Can Ancestral Property Be Sold Without Consent of All Heirs?

Can Ancestral Property Be Sold Without Consent of All Heirs?

Selling ancestral property in India is one of the most misunderstood legal areas — especially for families spread across cities or countries. Many people assume...

Why 120 Days in India Can Cost NRIs Lakhs in Tax

Why 120 Days in India Can Cost NRIs Lakhs in Tax

Many NRIs assume that spending a few extra weeks in India has no tax consequences. However, Indian income tax law contains a critical rule that...

Union Budget 2026–27: What NRIs Need to Know

Union Budget 2026–27: What NRIs Need to Know

The Union Budget 2026–27 has introduced targeted, practical reforms that directly impact Non-Resident Indians (NRIs). While there are no sweeping tax rate changes, the Budget...

FEMA Penalties: The Cost of One Wrong Transfer for NRIs & OCI Holders

FEMA Penalties: The Cost of One Wrong Transfer for NRIs & OCI Holders

Many NRIs and OCI holders believe FEMA compliance is just paperwork. In reality, one wrong transfer can lead to penalties running into crores. The Foreign...

Indian Banks with Branches in the United States

Indian Banks with Branches in the United States

For Indians and NRIs living in the United States, access to Indian banks abroad brings familiarity, trust, and convenience. Whether it is managing NRE/NRO accounts,...

Taxation of Under-Construction & Unregistered Properties for NRIs (AY 2025–26)

Taxation of Under-Construction & Unregistered Properties for NRIs (AY 2025–26)

NRIs frequently invest in Indian real estate through builder-buyer agreements where possession or registration may be delayed. This blog explains how such properties are taxed...

Taxation of Under-Construction & Unregistered Properties for NRIs (AY 2025–26)

Taxation of Under-Construction & Unregistered Properties for NRIs (AY 2025–26)

NRIs frequently invest in Indian real estate through builder-buyer agreements where possession or registration may be delayed. This blog explains how such properties are taxed...

NRI Property Sale: 20% with Indexation vs 12.5% without – Which Method Actually Works Better?

NRI Property Sale: 20% with Indexation vs 12.5% without – Which Method Actually Works Better?

There is a lot of noise right now around long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax on sale of property in India – especially after the July...

5 Hidden FEMA Traps Every NRI Must Avoid

5 Hidden FEMA Traps Every NRI Must Avoid

If you’re an NRI, congratulations  you’ve successfully complicated your finances across borders. Unfortunately, India’s Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) is not impressed by your global...

FEMA vs Income Tax: One Transaction, Two Laws – What NRIs Must Know

FEMA vs Income Tax: One Transaction, Two Laws – What NRIs Must Know

For NRIs dealing with money matters in India, one of the most common (and costly) mistakes is assuming that compliance with Income Tax automatically means...

Can Ancestral Property Be Sold Without Consent of All Heirs?

Selling ancestral property in India is one of the most misunderstood legal areas — especially for families spread across cities or countries. Many people assume that if the property is in their name, they can freely sell it. In reality, ancestral property follows very strict legal rules. Let’s clearly understand whether ancestral property can be…

Why 120 Days in India Can Cost NRIs Lakhs in Tax

Many NRIs assume that spending a few extra weeks in India has no tax consequences. However, Indian income tax law contains a critical rule that can silently change your tax residency. Crossing 120 days in India, when combined with certain income thresholds, can expose NRIs to significantly higher tax liability. In 2026, this remains one…

Union Budget 2026–27: What NRIs Need to Know

The Union Budget 2026–27 has introduced targeted, practical reforms that directly impact Non-Resident Indians (NRIs). While there are no sweeping tax rate changes, the Budget focuses on simplifying compliance, easing property transactions, and improving investment access for NRIs. This blog breaks down Budget 2026 exclusively from an NRI perspective—covering taxation, property sales, remittances, investments, and…

FEMA Penalties: The Cost of One Wrong Transfer for NRIs & OCI Holders

Many NRIs and OCI holders believe FEMA compliance is just paperwork. In reality, one wrong transfer can lead to penalties running into crores. The Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) strictly regulates how money moves into and out of India. Even an unintentional mistake can attract penalties up to three times the transaction value. Let’s understand…

Indian Banks with Branches in the United States

For Indians and NRIs living in the United States, access to Indian banks abroad brings familiarity, trust, and convenience. Whether it is managing NRE/NRO accounts, handling property transactions in India, or transferring funds, Indian banks with a presence in the US play a crucial role in cross-border financial life. This guide covers major Indian banks…

Taxation of Under-Construction & Unregistered Properties for NRIs (AY 2025–26)

NRIs frequently invest in Indian real estate through builder-buyer agreements where possession or registration may be delayed. This blog explains how such properties are taxed under the Income-tax Act, 1961 (as applicable from AY 2025–26), focusing on capital gains classification and TDS obligations. 1. What Constitutes a Capital Asset? Under Section 2(14), any right in…

Taxation of Under-Construction & Unregistered Properties for NRIs (AY 2025–26)

NRIs frequently invest in Indian real estate through builder-buyer agreements where possession or registration may be delayed. This blog explains how such properties are taxed under the Income-tax Act, 1961 (as applicable from AY 2025–26), focusing on capital gains classification and TDS obligations. 1. What Constitutes a Capital Asset? Under Section 2(14), any right in…

NRI Property Sale: 20% with Indexation vs 12.5% without – Which Method Actually Works Better?

There is a lot of noise right now around long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax on sale of property in India – especially after the July 2024 changes. Many NRIs are asking: “Am I better off with the old 20% with indexation or the new 12.5% without indexation?” The short answer for NRIs is: – For…

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