Guides
Understand India's tax-residency rules and plan your days in and out of India.
1 Aug 2026 · 4 min read
What are the advantages of staying out of India for more than 182 days?
Spending 182+ days outside India in a financial year can make you a non-resident for tax — meaning your foreign income is generally not taxed in India. Here's what that means and the catches to watch.
Read →20 Jul 2026 · 5 min read
India tax residency rules for NRIs, OCIs and foreign nationals
A plain-English guide to India's Section 6 residency tests — the 182-day rule, the 60/120-day secondary tests, and how they differ by status.
Read →5 Jul 2026 · 3 min read
OCI cardholders: the 120-day rule and the ₹15 lakh income threshold
If you're an OCI cardholder with Indian income over ₹15 lakh, a 120-day threshold can pull you into residency (as RNOR). Here's how it works.
Read →