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Is PAN number required for NRI's to purchase public issue shares? If not what are the alternate requirements?
Updated 4 November 2025
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Irrespective to your resdential status, PAN Number is mandatory for investing in India Stock Market. PAN is required to open an NRI trading account with a broker.
NRI investor need a PAN Card (or PAN Number) to invest in IPO's.
Please read below article for more detail about NRI Trading Account.
NRI Trading Account Charges, Questions, Guide - Indian Stock Market