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India is a country of superlatives.

Recognised for the iconic architecture of the Taj Mahal, India is the jewel of the sub-continent. With the Indian Ocean at its footprint and the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal to the West and East respectively, the country is engulfed by over 4000 miles of ocean line.

One of the world’s largest economies and liberal democracies, India’s housing value has been projected to reach USD 102 billion over the next ten years making the country a source of tremendous profit potential for investors.

Who can Purchase Property in India?


  • Indian citizens
  • Anyone who has ever held an Indian passport
  • Anyone whose parents or grandparents were citizens of India, by virtue of the Constitution of India or the Citizenship Act, 1955 (57 of 1955)
  • A foreign company with a branch office in India, when the property is used for business purposes
  • Foreign nationals holding Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) 
A foreign national of non-Indian origin resident outside India cannot acquire any immovable property in India by way of purchase or gift. 

However, a Foreign National of non-Indian origin including a citizen of Pakistan or Bangladesh or Sri Lanka or Afghanistan or China or Iran or Nepal or Bhutan may acquire only residential accommodation on lease, not exceeding five years for which he/she does not require prior permission of the Reserve Bank of India. 


Why Invest in India?



Click on the links on the right to know more about investing in India before you decide to take the plunge.

Or, click here to download the investor’s guide to property in India. 

Disclaimer: The information provided in this section is subject to change and should only be used as a guide.
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