NRIs

The Jeevan Pramaan platform allows pensioners to submit Digital Life Certificates online, but NRIs reportedly face challenges like lack of Aadhaar-linked Indian mobile numbers and difficulties with digital services, prompting many to submit offline.

NRIs may be exempt from mandatory PAN-Aadhaar linking if they qualify as non-residents under income-tax law. Here is what to do if an NRI’s PAN still shows as inoperative and how to update the status.

Non-resident Indians sending money to parents in India face scrutiny from tax authorities if transfers lack documentation. Here are the rules one should be aware of.

The RBI has cut short the deadline for its special FCNR(B) deposit swap facility to 31 August from 30 September. With the window closing soon, NRIs need to weigh the potential benefits of higher foreign currency returns against the lock-in and liquidity considerations.

SEBI has proposed allowing NRIs, OCIs and eligible foreign nationals in FATF-compliant countries to complete digital KYC for Indian securities investments without travelling to India. The proposal also seeks to make KYC records portable.

An NRI having NRE, NRO and FCNR accounts may have to pay tax on interest income. Here's when it applies and when it is exempt from tax as per income tax rules.

An NRI and her resident sister can face different capital-gains tax treatment on the same property, while the resident co-owner can independently claim the reinvestment exemption.

PPF accounts in India offer attractive returns and tax benefits. NRIs can continue contributing to existing accounts but lose benefits if they acquire foreign citizenship. Details here.