What if I haven't traded in my NRE or NRO account after opening it with FYERS?

What if I haven't traded in my NRE or NRO account after opening it with FYERS?

If you opened an NRE (Non-Resident External) or NRO (Non-Resident Ordinary) trading account with FYERS and did not place any trades within 24 consecutive months from the date of account activation, your account may be marked Inactive. This status is part of FYERS’ compliance obligations under SEBI and exchange regulations to monitor dormant accounts and prevent unauthorised use.

Importance of account activity

  • Brokers are required by SEBI and exchanges to review and classify dormant accounts.
  • If a trading account remains unused for 24 consecutive months, it may be automatically deactivated as a risk and security control.
  • Ongoing activity keeps your trading access uninterrupted and avoids reactivation formalities.

Consequences of inactivity

  • Trading blocked: You will not be able to place new buy/sell orders on FYERS platforms.
  • Reactivation required: You must complete KYC revalidation, which may include updated documents and In-Person Verification (IPV).

Note: Dormant Non-Resident External (NRE) or Non-Resident Ordinary (NRO) accounts can be reactivated only through offline re-Know Your Customer (re-KYC).

An account is considered active if at least one trade is completed within the first 90 days from activation. If no trades are executed in this period, it is marked inactive as per SEBI guidelines.

What if...

ScenarioWhat you should know
Delayed fund transfersIf no trades are placed within 24 consecutive months due to NRE/NRO bank transfer delays, the account will be marked inactive.
Account already inactiveThe account remains blocked for new trades until KYC reactivation is completed.
Not tradingAccounts with no trades in 24 consecutive months from activation are classified as inactive under SEBI guidelines.

Last updated: 02 Feb 2026