This discussion clarifies how an NRI can manage education loan EMI payments to an Indian account. It's confirmed that opening an NRO account is a viable option for this purpose. Regarding taxes, there are generally no liabilities, with the exception of interest earned on the account if it exceeds the basic exemption limit.
09 December 2024
Hi. My sister is an NRI. Can she pay her education loan emi directly to her Indian Loan account? If not, should she open an NRO/ NRE account for this purpose? Also are there any tax implications. (The account will be used only for repayment of loan emi)