How India’s Budget 2026 Affects NRIs

The Union Budget 2026 has brought several changes that are important for Non Resident Indians. The government has made it easier for NRIs to invest in India and reduced some tax related difficulties.

One major change is in stock market investment. Earlier, an NRI could invest up to 5 percent in a listed Indian company. Now this limit has been increased to 10 percent. The total limit for all overseas investors together has also been raised to 24 percent. This means NRIs can now invest more money directly in Indian companies.

The government has also made the investment process simpler through the Portfolio Investment Scheme. This gives NRIs a more direct and clear route to buy and sell Indian shares without too many complications.

There are some tax benefits as well. Certain non residents will get relief from Minimum Alternate Tax under specific conditions. The tax collected at source on money sent abroad for education and medical purposes has been reduced. Property transactions involving NRIs have also been simplified to reduce paperwork.

Overall, Budget 2026 is seen as positive for NRIs. It encourages overseas Indians to invest more in India by increasing limits, simplifying rules and offering some tax relief.