NRIs are permitted to make direct investment in partnership/proprietorship concerns in India as also by way of subscription to shares/debentures of Indian companies. They are also permitted to place funds in company deposits. Similar facilities are also available to OCBs with certain exceptions. Wherever the investments are allowed with repatriation benefits, the funds for the purpose should be received by inward remittances from abroad or from the investors NRE/FCNR Accounts. However, in respect of investment on non-repatriation basis, funds in NRO Accounts could also be used.