NRIs
From UAE to India: When a temporary return triggers lasting tax risks
Returnees from the UAE face shifting residency status, global taxation exposure and compliance burdens as temporary moves risk becoming prolonged stays.
3 min read1 Apr 2026Should NRIs continue investing in India if they plan to retire abroad?
Shobhit Mathur, Co-Founder, Ionic Wealth, said whether NRIs should continue investing in India, even if they plan to retire overseas, depends less on geography and more on currency alignment and long-term goals.
2 min read24 Feb 2026India vs US stocks: Where should NRI investors park money in 2026?
The benchmark S&P 500 rose 16.4% over the course of last year. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 13.4% and the tech-heavy Nasdaq rallied 20.5%. In comparison, the Nifty 50 added only 10% and 9%.
2 min read20 Feb 2026Why this NRI couple in Norway doesn't mind paying half their income in taxes
Nearly nine years into their move, the family’s finances have taken on a distinctly Scandinavian flavour — high costs and high taxes offset by strong job security, predictable work hours, and a social safety that covers their long-term financial goals.
7 min read9 Feb 2026Lessons from the Binny Bansal ruling: Dubai or Singapore not an easy NRI tax arbitrage
Recent rulings in the Binny Bansal and Tiger Global cases signal that day counts and paper relocations are no longer enough. Tax authorities are looking for real overseas substance before granting non-resident status or treaty benefits.
5 min read28 Jan 2026A ‘fake civilian helicopter’ deal landed a Delhi businessman in US prison for 2.5 years — Here's how
Delhi businessman Sanjay Kaushik has been sentenced in the US to 30 months in prison and three years of supervised release for conspiring to sell controlled aviation components to end users in Russia. Here's how he did it.
2 min read19 Jan 2026Indian man jailed for 30 months in US over ‘calculated’ scheme to illegally export aviation parts to Russia
The court said that the Indian man sought, on multiple occasions, to undermine safeguards critical to US national security and foreign policy for his own personal gain.
2 min read17 Jan 2026Allowing dual citizenship could deepen India’s ties with its global diaspora and aid its economy
As global risks rise and advanced economies begin to look fragile, many successful Indians abroad are reassessing their options. India stands to benefit from this shift—but an outdated citizenship framework may be holding back deeper commitments of talent and capital from our own diaspora.
3 min read13 Jan 2026Will foreign consulting income be taxed in India if not remitted?
Income from services performed in India is taxable regardless of where it is paid or received. Residential status under tax and FEMA laws determines reporting and repatriation obligations.
2 min read5 Jan 2026Does holding a joint account with parents create tax liability for NRIs?
Many NRIs are unsure about the tax implications of operating family accounts. Here’s clarity on beneficial ownership rules and key reporting requirements.
2 min read24 Dec 2025