Non Resident External Account (NRE)
The HSBC India?s NRE Account is a savings / current account held in India, in Indian Rupees. You can deposit your foreign currency earnings into the NRE account by transfers from your country of residence or transfers from other NRE accounts in India.
Non Resident Ordinary Account (NRO)
The HSBC India's Non Resident Ordinary Account (NRO Account) is a Savings / Current account held in India, in Indian Rupees. The NRO account is best suited for you if you have earnings in India (such as rent income, dividend, pension, etc).