In a world where geopolitical shifts and economic realignments are rewriting investment playbooks, Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) are no longer limiting their portfolios to traditional hotspots like India, the US, or the UK. A new trend is quietly gaining momentum — one that points to emerging markets such as Vietnam, Indonesia, select African nations, and parts … Read more
The Income Tax Bill of 2025, scheduled to be tabled in Parliament on Thursday, is expected to be a significant milestone in India’s tax framework as it is poised to replace the existing bill from 1961. Upon approval, the bill is expected to take effect on April 1, 2026. The objective of the new income … Read more
A popular investment choice among non-resident Indians (NRIs) is fixed deposits (FDs). This investment option is user-friendly, offers guaranteed returns, and adheres to transparent regulations. During its December Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, the Reserve Bank of India raised the interest rate cap on Foreign Currency Non-Resident Account FCNR (B) deposits to overnight Alternative Reference … Read more
As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares for the Budget 2025 announcements, many taxpayers, including Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), are anticipating long-awaited relief. NRIs are hoping for some changes to the 182-day residency criteria and simplification of Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) requirements for selling properties in India. These initiatives could help address ongoing challenges faced by … Read more
The Prime Minister’s Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) is a flagship programme of the NDA government, which was introduced by PM Narendra Modi on May 9, 2015. This life insurance scheme, offered by the central government, provides yearly renewable coverage for death resulting from any cause. According to a statement released on social media platform … Read more
The government’s latest project, PAN 2.0, is designed to overhaul the existing PAN/TAN system, enhancing efficiency and convenience for taxpayers. This initiative aims to modernise the procedures linked to Permanent Account Number (PAN) and Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number (TAN) services. The primary goal is to expedite, streamline, and fortify the process of taxpayer … Read more
Income Tax Returns FY24: The Income Tax department has asked non-resident Indians (NRIs) to give sworn statements on the exact number of days spent in India, a report said on Tuesday. This comes after the department recently sent numerous advisories to NRIs asking them to verify high-value transactions made in 2022-23 and to address any … Read more
MUMBAI: The income-tax department has asked several individuals to prove their non-resident status for assessment years 2013-14 to 2017-18. While filing their tax returns for the years in question, these persons had not disclosed their foreign assets by virtue of being non-resident. Unlike residents whose global income is taxed, foreign earnings of non-residents are not … Read more