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Investment Education
9 min read
22 October 2026
OCI investor guide: what the card permits in Indian markets (and what it does not)
OCI status has come into focus with the recent FRRO deportation notice issued to actor Imran Khan — reportedly for violating the OCI restriction on political activity. The investment dimension affects more OCI holders in India directly. The card permits meaningful investment access but with specific restrictions that most cardholders do not fully know. This piece covers what OCI status allows in Indian markets, what it does not, and the specific areas where OCI investors most commonly get it wrong.