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By removing the TAN requirement, Budget 2026 eliminates a key hurdle in NRI property sales. Buyers can now comply using only PAN, speeding up transactions.... Read More...

The Union Budget 2026-27 proposed a series of measures impacting Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and other overseas individuals, easing compliance in property transactions and widening access to Indian equity markets. Read more at: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/127838958.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst

Packing your bags for India? Whether you are bringing gifts for family or carrying your own gadgets, knowing the exact limits can save you from an expensive surprise at the Customs Red Channel. Here is your pocket-sized guide to Indian Customs Allowances for 2026. The "Green Channel" Limits If you stay within these limits, you can walk through the Green Channel without paying any duty. 1. General Free Allowance: ₹50,000 Who:  All passengers (Indian residents, OCIs, NRIs, and

For many travelers returning to India—especially NRIs bringing gifts for family or tourists carrying equipment—the walk through Customs can be the most nerve-wracking part of the journey. The age-old question: "Do I walk through the Green Channel, or do I need the Red Channel?" If you are carrying dutiable goods, the process used to involve long queues and paperwork. However, with the ATITHI App , the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has digitized the declar

If you are an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI)  or a foreign national planning a trip to India in 2026, there has been a significant shift in immigration procedures. The era of scrambling for a pen to fill out the narrow paper "Disembarkation Card" while the flight lands is officially ending. Effective late 2025, the Indian Bureau of Immigration has transitioned to a mandatory Online Arrival Card (e-Arrival Card)  system. Here is everything you need to know to ensure a smooth

International travel is exciting—but long immigration queues after a tiring flight can quickly take the joy out of it. To solve this problem and bring India in line with global best practices, the Government of India has launched a landmark initiative called the Fast Track Immigration – Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP) . Officially rolled out in mid-2024 , this program is designed to make international arrivals and departures faster, smoother, and more secure  for freque

Non-resident Indians (NRIs) travelling through 13 Indian airports can now save time at immigration counters by registering for the government’s new e-Gate facility. But there’s a small catch – the Aadhaar card isn’t accepted as address proof during registration. Read More....

With deeper emotional and legal ties, NRIs would be encouraged to make long-term commitments in manufacturing, technology, real estate, infrastructure and startups. Read More....

The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority has eased National Pension System onboarding for Non-Resident Indians and Overseas Citizens of India. New rules permit digital onboarding from outside India. This eliminates the need for physical presence in India for Know Your Customer processes. Existing subscribers can also complete KYC updates remotely. Read More....

India’s outward remittances under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) dropped to $1,937.2 million in November 2025 , down 18% from October, reflecting reduced travel and education spending. This trend points to softer overseas expenditures by resident Indians. Read More....