FCNR deposit rates up to 6.5%: Bank of Baroda, Indian Overseas Bank and others launch schemes for NRIs, OCIsFollowing RBI's measures to boost foreign currency inflows, several banks like Canara Bank, Federal Bank, Bank of Baroda, and IOB have laun...
17 Jun, 2026, 01.28 PM IST
NRI but using resident savings account? Here’s what you must know about NRE, NRO, and FEMA rulesNRIs must update their Indian bank accounts to NRE or NRO status to comply with FEMA regulations. Failing to do so can result in significan...
30 Apr, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
FCNR FD interest rates: SBI vs PNB vs HDFC Bank vs ICICI Bank - which gives you best rates; eligibility and taxation on interest explainedFCNR interest remains exempt from tax as long as the depositor qualifies as an NRI or resident but RNOR under Section 10(15)(iv)(fa) of the...
29 Apr, 2026, 01.35 PM IST
Income Tax dept seeks details from NRIs, offshore firms on unlisted share deals, flags valuation and fund source concernsIndia’s tax department has asked NRIs and offshore entities to justify investments in unlisted shares, seeking details on fund sources and ...
22 Apr, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
I am an OCI cardholder, will I need to pay tax on inherited assets in India?I am a German citizen, and have an OCI card. How will inheritance of assets located in India be taxed for me? Is the inheritance itself tax...
31 Mar, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
NRIs returning to India: 6 tax mistakes that can haunt you years later & how to avoid themReturning Indians face significant tax challenges, often experiencing 'return shock' due to complex rules on residency, overseas income, an...
12 Jan, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Despite being NRI you will be taxed as Indian resident if your income in India is above this; Know what else NRIs need to watch out while filing ITRITR for Non-resident Indians (NRIs): While filing income tax return (ITR) NRIs need to keep a close watch whether deemed residency status h...
03 Aug, 2024, 03.13 PM IST
Income Tax filing: Do NRIs need to file ITR if they have no income in India?Non-resident Indians (NRIs) are required to file Income Tax Returns (ITRs) if their income in India exceeds ₹2.5-3 lakhs, facing penalties,...
05 Jul, 2024, 03.11 PM IST
How NRIs can get Aadhaar cards made: A step-by-step guideNRIs looking to return to India or stay for an extended period value the Aadhaar card as a crucial identification document issued by UIDAI.
14 Jun, 2024, 10.52 AM IST
What is a Tax Residency Certificate & how can NRIs get theirs?NRIs earning income from multiple countries face potential double taxation issues. To address this, countries establish Double Taxation Avo...
12 Apr, 2024, 04.42 PM IST
Can NRIs continue to operate their PPF accounts?NRIs navigating PPF accounts encounter restrictions and guidelines, from tax benefits to closure procedures. Understanding these rules is c...
26 Mar, 2024, 03.51 PM IST
NRI’s inoperative PAN: List of documents required for making PAN operativeIf an NRI's PAN is still inoperative, he or she must inform the appropriate jurisdictional Assessing Officer of their NRI status and provid...
24 Jul, 2023, 11.37 AM IST
Are you an NRI with inoperative PAN? Here's what you can do nowAfter the expiry of deadline to link PAN with Aadhaar on June 30, 2023, it may happen that an NRI finds that his/her PAN is inoperative. If...
22 Jul, 2023, 10.51 AM IST
Inoperative doesn't mean inactive: Tax department allays NRIs' fear over PAN cardsWhile Non-Resident Indians NRIs are not required to obtain an Aadhaar number, the recent conclusion of the deadline for linking PAN and Aad...
21 Jul, 2023, 12.02 PM IST
Inoperative PAN is not inactive: Income Tax Department clarifies on ITR filing, NRI PAN cardsIf a person is eligible to receive an Aadhar Card number, they must link it with their PAN card in accordance with Section 139AA (2). The d...
19 Jul, 2023, 10.47 AM IST
What are the new rules for determining NRI status in India and how income will be taxedTill the end of FY 2019-20, NRIs (including Indian citizens and PIOs) included those who visited India for less than 182 days in an FY. The...
06 Jul, 2022, 10.59 AM IST
FinMin to clarify on residency status of NRIs stranded in India this fiscal due to CovidThere were expectations that the government would clarify on the residency status of these individuals in the 2021-22 Budget, which was pre...
04 Feb, 2021, 04.34 PM IST