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Investment in India made easy for Non Resident Indians (NRIs)

SATCO is one-stop-shop to Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) for investments in Indian Capital Market. NRIs can invest in both Primary Market and Secondary Market through SatcoDirect. We offer wide range of services to ensure that NRIs feel at home while they take their investment decisions. A NRI Account Holder of SATCO can ….

  • Invest and Trade in Shares listed in Stock Exchange
  • Trade in Futures & Options ( Derivatives)
  • Invest in Mutual Fund
  • Invest in IPO
  • Invest/Trade Online in all the above
  • Dematerialise physical certificates and liquidate
Click here to view RBI's regulations for NRI Investors. Click here to view the list of Scrips Banned for trading for NRI / PIO clients.

NRI Helpdesk :

Call: (022) 2645 6677 Email: nri@satco.co.in
The customer identification procedure, for opening an NRI Demat and Trading account, requires the following documents to be submitted:
  • Passport Copy
  • Foreign Address Proof
  • Local Address Proof
  • P.I.S. Letter Copy
  • PAN Card Copy
  • NRI trading Account opening charges Rs. 100 / exchange, Demat account charges Rs. 575
  • Copy of NRO/NRE statement
  • Completely filled application with 3 passport Size photographs



Please Note: In respect to the above subject, we would like to inform you that at the time of opening an NRI/FN (Foreign National) Account, all photocopies of documents collected have to be attested by the Indian Embassy/Consulate General/Notary Public/Any Court/Magistrate/Judge/Local Banker, in the country where the NRI/FN resides. The Attesting Authority must affix a verified with originals stamped, on all documents submitted for Account opening and the same should be self-attested by the NRI/FN. If the NRI/FN comes in person to open the account, the above attestation requirement is not applicable.

Online Trading is available only to NRIs residing in jurisdictions permitting investments and trading of ‘Indian’ securities on Indian Stock Exchanges. This service is not available to any person or entity who is a citizen or resident of or located in any locality, state, country or other jurisdiction, where availing of such services would be contrary to any applicable law or regulation or which would subject IDBI Bank Limited, IDBI Capital Market Services Limited and any of their respective affiliates or group companies to any registration or licensing requirement within such jurisdiction. Availability of this service to NRIs is subject to compliance with procedural formalities as prescribed by IDBI Capital Market Services Limited from time to time.
The process of reforms as part of liberalization has resulted in greater investment in the Indian economy. India today is ready to face the competition from overseas market and International Investors view India as a potential market for excellent Return on their Investments. The following points substantiate the same
  • Indian economy is one of the fastest growing economies in the world, with a tremendous increase in foreign investments.
  • India is the 4th largest economy, in terms of Purchasing Power Parity and the10th most industrialized economy with a Strong macro-economic performance.
  • We have a broad consensus on reforms, and a liberal and transparent foreign investment regime.
  • A well developed Banking System, vibrant Capital Market, 3rd largest National Stock Exchange and 5th largest Bombay Stock Exchange in the world (in terms of number of trades) speak volumes about the economy.
  • India has offered one of the highest rates of Returns on Investment to its investors over the last one decade.
Living in a foreign country never weakens the thread that binds you to your homeland. SATCO understands the varied needs of the NRIs and value their patronage. We offer a bouquet of products and services for NRIs.

  • NRI services desk for personalized assistance to NRI and PIO clients
  • Dedicated offline equity dealing desk
  • Online equity trading platforms
  • Depository services
  • 24x7 back office
  • NRI investment advisory desk
  • PMS
  • IPO and mutual funds
  • Insurance and personal loan solutions
  • Banking support
  • Pan Card assistance
   Who is a Non-Resident Indian (NRI)?
 
   Who is a ‘person resident outside India’?
 
  Who is a ‘person of Indian origin’ (PIO)?
 
   Where can an NRI/PIO open a demat account?
 
  What is the process for NRI to invest in Indian Capital Markets?
 
   What is a P.I.S. Account?
 
   How to apply for a P.I.S. Account?
 
  What is the distinction between NRE and NRO accounts?
 
   Eligibility
 
   Is it is necessary to open account with both CDSL and NSDL?
 
  Who are eligible for opening a commodity trading account?
 
   Can a NRI, Mutual Fund Bank (MFB) or Foreign Institutional Investor (FII) trade in commodities in

      India?
 
  Is it an advantage to trade in National level exchanges against Regional exchanges?
 
   What is the difference between Spot and Future price?
 
  Is it possible for one to give / take delivery through future market?
 
  Is physical delivery compulsory?
 
  What is the delivery procedure?
 
  What is Futures Contract?
 
  How is Future Prices Determined?
 
  What are Margins?
 
  What is the difference between Equity Futures and Commodity Futures?
 
  What are the charges to trade in Commodity Futures?
 
  Is options trading in commodities allowed?
 
  How would the contracts be settled??
 
  Can one short sell the commodity without having physical goods / holdings in their Demat account?
 
  Is there any limit to which price of a commodity can rise or fall in a day?
 
   Is there any limit to the quantity I can trade / hold in any given commodity at any point of time?
 
   Will I receive trade confirmation?
 
   How do I know which quality is being traded in futures as Commodities have many qualities?
 
  Is Sales Tax applicable on all trades?
 
  What is collateral?
 
  Can I trade in international exchanges?
 
  What is a spread position?
 
  What is tick size?
 
   I do not want to give/take physical Delivery; will I be allowed to Trade in commodities?