New RBI rules for the repatriation of sale proceeds for NRIs: A 2026 guide to managing money between India and abroad

In 2026, one of the most common problems faced by NRIs is not merely taxation or property ownership disputes but difficulties in complying with RBI documentation requirements while transferring funds. Many NRIs are surprised to learn that selling a property does not automatically mean they can immediately transfer the entire sale proceeds abroad. Banks require […]
Rights of an NRI Daughter-in-law in Husband’s Parental Property in India: A Complete Legal Guide

A key legal question is if an NRI daughter-in-law has any rights in her husband’s parental property in India. This is particularly relevant when determining the property rights in case of the husband’s death, widow’s remarriage, and the inheritance of the property. The answer depends on understanding the inheritance laws under Indian legislation, which is […]
The NRI’s Handbook to Selling Agricultural Land in India: 5 Surprising Realities every NRI Must Know

For Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) their ancestral land in India is not only an emotional legacy but also a secure high stake financial asset. When NRIs make the decision to liquidate these assets, many NRIs living abroad are blindsided by the complexities of Indian Law and Procedures. NRIs who want to sell their land in India […]
A guide for NRIs: How the drone mapping is redefining Lal Lakir village properties in Punjab
LAL DORA (LAL LAKIR) PROPERTIES REGISTRATION IN PUNJAB

Definition of Lal Dora properties The ‘Lal Dora’ refers to the ‘land or properties’ of villages which are separated by ‘red line’ in traditional land revenue maps of India since the British-era. This red line on the map was to separate the ‘Habitation area of a Village’, also referred to as Abadi area of a […]
Partition of Agriculture Land in India