Non Resident External Term Deposits (NRE)
HSBC's NRE Term Deposit is a term deposit held in India, in Indian Rupees. You can convert your foreign currency earnings into Indian Rupee NRE deposit or transfers funds from your NRE/FCNR account in India to place a new NRE deposit.
Non Resident Ordinary Term Deposits (NRO)
HSBC's NRO Term Deposit is a term deposit held in India, in Indian Rupees. The NRO* deposit is suited for you if you have earnings in India (such as rent income, dividend, pension, etc) on which you want to earn fixed returns. You can also transfer funds from your NRO/NRE/FCNR account to place a new NRO deposit.