The Ultimate Solution for all Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Needs
An Indian dreamt of the American dream. Scratch that. 4.4 million of them have. Isn’t it a formula for success these days? “Let’s complete an undergraduate program, work for a year, head abroad and get
settled.” Be it the United States or anywhere else in the world, what’s painfully ironic is the fact that Non-Resident Indians hardly feel “settled.”
One might imagine it’s because of nostalgia, or a deep longing for a warmth that’s inherently missing. But it’s primarily caused by factors that shouldn’t be existing in the first place, and in this article, we’re going to take a deeper look into what those factors are, why they’re happening, and what our solution can be.
In this post, we will cover:
- The Non-Resident Indian (NRI) life
- Challenges Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) face overseas
- The state of available services for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs)
- A one-stop solution for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) worldwide
- The benefits of using NRIHelpline
- Improving the way Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) connect with India
- NRIHelpline’s beneficial features
- The Future of Non-Resident Indians
The Non-Resident Indian (NRI) life
NRIs take a bold step by leaving behind their homeland, families, and all things familiar and travel across sea(s) only to be practically received as golden geese wherever they go. 100 million+ people have already migrated away from the Indian borders, and that stat garners about 2.5 million people with each passing year.
Students, millionaires, employees, OCIs, PIOs, their adult kids, dependents, and people who haven’t yet applied for official NRI status as yet or haven’t surrendered their India passports for overseas citizenship – folks from all walks of life want to traverse the greener pastures. A jaw-dropping INR 104 billion was the NRI remittance to India in 2022. If that doesn’t scream money, we don’t know what will.
Challenges Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) face overseas
Situations such as illegal occupation, encroachment, and disputes transpire easily because of the individual’s absence in India, and as a result, either they’re not going to know about it, or even if they do, they may not be able to take legal action against the occupant.
It’s a struggle to manage their banking and financial services in India. Not being able to access their accounts or transfer funds easily. A simple enough transferring of funds, when it doesn’t go through, results in several inconveniences to their personal lives. Here’s a shocker. They tend to face cultural differences when they visit… India! NRIs who happen to experience our nation for the first time may not be aware of the cultural norms and practices in India, which can lead to misunderstandings, social awkwardness, harsh judgments.
NRIs face difficulties in so much as accessing information about Indian missions and embassies, important case laws, booking NRI marriages, do’s and don’ts, etc., which are all vital to their sustenance. They want the government to take more proactive measures to address the issues they face, and they need a service supervision mechanism that ensures quality services for them on fronts like property, law, services, news, etc.
The state of available services for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs)
The rate at which India has developed is astounding and worth all our admiration. [1] So, it goes without saying that local companies have been trying to support the NRIs, and their efforts cannot be plain overlooked. It’s the issues that these companies encounter which sometimes result in the perceived lack of quality service.
There isn’t a centralised marketplace; no one service place where service providers can list their services and connect with NRI customers. As a result, many good intentions and efforts become scattered and go unnoticed. Even if one such company were to meet the light of day, it’s a struggle to build brand awareness and trust with NRI customers, let alone the time and resources on marketing and advertising demands. Service providers need to reach out to NRI customers through a variety of channels, such as online advertising, social media, sometimes even word-of-mouth.
A one-stop solution for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) worldwide
We’re NRIHelpline – a one-stop destination for all matters related to the connection of Non-Resident Indians with India. As an NRI, your deep connection with India is what has to be embraced, not the problems you encounter as a result. Our mission is to cater to your specific needs, ensuring that your life is healthy and prosperous, both abroad and at home. The dedicated team of professionals at NRIHelpline is committed to providing personalised assistance and guidance in various areas, including property, law, services, news, and information so that you can overcome the challenges you face as an NRI.
The benefits of using NRIHelpLine
- Convenience: NRIHelpline services are available 24×7, which makes it convenient for NRIs to avail themselves of these services from anywhere in the world at any given time. One doesn’t wait on the line or stand in a queue. The support you need will happen promptly and in a matter of a few clicks on your digital devices.
- Personalised Assistance: It provides you with assistance and guidance in various areas in ways that are tailored to your specific needs, ensuring that you receive the best possible service. For example, NRIHelpline can provide an NRI with customised legal advice based on their specific legal challenges.
- Expertise: Our team of professionals are experts in their respective fields. They provide expert advice for you on various matters. Let’s say you are in need of some financial guidance. We will link you with an expert who can get you out of that situation.
- Cost-effective: NRIHelpline services are cost-effective, and it’s a factor an NRI needn’t worry about.
- Trustworthy: Our goal is to make sure our NRIs feel supported. We have a proven record of providing reliable and efficient services to thousands of NRIs all over the world.
Improving the way Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) connect with India
In order to leave no stone unturned, we’ve incorporated the following into our services:
An ESCROW-powered change: NRIhelpline provides a hyper-local service marketplace that connects NRIs with local service providers in India. This marketplace is powered by NRIhelpline’s extensive network of service providers so that NRIs are met with the kind of services they deserve.
IndiaGram: NRIHelpline provides IndiaGram, a first-of-its-kind N2G communication tool that connects NRIs with state and union governments in India. By doing so, the tool enables them to stay updated on the latest news and events in India, as well as to connect with government officials for various services.
First NRI SoS communication tool: We provide an emergency broadcasting tool for Indian embassies that enables NRIs to communicate with the embassy in case of an emergency. It’s vital NRIs get timely assistance and support in case of any emergencies.
NRIHelpLine’s beneficial features
An app is more efficient, user-friendly, expands your options by integrating with the features on your mobile phone or laptop, and gives you the luxury of offline access. That’s why we are bringing NRIHelpline’s app to you very soon.
From keeping you up to date with the latest news, having knowledge ready for you to access through a built-in infopedia, to polls on various topics that will expand your interests, and the aforementioned Indiagram. It’s an all-encompassing homepage. You also have commercial services like property management, NRI taxation, legal advisory, elderly care, taxi services, and many more at your disposal.
The user experience will be anything but generalised. We curate their experience based on their answers to our customised questions. Instead of stopping after getting just their names and emails, we instead find out about their natives, professional and personal interests, their views on matters such as sports, cinema, politics, etc,. so they can feel right at home in our app.
The future of Non-Resident Indians
The above narrative underscores the unexpected, unfortunate challenges faced by Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and how multifaceted they are. It robs them of their peace of mind, and having to go to several spaces for several purposes discourages them from even trying, and when they do try, the experience, more often than not, isn’t a pleasant one.
With NRIHelpline, they’re getting welcomed with a comprehensive solution. With millions of Indians continuing to migrate every year to pursue various opportunities, we step in to alleviate their burdens so their connections with their homeland are secure and thriving.
NRIHelpline is a promising initiative to empower NRIs and facilitate their seamless engagement with India, ultimately contributing to their well-being and prosperity both abroad and at home.
