HANDBOOK FOR OVERSEAS INDIANS.pdf

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PARTICULARS
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1. Introduction 1
1.1 Overview of India’s Economy 3
1.2 Business Environment in India 5
1.3 Incentives and Concessions for NRIs/OIs 6
2. FDI/NRI Investment in India 9
2.1 Policy on FDI/NRI Investment 11
2.2 Procedures 12
2.3 Entry Options for Investors 16
2.4 Special Economic Zones (SEZs) 19
2.5 Business Opportunities in various States 25
3. Tax Incentives for NRIs 33
4. Other Investment Opportunities in India 39
4.1 Shares and Securities 41
4.2 Loans & Overdrafts 43
4.3 Immovable Property 45
4.4 Remittance Facilities for NRIs/PIOs 47
4.5 Philanthropy by NGOs 48
5. Other Important Matters 53
5.1 Overseas Citizenship of India 55
5.2 PIO Card 61
5.3 Other Important Schemes of the Ministry 67
5.4 Baggage Rules & Visa Rules 71
5.5 Frequently Asked Questions 76
5.6 List of Important Websites 81
Contact details 83
Annexures 85
Annexures I-VIII 87-106
Feedback Form 107