What Canadian NRIs tell us
The three questions every call starts with.
“I want a home in India, but I can’t be there to oversee a build.”
Canada’s Indo-Canadian community — Punjabi and Gujarati families in the GTA, Vancouver, Calgary — shares this challenge. We built Vidastu’s NRI desk specifically for this: you never need to be on-site. Our team is the eyes on the ground.
“How do I handle the legal paperwork from here?”
Canada is part of the Hague Apostille Convention — your Power of Attorney is apostille-authenticated in Canada (not consulate-attested). A trusted person in India signs on your behalf. No trips required for paperwork.
“Will you call me at 2 AM IST again?”
Never. We schedule all calls at a Canada-friendly hour — EST/PST evenings that land in our working day. You get a named team, not a call centre: founder Vidit Kaushik and co-founder Ravi Shankar Sharma answer your WhatsApp directly.
Why this corridor, why now
The airport is live. The early-mover window is open.
India’s largest planned airport just began commercial operations. Here is what that has done to land — stated with sources, not hype.
The airport is currently domestic-only (IndiGo, Akasa); international operations are targeted for the winter schedule (around late October 2026); not yet operating, with no airlines or routes confirmed. The airport opened approximately four years later than originally targeted — we state that openly. Figures are historical or authority data with the sources shown. Past performance is not a guarantee of future returns.
The appreciation story — sourced
You don’t have to take our word for it. Look at the line.
Every figure is attributed and dated. See government plot rates and corridor apartment prices side by side in the interactive projector.
What this shows: ANAROCK Research reports Noida apartment values up approximately 92% and Greater Noida approximately 98% from 2020 to Q1 2025. The YEIDA authority allotment rate rose from ₹25,900/sq m (2024) to ₹36,260/sq m (2026, RPS-10), a ~40% increase. Analyst commentary from Knight Frank India and CBRE (April 2026) describes the operational airport as a strong catalyst for further residential demand. Forward projections are estimates, not guarantees.
See the full investment case & honest Dubai comparison →
How remote build works
Five stages. You see each one from Canada.
Typical turnkey timeline 10–16 months — an indicative range, not a fixed timeline. Payments are milestone-linked so your disbursements match verified progress — no lump sums sent blind.
Design
Vastu-aligned design to your brief, approved over video call — scheduled at a Toronto/Vancouver-friendly hour.
You see: 3D walkthroughPlan approval
Your apostille PoA lets our representative handle layout sanctions and authority approvals end-to-end.
You see: sanctioned planStructure
Foundation to roof, with engineering oversight. Weekly WhatsApp site videos — no guessing required.
You see: weekly site videoFinishes
Flooring, joinery, fittings — chosen with you remotely. Material samples photographed and shared for approval.
You see: material samplesHandover
Snag-free handover, keys and documents to your PoA representative in India.
You see: final walkthroughJewar Plot + Build Value Projector
Estimate your investment — in USD (CAD on request).
Adjust the inputs. Switch between USD, AED, GBP and INR. This is an indicative estimate, not a guarantee of returns.
The legal side — plain English for Canada
FEMA compliance, explained for Canadian residents.
What you can buy
NRIs and OCIs in Canada may purchase residential property and development-authority-allotted residential plots (YEIDA plots qualify) in India under FEMA / NDI Rules 2019. Agricultural land, farmhouses and plantations are not permitted. Please consult your CA or FEMA advisor.
Apostille PoA (Canada)
Canada is a signatory to the Hague Apostille Convention. Your Power of Attorney is apostille-authenticated in Canada — via Global Affairs Canada or a provincial notary — and accepted directly in India. No Indian consulate attestation required, unlike Gulf countries.
NRE / NRO / FCNR routing
Funds are sent to India through your NRE, NRO or FCNR account via normal banking channels. No cash, no informal routes. Payments are milestone-linked to verified construction progress.
Repatriation & TDS
NRE-funded proceeds are repatriable for up to two residential properties. NRO route is capped at USD 1 million per financial year (net of taxes). LTCG TDS is 12.5% plus surcharge and cess for post-23 July 2024 sales; Form 13 can reduce TDS if eligible. Consult your CA.
This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Your specific residency status, account type and tax treaties between Canada and India may affect your situation. Please consult a qualified CA and FEMA / legal advisor. Read the full NRI FEMA guide →
Start here
Get your plot + build estimate. We’ll call you at a Canada-friendly hour.
Your home in India, built while you watch — from Canada.
- A shortlist of YEIDA plots matched to your goal & budget
- Indicative plot + build cost in USD (CAD on request)
- A video call with the founder — scheduled for EST/PST
- Straight answers on apostille PoA, FEMA and timelines
Thank you — we’ve got it.
We’re opening WhatsApp so you can send it directly. We’ll call you at a Canada-friendly hour — evenings IST that work for EST and PST.
Vidastu NRI — explore by country
Vidastu Developers Pvt. Ltd. is a UP-RERA-registered real-estate agent (UPRERAAGT000309/01/2026). NRIs/OCIs may purchase residential and development-authority-allotted residential plots under FEMA / NDI Rules 2019; agricultural land, farmhouses and plantations are not permitted. Appreciation figures are attributed to their sources and dated; past performance and forecasts are not a guarantee of future returns. For RERA-registered projects, ≥70% of buyer funds are held in escrow per Section 4(2)(l)(D) of the RERA Act 2016. This page is informational and not an offer of sale; all transactions are governed by individual builder–buyer agreements registered with UP RERA. Please consult your own CA / FEMA / legal advisor. LTCG TDS is 12.5% plus applicable surcharge and cess for sales post-23 July 2024; Canada–India tax treaty provisions may apply — consult your CA.