Investing from the UAE? The real-world route is the NRE/NRO play: fund an Indian bank-linked demat and buy Indian stocks from abroad. The path many Indians follow starts with opening an Axis Bank NRE/NRO account and a demat account with them, then transferring money from a UAE account to Axis before investing in the Indian market. [1]
Set up the right rails - Open a banking and demat spine with Axis Bank so money can flow in and stocks can stay tied to a local account. This is exactly the setup described by someone who moved abroad and still trades in India. [1] - Some investors keep holdings on apps like Groww; others have moved away from old ties that linked trading to a savings account. [1]
Funding from abroad and risk notes - The workflow is monthly: UAE funds land in the Indian bank, and then you buy Indian stocks. [1] - There’s a cautionary line: some people still use savings accounts to invest, but there are risks involved, so it’s a personal call. [1]
Cross-border checks - If you stay overseas, ask whether your stock account needs to be attached to an NRO account or whether shares should be moved/closed to a non‑resident setup. The discussion points to checking how your existing holdings transfer when you shift residency. [1]
Bottom line: the NRE/NRO route via a bank-linked demat can simplify cross-border investing, but keep an eye on how accounts link and how shares are managed from abroad. [1]
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Can i invest more in my existing Indian stocks from UAE
Discusses investing Indian stocks from abroad, NRE/NRO accounts, transferring funds, and risks of using savings accounts while abroad long term
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