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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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
"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
"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
"Excellent service, experienced staff and ease of transaction."
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
"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
"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
"Excellent service, experienced staff and ease of transaction."
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
"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
"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
"Excellent service, experienced staff and ease of transaction."
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.
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.
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.
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 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, 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?
Your India investments should be considered in the context of your goals, timelines, liquidity needs and existing holdings. Cambridge Wealth helps you evaluate scheme information across mutual funds, SIFs, fixed deposits and, where eligible, PMS and AIFs, rather than looking at each investment in isolation.
What is actually off-limits to me?
Agricultural land and farmhouses, new PPF accounts, NPS Tier II, and new Sovereign Gold Bond subscriptions, which require FEMA residence in India. An existing PPF opened before you became an NRI can generally run to its original maturity but cannot be extended beyond it.
How do I start, and how much can be done remotely?
Confirm your residency status for the current financial year, complete NRI KYC, set up the right NRE/NRO structure, and complete FATCA/CRS self-certification before selecting a single scheme. Most of that is handled digitally, though some intermediaries still require a wet-signature step and a few AMCs apply extra requirements for US- and Canada-resident investors.
Which account should the money come from?
Foreign earnings should route to NRE or FCNR, where interest is exempt from Indian tax while your NRI status holds; NRO is for income arising in India and its interest is taxed at source. Getting this wrong is a frequent source of avoidable, compounding tax leakage, and it also determines what you can repatriate later.
How much of my portfolio belongs in India?
It follows the currency your future liabilities are denominated in, not a percentage rule. Rupee goals — parents' care, education in India, an eventual return — are hedged directly by an India allocation; if your life and spending stay abroad, India functions as diversification instead. We map your stated goals against the categories open to you and show what an allocation looks like each way.
Questions About Investing in India?
Speak with our team for scheme information and clear next steps.
Trusted & Awarded
Awards and 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.