RBI, FEMA, SEC - The truth about Compliance, Remittance & Audits

For many upwardly mobile Indians, the desire to invest abroad is no longer a luxury, it’s a signal. A sign that you’re thinking globally, hedging locally, and maturing financially. But just beneath that ambition sits an unease few admit publicly. What if the RBI flags my transaction? What if this attracts scrutiny from the Income Tax Department? What if I cross a line I didn’t even know existed?

It’s a fear woven not just from ignorance, but from a deeper cultural muscle memory. For decades, India’s relationship with capital movement was defined by restriction, not possibility. Even today, whispers of “foreign investment” can trigger imagined red flags.

But here’s the quiet truth: India opened those doors a long time ago. And for those who know how to walk through them, legally, transparently, and confidently, the global portfolio isn’t just available. It’s overdue. And in this blog will walk you through exactly why - step by step.