Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) can repatriate proceeds from debt investments abroad—such as loans, external commercial borrowings (ECB), or bonds—made through branches, wholly owned subsidiaries, or associates, subject to FEMA regulations. These fall under RBI's Overseas Direct Investment (ODI) rules, permitting repatriation of principal, interest, and sale/redemption proceeds.
Indian entities linked to FPIs qualify for ODI up to 400% of net worth. Debt instruments like loans to foreign associates are typically under the automatic route (no prior approval needed), but structured obligations (e.g., beyond limits) require AD bank nod. Repatriation is allowed post-maturity, redemption, or disinvestment, excluding non-debt dues like trade receivables.
Proceeds must route to an EEFC/FCNR account and repatriate to India within 90 days of receipt. Interest, royalties, and fees are freely remittable net of foreign taxes, with TDS/Form 15CA/CB clearance. File Form ODI and APR-1 via AD Category-I bank—no RBI approval for compliant exits.
The ODFC FEMA Helpdesk assists with RBI compliance, offering end-to-end filings for debt repatriation under OI Rules 2022.
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