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NRI Investment in India

Investing in India as an NRI involves more than choosing an investment - your residency, where your money is held, your goals and when you may need the money can all affect how you invest. Cambridge Wealth helps you evaluate and organise your India investments across mutual funds, SIFs, fixed deposits and, where eligible, PMS and AIFs, around your goals, timelines and liquidity needs. You get a clearer view of your India portfolio and the investment options available to you, with support through the NRI investment process.

NRI reviewing India investment categories with a mutual fund distributor

What an NRI Can Access From Abroad

The categories open to you, what each one needs on the account and documentation side, and where eligibility actually stops.

Eligibility Mapping by Residence

Which categories are open depends on your country of residence, not only NRI status. US- and Canada-resident investors face extra AMC-level conditions and some categories close. Cambridge Wealth settles this before any scheme is discussed.

Alternatives Eligibility Check

SIFs start at ₹10 lakh, PMS at ₹50 lakh and AIFs at ₹1 crore for an ordinary investor, so access is a threshold question. Cambridge Wealth confirms where you clear a threshold before sharing scheme information for that category.

Account Routing Before First Investment

NRE, NRO and FCNR accounts are not interchangeable: the funding account decides what can be repatriated and how interest and gains are taxed. Cambridge Wealth maps each source of funds to an account before the first investment is made.

Mutual Fund and SIF Access

Mutual funds and SIFs are the main market-linked categories an NRI can hold through NRE or NRO accounts without a PIS route. Cambridge Wealth provides scheme information and comparison on mandate, holdings, liquidity and exit terms.

What Stays Off-Limits to NRIs

Agricultural land, farmhouses, new PPF accounts, NPS Tier II and new Sovereign Gold Bonds sit outside NRI access. Cambridge Wealth marks these limits early so planning starts from what is open.

Repatriation Records From Day One

Repatriation depends on records: source-of-funds evidence per account, folio-level statements and Form 15CA/CB inputs. Cambridge Wealth helps assemble these as you invest rather than reconstructing them years later at exit.

Research-Led Approach

Getting the Setup Wrong Can Complicate Your Investments in India

A common mistake NRIs make is choosing an investment before checking whether the right account, residency status and documentation are in place. The wrong setup can create problems with transactions, taxation or repatriation later — problems that are harder to fix once the investment is already in place. Cambridge Wealth helps you organise the investment process around your goals, timelines and liquidity needs, including how your investments should be held, and provides scheme information across the available options. Portfolio analysis and drift correction then help you see how your investments sit against your intended allocation.The benefit is simple: you get the investment structure right before focusing on product selection, reducing avoidable complications later.

Distributor explaining India investment routes to an NRI investor
Working With NRI Investors

Success Stories

"A friend recommended Chinmay (Founder of Cambridge Wealth) a couple of years back to help me with my taxation and reinvestment of money when we sold off the property. The CW team has been very quick to respond and is available at any point in time with regard to almost..."

Deepa Joglekar
Deepa Joglekar

"Professionalism and innovation in service is what I experienced with Cambridge. The way they handle clients is very unique in Pune. Some of the services provided here are very innovative and unique."

Ishita Kanhere
Ishita Kanhere

"I would recommend Cambridge Wealth to anyone. They listened to my requirements and then came back to me with all my options. The advice was clear and tailored to my own circumstances"

Siddharth Dorle
Siddharth Dorle

"Excellent service, experienced staff and ease of transaction."

Pranav Bafna
Pranav Bafna

"A friend recommended Chinmay (Founder of Cambridge Wealth) a couple of years back to help me with my taxation and reinvestment of money when we sold off the property. The CW team has been very quick to respond and is available at any point in time with regard to almost..."

Deepa Joglekar
Deepa Joglekar

"Professionalism and innovation in service is what I experienced with Cambridge. The way they handle clients is very unique in Pune. Some of the services provided here are very innovative and unique."

Ishita Kanhere
Ishita Kanhere

"I would recommend Cambridge Wealth to anyone. They listened to my requirements and then came back to me with all my options. The advice was clear and tailored to my own circumstances"

Siddharth Dorle
Siddharth Dorle

"Excellent service, experienced staff and ease of transaction."

Pranav Bafna
Pranav Bafna

"A friend recommended Chinmay (Founder of Cambridge Wealth) a couple of years back to help me with my taxation and reinvestment of money when we sold off the property. The CW team has been very quick to respond and is available at any point in time with regard to almost..."

Deepa Joglekar
Deepa Joglekar

"Professionalism and innovation in service is what I experienced with Cambridge. The way they handle clients is very unique in Pune. Some of the services provided here are very innovative and unique."

Ishita Kanhere
Ishita Kanhere

"I would recommend Cambridge Wealth to anyone. They listened to my requirements and then came back to me with all my options. The advice was clear and tailored to my own circumstances"

Siddharth Dorle
Siddharth Dorle

"Excellent service, experienced staff and ease of transaction."

Pranav Bafna
Pranav Bafna
How Cambridge Wealth Works

Why NRIs Work With Cambridge Wealth

Research-led scheme information, organised around your goals and disclosed in writing.

Research-Led Approach

A documented 108-point research framework evaluates 5,000+ Indian investment products on quantitative and qualitative factors before a scheme enters the research universe.

Built for Distance

Onboarding documentation is handled digitally and calls are scheduled around your time zone, so being outside India changes the logistics rather than the options.

A Record You Can Check

The Founder's Portfolio publishes the CIO's own allocation and quarter-by-quarter changes from 2008 onward, across several market cycles.

Registration and Written Disclosure

An AMFI-registered firm for Mutual Funds and SIFs, ARN-172841, providing remuneration disclosures in writing so you know how it is compensated before you transact.

Meet the Cambridge Wealth Team

Specialists across research, taxation, compliance, technology and service.

Portrait of Chinmay Kulkarni, Chief Investment Officer at Cambridge Wealth

Chinmay Kulkarni

Founder & Chief Investment Officer

Chinmay Kulkarni founded Cambridge Wealth to bring institutional-grade investment thinking to India's affluent and global Indian investors. With 17+ years across private equity, digital banking, and wealth management, he has worked closely with prominent families worldwide on preserving and growing multi-generational wealth. His prior roles at PwC and Barclays shaped a disciplined, research-led approach to portfolio construction. He sets the firm's investment philosophy, balancing capital preservation with long-term wealth creation. Clients turn to him for the depth of expertise typically found at family offices and institutional investment firms.

Portrait of Mihir Jagtap, Taxation and Strategy Specialist at Cambridge Wealth

Mihir Jagtap

Investment & Taxation Lead

Mihir leads investment structuring and taxation at Cambridge Wealth, with over 18 years of experience navigating the complexities that come with significant wealth. He works closely with clients to structure portfolios for tax efficiency across jurisdictions, including cross-border considerations for NRIs. His command of Indian tax law and regulatory nuance ensures every investment decision is structured as carefully as it is chosen. He anticipates compliance and structuring issues before they become costly. His work ensures clients retain more of what they earn.

Portrait of Sangeeta Bhagwat, Market Strategy Analyst at Cambridge Wealth

Sangeeta Bhagwat

People & Business Lead

Sangeeta leads people and business operations at Cambridge Wealth, bringing over 20 years of experience to how the firm serves its clients. As part of the founding team, she has built a culture grounded in trust, discretion, and long-term relationships. Her behavioral and relationship-driven approach shapes how the firm engages clients at every stage of their wealth journey. She oversees the operational foundation that allows the firm to deliver a consistently high standard of service. Her focus spans talent, process, and the systems that keep the firm running smoothly as it scales.

Aditya Kaushik,Investment and Customer Service Lead

Aditya Kaushik

Investment Services Lead

Aditya Kaushik leads investment services at Cambridge Wealth, with over 8 years of experience building the kind of personal relationships that earn lasting client trust. As part of the founding team, he has shaped a client experience built on candor, accessibility, and long-term partnership rather than one-off transactions. He translates complex investment strategy into decisions clients can act on with confidence. His relationships with clients often span years and multiple life stages of wealth. He serves as the primary link between the firm's research and the families it works with.

Chinmay Phadke,Product Manager at Cambridge Wealth

Chinmay Phadke

Product, Data & AI Lead

CP leads product, data, and AI at Cambridge Wealth, with over 7 years of experience building the digital infrastructure behind a sophisticated wealth management experience. As part of the founding team, he ensures the firm's platforms match the standard clients expect at every touchpoint. His work in data and AI is focused on sharper, faster investment insight without compromising the discretion clients require. He bridges technology and product strategy, making institutional-grade tools intuitive to use. His focus is on building infrastructure that lives up to the wealth it serves.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which categories can I actually access as an NRI?

Mutual funds and Specialised Investment Funds, fixed deposits including NRE, NRO and FCNR, government securities through RBI Retail Direct, real-estate-backed alternatives, and — subject to eligibility — PMS at a ₹50 lakh regulatory minimum, and AIFs at ₹1 crore for an ordinary investor or ₹25 lakh for qualifying employees and directors of the fund. Access varies by country of residence and by AMC.

How should I decide what to invest in India as an NRI?

What is actually off-limits to me?

How do I start, and how much can be done remotely?

Which account should the money come from?

How much of my portfolio belongs in India?

Questions About Investing in India?

Speak with our team for scheme information and clear next steps.

Trusted & Awarded

Awards and Recognition

AMFI registered distributor recognition

BSE Platform Excellence Award

Awarded in recognition of long-standing commitment and support extended toward a digital investment platform, reflecting early adoption of transaction infrastructure and consistent platform-based investment activity. Highlights an early and sustained embrace of technology-driven investment channels well ahead of broader industry adoption.

Cambridge Wealth awards recognition

Outstanding Partner Contribution Award

Conferred for outstanding investor mobilization and investor support during a critical fundraising window, reflecting strong on-ground execution, timely investor outreach, and effective campaign coordination. The recognition underscores the ability to convert investor interest into committed subscriptions within a tight, time-bound cycle, while maintaining clarity and compliance in all investor communication.

AMFI registered distributor recognition

Partner Excellence Award

Awarded for sustained and exceptional contribution across a full financial year, recognizing consistent business generation, proactive client servicing, and a long-term collaborative partnership supporting business growth objectives. Reflects year-round reliability rather than a one-time spike in performance, along with active participation in ongoing investor engagement and servicing initiatives.

Cambridge Wealth awards recognition

Outstanding Contribution to Alternate Business

Presented in recognition of outstanding contribution to an alternate investment business vertical, highlighting the firm's role in expanding investor access to structured and alternative product categories through informed advisory and relationship management. Signals credibility in guiding sophisticated, higher-ticket investors through more complex product structures.

AMFI registered distributor recognition

NFO Excellence Award

Granted for invaluable contribution to the successful launch and subscription momentum of a new fund offering, reflecting strong investor engagement and effective onboarding during the offer period. Demonstrates the capacity to drive meaningful subscription volumes and investor participation during a fund's most critical early fundraising phase.

Cambridge Wealth awards recognition

Milestone Achiever Award

Conferred for an extraordinary accomplishment in helping reach a significant industry-wide Assets Under Management milestone, underscoring scale, consistency, and trust built with the investor base over time. Formally acknowledged by senior leadership, this recognition points to a meaningful, measurable contribution to overall asset growth over a sustained period.

AMFI registered distributor recognition

Strategic Partner Recognition Award

Presented for a valued strategic association built around thematic and cyclical investment advisory, recognizing the resulting investor participation. Reflects the ability to effectively communicate a nuanced investment thesis to investors and translate it into real, sustained participation.

Start With What Your India Money Is For

Share your goals, timelines and current India-side holdings. Our team will walk you through the scheme categories open to you and the documentation each one needs.

Let's Talk About Your Portfolio

For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at +91 92409 25783. You can also send us a quick email at support@cambridgewealth.in.