Investing from India



This page intends to provide information to retail Indian residents investing in India. While Vanguard is yet to enter the Indian market, it is possible to apply the Bogleheads principles for portfolio construction. This page provides information on available investment options and their features, including the tax treatment of various financial instruments.

Savings and investing in India
Retail investors in India have access to the below:
 * 1) Fixed Deposits (FDs): These are debt instruments similar to CDs in the US. Term ranges from 7 days to 10 years. Balance up to Rs 100,000 at each bank is guaranteed by the government. Deposit can be made at any bank or post office.
 * 2) Recurring Deposits (RDs): These are similar to FDs except that monthly contributions are made instead of an upfront lumpsum. Interest rate and term is fixed upfront.
 * 3) (Numbered list item goes here)

Brokerages
Example pages are here: