Where offered, NRIs can invest in Indian equities through an NRI trading and demat account linked to NRE/NRO bank accounts. A PIS (Portfolio Investment Scheme) account, issued by an RBI-authorised bank, enables buying and selling on a repatriable basis as per RBI rules. To begin, open an account or talk to ATS support about NRI requirements.
Repatriable vs non-repatriable
| Type | Linked account | Funds can be |
|---|---|---|
| Repatriable | NRE | Transferred back abroad |
| Non-repatriable | NRO | Invested within India |
Documents NRIs typically need
- Passport, and visa or residence proof.
- PAN card.
- Overseas and Indian address proof.
- NRE/NRO bank details, with PIS permission where applicable.
Which segments can NRIs trade?
NRIs can generally trade equity delivery and specified F&O on a non-repatriable basis; intraday and certain segments are restricted per regulations. NRI taxation also differs (including possible TDS) — see our tax on stock trading guide.
RBI & FEMA rules applyNRI investing is governed by RBI/FEMA regulations that change from time to time. Confirm current eligibility and segment permissions with ATS support before you begin.
Explore more ATS help topics
- Demat Account FAQs — CDSL demat services — holdings, DIS, CMR, transfers, statements and re-KYC.
- Joint Demat & Trading Account — Open and operate a joint demat & trading account — holders, KYC and documents.
- Brokerage & Demat Charges — Brokerage, DP charges, AMC, STT, GST and every trading cost, explained.
- Margin Trading & Pledge — MTF, pledging shares for margin, haircuts, and margin-shortfall penalties.
- Tax on Stock Trading — STCG, LTCG, STT, intraday & F&O taxation, and downloading your tax P&L.
- Corporate Actions — Dividends, bonus, splits, rights and buybacks — how they hit your demat.
- Buyback of Shares — How share buybacks work, eligibility, and tendering shares through ATS.
- Mutual Funds & SIP — Start SIPs, invest in mutual funds, redeem, switch and track your folios.
- Nomination for Demat Account — Add, change or opt out of a nominee, and transmission of holdings.
- Account Closure & Reactivation — Close, reactivate or modify your account — dues, KYC and dormant accounts.
- Account Security & Fraud Prevention — Two-factor login, phishing, safe passwords and reporting unauthorised trades.
- Grievance Redressal — Raise a complaint, the escalation ladder, SEBI SCORES and Smart ODR.
- Trading Platform & App Support — Login, orders, charts, reports and troubleshooting on the ATS apps.
- Refer & Earn / Partner Program — Refer friends, earn rewards and become an ATS authorised partner.