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Q. What is a FCNR Deposit?
Q. Are my FCNR Deposit funds repatriable?
Q. Are the funds in the FCNR Deposit account taxable?
Q. What is the tenure of FCNR Deposit?
Q. Is there a minimum amount requirement for the FCNR Deposit?

 

 
   
   
   
   
Q. What is a FCNR Deposit?
  The FCNR Deposit is a Foreign Currency Deposit that can be maintained in USD, GBP EUR, CAD and AUD
  Account is held in the designated foreign currency thereby mitigating the risk of exchange rate fluctuations
  This account can receive funds from abroad, Funds from other NRE / FCNR accounts, Foreign Currency, Refunds from House Building Agencies.
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Q. Are my FCNR Deposit funds repatriable?
  Yes, both the principal and interest are freely repatriable.
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Q. Are the funds in the FCNR Deposit account taxable?
  No, tax deduction at source doesnt occur on the interest earned.
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Q. What is the tenure of FCNR Deposit?
  The tenure of the FCNR deposit ranges from 1 to 2 years. We offer USD deposits for a tenor of 3 years also.
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Q. Is there a minimum amount requirement for the FCNR Deposit
  Yes, a minimum deposit amount of USD 5,000 (or equivalent in other currency) should be maintained.
 

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