All you need to know about an FCNR Account.
Providing NRIs with lucrative returns without much hassle was the main objective with which the FCNR account was first introduced. This primary objective still holds. What is an FCNR Account? FCNR stands for Foreign Currency Non-Resident Account. It is a term deposit account popularly known as an FCNR deposit . These fixed deposit accounts are opened for depositing foreign currency income earned overseas. The account is maintained in the same foreign currency as deposited. NRIs (Non-Resident Indians) and PIOs (Person of Indian Origin) are eligible to open an FCNR account with an authorized bank or dealer. FCNR account is more beneficial to those NRIs who are sure to repatriate their funds from the account on maturity. Also, FCNR deposits are a good option for NRIs who are looking for a secure hassle-free fund deposit option in India. You can book your FCNR Account in US Dollars Canadian Dollars Australian Dollars Pound Sterling Swiss Franc Euro Japan...