NRIs’ share of domestic retail investments dropped during the Covid pandemic due to the forced repatriation of Indians along with the surging value of the local retail investor market
NRI as well as domestic Indian wealth grew notably during the Covid-19 pandemic. According to the Reserve Bank of India and the Securities and Exchange Board of India, NRI savings and investments in India reached $188.9bn in 2022.
However, NRIs’ share of domestic retail investments dropped during the Covid pandemic due to the forced repatriation of Indians along with the surging value of the local retail investor market.
India is a lucrative destination for investment among NRIs, as they expect better returns from India compared to other countries. Also, the country’s already stable economic performance has been improving, making NRIs more determined to capitalise on this opportunity by investing in India, reported privatebankerinternational.com.
Given rising resident wealth within India, many local Indian wealth managers have focused on the domestic opportunity. Yet they should not cede NRI wealth to international players, as these clients offer greater revenue potential owing to their more complex financial needs in comparison to Indian residents.
If investing online is made suitably hassle-free and cost-effective, NRIs are likely to favour the familiarity and market knowledge offered by Indian wealth managers
NRIs are typically more diversified in terms of their investments and often require more financial advice, which translates to higher revenue for wealth managers.
The growth in the NRI space has attracted the attention of international players. Indian wealth managers’ more extensive local knowledge of a complex market provides them with an advantage. But domestic players often lack an international branch presence, which gives wealth managers based in NRIs’ country of residence a foothold to target these individuals.
Widespread digitalisation following the Covid pandemic – as well as growing uptake of robo-advice globally – offers Indian players an approach to follow. Indian wealth managers should invest in upgrading or launching digital investment platforms, with a particular focus on low fees, ease of navigation, and efficiency.
If investing online is made suitably hassle-free and cost-effective, NRIs are likely to favour the familiarity and market knowledge offered by Indian wealth managers.
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