The Non Resident Indian

A guide to NRI's when they plan an investment in India.

This title was first published in 2001. An important analysis of the links between the Indian Diaspora and the state and how this Diaspora can influence economic and foreign policy making in their country of origin. M.C. Lall focuses on India, presenting an unusual case whereby the Indian government in post- independence years ostracized its Diaspora despite the need for outside help with India’s economic development. This in-depth study of the failure of the Indian government to make good use of its Diaspora looks at the reasons why India did not cultivate a relationship after independence; why there was still no change even in light of its economic liberalization and what have been the consequences of this missing relationship.

Over 25 million people of Indian origin, currently live abroad and a large majority of them continue to have close ties with India. The NRI Guide is a reference book to help non-resident Indians (NRI) understand some of the policies and procedures that they may have to deal with, because of their non-resident status in India. Foreign nationals of Indian origin as well as non-residents from India, whether they want to travel to India for social or business purposes, invest in India, buy or sell property, repatriate funds abroad or return to India permanently. They will find useful information in this book. Readers should find procedures explained in a simple format for the average reader to understand.

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