kept aside. This must be parked in a separate fund. This must not touch your retirement money.

A strong corpus makes these two worlds separate and safe.

» Your Existing Assets and Their Strength

You already have good diversification:

Bonds give safety.

Stocks give growth.

Mutual funds give managed growth.

FD gives stability.

PPF gives tax-free long-term savings.

This blend is already a good start. But you need to make the blend more structured for early retirement.

Your Rs 1.3 lakh monthly SIP is also strong. It builds your future fast. You should continue.

Your wife’s rental income is small but steady. This adds strength.

Your combined financial base can reach your retirement target if you refine your allocation now.

» Your Daughter’s Future Fund Need

You need Rs 75 lakh for your daughter’s education and marriage. You should keep this goal separate from your retirement goal.

Your current SIP and future allocations should create a dedicated fund for this goal. A long-term fund can grow well when managed actively.

Do not mix this fund with your retirement needs. Mixing leads to shortage in old age. Always keep this corpus ring-fenced.

» A Strong Asset Mix For Your Retirement Path

A balanced mix is needed. You need growth assets to beat inflation. You also need stable assets for income.

You must avoid index funds because they do not give flexibility. Index funds follow a fixed index. They cannot make active changes in different markets. They cannot move to better stocks when markets change. They force you to stay in weak sectors for long. They also do not help you in down cycles because they cannot protect you by shifting to safer options. This can hurt retirement planning.

Actively managed funds are better because:

They give active asset selection.

They give scope for better returns.

They give flexibility to change sectors.

They give downside management.

They give access to a skilled fund manager.

They support long-term planning more safely.

Direct plans also carry risk. Direct plans do not give guidance. They do not give behavioural support. They do not give market timing help. They do not give portfolio shaping. They leave all the judgement to you. One mistake can cost years of wealth.

Regular plans with guidance from a Certified Financial Planner help you shape decisions. They help you remain disciplined. They help you avoid panic. They help you decide allocation changes at the right time. This saves wealth in long-term.

» How Your Investment Journey Should Grow in the Next 3–5 Years

Continue your SIP.

Increase SIP when your income rises.

Shift part of your stock holding into planned long-term mutual funds to reduce concentration risk.

Build a defined daughter’s education fund.

Keep a part of your REC bond maturity amount for long-term.

Avoid locking too much into fixed deposits for long periods.

Build a safety fund for one year of expenses.

This will create a full structure.

» Your Rental Income Role

Your rental income of Rs 10,000 per month is small but steady. Over time it will rise. This income will support your monthly cash flow after retirement.

You can use this for utilities or health insurance premiums. This gives a cushion.

» Your Emergency Buffer

You should keep at least one year of essential cost in a safe place. This can be in a liquid account or short-term fund. This protects you in shocks.

Since you plan early retirement, a strong buffer is important. It gives peace even in low months.

» A Structured Retirement Approach

A complete retirement plan for you should include:

A clear monthly income plan after retirement.

A corpus that can grow and protect.

A rising income system that matches inflation.

A separate daughter’s future fund.

A health cover plan for your family.

A tax-efficient withdrawal plan.

A market cycle plan to protect you in tough times.

This holistic approach keeps your family strong for decades.

» What You Should Build by Retirement Year

Your aim should be to reach a strong multi-crore range in investments before retirement. You already hold a large amount. You will add more in the next 3 to 5 years through SIP, stock growth, bond maturity, and disciplined saving.

Once you reach your target range, you can start the shifting process:

Move a part to stable assets.

Keep a part in long-term growth assets.

Create a monthly income strategy.

Keep a reserve bucket.

Keep a child future bucket.

Keep a long-term growth bucket.

This structure protects you in all market conditions.

» Final Insights

Your financial journey is already strong. You have a good income. You have saved well. You have multiple asset types. You have a clear timeline. And you have clear goals. This foundation is solid.

In the next 3 to 5 years, your focus should be on growing your combined corpus to a strong multi-crore range, keeping a separate fund for your daughter, reducing risk in unplanned assets, and building a stable long-term structure.

With the present path and a disciplined structure, you can retire peacefully and support your family with confidence for many decades.

Best Regards,

K. Ramalingam, MBA, CFP,
Chief Financial Planner,
www.holisticinvestment.in

https://www.youtube.com/@HolisticInvestment

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Question by Saket - Dec 07, 2025Hindi

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Hello my name is saket, I monthly salary is 43k and my saving is zero. My Rent is 15 k and 10 k i send to my parents. How can i save money and investments.

Ans: 1. Your Current Monthly Numbers

Salary: Rs 43,000

Rent: Rs 15,000

Support to parents: Rs 10,000

Left with: Rs 18,000 for food, travel, bills, and savings

You have very little room, but saving is still possible if done smartly.

2. First Step: Build a Small Emergency Buffer

You must build Rs 10,000 to Rs 20,000 emergency money.
This protects you from taking loans for small issues.

How to build it:

Save Rs 3,000 to Rs 5,000 every month in a simple bank savings account

Do this for the next few months

Don’t touch it unless truly needed

3. Create a Mini Budget (Very Simple One)

Try this split from the remaining Rs 18,000:

Daily living (food + transport): Rs 10,000 – 11,000

Personal expenses (phone, internet, basics): Rs 3,000 – 4,000

Savings + investments: Rs 3,000 – 5,000

If this feels difficult, reduce food/transport costs by small adjustments.

4. Where to Invest Once You Have Emergency Money

(For minors: This is general education. For actual investing, get guidance from a trusted adult or family member.)

After you build emergency money, start small monthly investing.

You can begin with:

Rs 1,000 to Rs 2,000 SIP in a simple, diversified equity fund

Increase the SIP whenever salary increases or expenses reduce

Avoid complicated products.
Keep it simple.
Focus on consistency.

5. Easy Practical Ways to Increase Saving

These small moves help a lot:

Avoid food delivery

Use public transport as much as possible

Reduce subscriptions you don’t use

Fix a daily expense limit

Keep a separate bank account only for savings

Even Rs 200 saved daily = Rs 6,000 monthly.

6. Increase Income Slowly

Try small income boosters:

Weekend tutoring

Freelancing

Part-time projects

Selling old gadgets

Learning new skills for future salary growth

Even Rs 3,000 extra income changes your savings life.

7. Build the Habit First

The amount doesn’t matter in the beginning.
The habit matters more.

Even saving Rs 500 every month is better than zero.
Once salary grows, you will already know how to save.

Best Regards,

K. Ramalingam, MBA, CFP,

Chief Financial Planner,

www.holisticinvestment.in

https://www.youtube.com/@HolisticInvestment

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Hello sir.. Mera class 12th main PCB tha but biology mai repeat aya hain aur english, physics, chemistry mai pass hu.. If mai biology NIOS se exam dungi toh kya mai NEET ke liye eligible ho jaungi?? Please answer

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