NRIs and Commodity Trading in India: Regulatory Guidelines

Are NRIs permitted to trade in the commodity segment?

Currently, Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) are not permitted to participate in commodity trading in India. This is due to specific regulatory restrictions that prevent NRIs from engaging in this segment of the market.


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