How can NRIs, PIOs and OCIs trade Indian shares?
Non resident Indians living abroad can trade in Indian stocks online, however they cannot conduct intra day trading. This means they have to stay in a position for atl east 3-4 business days from the date of purchase. A PAN Card number is must to open up a Stock trading account in India. Below are the following components of a NRI Account: 1. Trading or broking account with a stock broker. 2. Demat Account with a DP 3. NRE or NRO bank account attached to a PIS Account. 4. PIS – portfolio Investment Account.