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My NRI status changed. Will interest earned on my NRE FDs be taxable in India?ET Wealth reader's query: I was an NRI until FY2024–25. After relocating to India, my residential status changed to ‘resident’ from FY2025–...
Moving from UAE to India? 6-step financial homecoming guidebook to manage tax residency, bank accounts, Dubai property, and gratuityTax residency, bank accounts, Dubai property and gratuity all need sorting before and after you fly home.
Parents planned 5-month US stay, allowed only 2 months as father has job in India: NRI shares entry experience, seeks adviceAn NRI's parents faced reduced US stay despite a five-month return ticket. Immigration officers questioned their extended visit and job sta...
Returning to India from the UK? Capital gains and inheritance tax may still applyNon-resident Indians should note that leaving the UK doesn't automatically terminate tax residency. Retaining connections might keep your t...
Can NRIs gift money to an HUF and save tax? Check these income clubbing and tax rules before transferring fundsNRIs have the opportunity to gift money to their Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) without incurring immediate tax obligations. However, it's im...
Will I inherit my family’s land in India if I become an NRI?ET Wealth Reader's Query: I would like to understand what happens to my rights over inherited agricultural land in India if I acquire forei...
Can NRIs invest in sovereign gold bonds? What the latest SGB investment rules saySovereign gold bonds: Non-Resident Indians cannot invest in Sovereign Gold Bonds currently. However, existing bondholders can continue hold...
Should you close your PPF account after becoming an NRI? Here’s what to know about maturity, withdrawal, and tax rulesMoving abroad as an NRI? Your PPF account might not need immediate closure. Discover how your contribution, withdrawal, and maturity option...
Birth certificate for NRIs: Why this document matters more than everIndia's birth certificate has become an indispensable document for its citizens. Recent regulations stipulate that birth registrations are ...
Moving back to India? What NRIs need to know about US tax obligationsFrom RSUs to retirement accounts, what returning Indians must settle before—and after—they land. The first thing to understand is that immi...
NRI selling property in India: Should sale proceeds go to an NRE or NRO account? Know repatriation limits and RBI rulesAre you an NRI looking to sell your property in India after relocating abroad? It's essential to understand the process of repatriating you...
PPF rules for NRIs: Can non-resident Indians open PPF account in India?A Public Provident Fund (PPF) is a long-term, small savings scheme offered by the government of India. The PPF offers an attractive interes...
NRI selling property, shares or gold in India? Here's how you can manage your capital gains tax in a better waySelling Indian investments triggers capital gains tax for NRIs, with rules varying by asset type. Property sales offer significant tax redu...
Credit card rewards are changing: Here's how travellers and reward seekers can maximise points and milesBanks increasingly reward engagement rather than ownership. Issuers want your premium card to become your preferred spending instrument, as...
Are gifts given to NRIs by relatives taxable? Here's what you need to know about income tax and FEMA rulesNRIs receiving gifts from resident Indians face varying tax implications. Gifts from specified relatives are fully exempt from Indian incom...
Banks lure NRIs with high-return FCNR(B) deposits, warn of leverage risksBanks are attracting NRI dollar deposits through RBI's FCNR(B) window. These deposits offer projected returns of thirteen to sixteen percen...
ETMarkets Smart Talk | Equity, mutual funds, bonds or property: Tax rules every NRI should know: Ritu ShaktawatNRIs investing in India must understand tax rules and residential status. Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements offer beneficial tax treatme...
Can you convert your savings account to an NRE account?Many non-resident Indians (NRIs) manage their savings or income in India through Non-Resident Ordinary (NRO) Accounts. With this account, y...
Paper work: Account changes on becoming an NRIThe investments made by an NRI are subject to some restrictions, which also apply to the use and transfer of funds based on its source
Changing investor status from NRI to a resident? Things to knowA change in the status from non-resident investor to a resident investor has to be registered with investment and service providers.