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NRE vs NRO Accounts: Which One Does an NRI Actually Need?

Non-resident Indians often need both an NRE and an NRO account for different purposes. Here is how repatriability, taxation, and funding sources differ between the two.

06 Jul 2026 · 2 min read

Frequently Asked Questions

No. NRE accounts are meant for foreign income only. Income earned in India, such as rent or salary, should go into an NRO account.

Not completely — NRIs can repatriate funds from an NRO account up to a specified limit per financial year, subject to applicable tax compliance and RBI/FEMA conditions.

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