GIFT City Investment Blog
Substantive guides on LRS, TCS, estate tax, DTAA, and NRI residency — written for investors who want to understand the rules, not just follow them.
What is GIFT City IFSC? A complete guide for Indian investors
GIFT City IFSC is India's answer to Singapore, Mauritius, and the Cayman Islands — a domestic jurisdiction with offshore tax treatment. Here's everything you need to know.
March 2025
by Valura Research
The US estate tax trap every Indian investor is walking into
Every Indian holding US stocks directly is classified as a Non-Resident Alien by the IRS. On death, their estate tax exemption is $60,000 — not $13.6 million. Rates go up to 40%.
How to slash your TCS bill using family LRS optimization
The 20% TCS on overseas remittances is the single biggest avoidable cost in Indian global investing. Here is the full playbook for minimizing it.
The RNOR golden window: why returning NRIs should invest aggressively now
Resident but Not Ordinarily Resident status is the most powerful — and least understood — tax planning tool available to returning NRIs. It typically lasts 2–3 years. Here is how to use it.
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All content is educational only. Tax rules per Finance Act 2025. Consult your CA before making investment or tax decisions.