NRI and OCI have several real estate investment opportunities in India. Here are some of the most popular ones: Residential real estate:NRIs and OCIs can invest in residential properties in India for personal use or  rental income. Depending on your budget and preferences, you can  invest in an apartment, villa or family home. Rental yields in major Indian cities  range from 2% to 6% depending on  location and type of property.Commercial real estate:NRIs and OCIs can also invest in commercial real estate such as office space, stores and warehouses.

Commercial real estate rental yields are higher than  residential real estate, ranging from 6% to 12%. However, commercial real estate typically requires a higher investment size  than  residential real estate.REITs:Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) are a relatively new investment option for Indian NRIs and OCIs. REITs allow investors to invest in a portfolio of income-generating real estate investments without owning the property directly.

REIT returns  come from both capital appreciation and rental income. Coworking space:Co-working spaces are a fast growing segment in India and NRI and OCI can invest in co-working spaces through various options such as rental income, revenue sharing schemes and profit sharing schemes. Coworking spaces typically offer higher rental yields than traditional retail properties.affordable housing:The Indian government has launched several initiatives to promote affordable housing and NRI and OCI can invest in affordable housing projects to benefit from these schemes.

These projects typically have lower investment amounts and  rental yields compared to other real estate investment options.It is important to conduct thorough research and due diligence before making any real estate investment decisions. NRI and OCI also recommend seeking professional advice from  real estate, tax and legal professionals before investing in Indian real estate.