Kanav Arora

Topic

NRI

22 articles

Illustration contrasting a corporate desk with a relaxed Indian lifestyle
Real Estate4 min read

The NRI Barista FIRE Blueprint: Using Indian Real Estate to Quit the Corporate Grind

How a small USD corpus, converted to INR and invested in high-yield commercial real estate, can completely cover an incredible lifestyle in India.

Kanav Arora
Kanav Arora
Illustration of high-end commercial property generating cash flow
Real Estate3 min read

FAT FIRE for NRIs: Building a Multi-Million Dollar Corpus with Commercial Yields

How to use leverage, early-cycle market timing, and large-scale land bridging to build generational wealth that sustains a lavish lifestyle.

Kanav Arora
Kanav Arora
Illustration of compounding exponential growth over 20 years
Real Estate4 min read

How One Strategic Plot Can Secure Your Coast FIRE Strategy

Why front-loading investments with Indian land banking early in your career can compound exponentially, eliminating the need to save for retirement ever again.

Kanav Arora
Kanav Arora
Concept art showing rapid wealth acceleration via infrastructure
Real Estate4 min read

The Ultimate Guide to FIRE for NRIs: Accelerating Early Retirement with Indian Real Estate

Why the traditional 4% safe withdrawal rate is too slow for NRIs, and how using 'Transportation Multiples' in Indian land banking can shave 5-10 years off your retirement timeline.

Kanav Arora
Kanav Arora
100 Percent FDI Townships NRI India 2026
Market Insights4 min read

Riding the 100% FDI Wave: Why Planned Townships are the New Gold Rush

How the government's 100% FDI policy in townships is de-risking Indian real estate, making plotted developments the safest asset class for NRIs in 2026.

Kanav Arora
Kanav Arora
NRI Investment High Growth Corridors India 2026
Market Insights4 min read

Investing Like an Institution: The NRI Guide to India's High-Growth Corridors in 2026

Discover why smart NRI capital is shifting from legacy apartments to exponential land and infrastructure-backed investments in India.

Kanav Arora
Kanav Arora
NRI Property Sale TAN Removal Budget 2026
Legal & Finance4 min read

Budget 2026 Win: The Removal of TAN Requirements for NRI Property Sales

Selling property in India just got easier. Discover how the recent removal of the TAN requirement removes the biggest friction point for NRI property sellers in 2026.

Kanav Arora
Kanav Arora
Dholera SIR International Airport 2026 DMIC Investment
Market Trends4 min read

Dholera SIR Investment for NRIs: Why the 2026 Airport Changes Everything

Discover why the 2026 completion of the Dholera International Airport marks the end of the pre-discovery phase and accelerates land appreciation in the DMIC.

Kanav Arora
Kanav Arora
NRI Property Tax 12.5 percent Capital Gains India
Legal & Finance5 min read

NRI Property Tax in India: Navigating the 12.5% Capital Gains Rule

Confused by the new 2024 tax rules? Learn how the 12.5% LTCG rate without indexation impacts NRIs selling property in India in 2026, and how to save on TDS.

Kanav Arora
Kanav Arora
Ultimate NRI Guide to Indian Real Estate Investment 2026
Market Trends6 min read

NRI Infrastructure Investing: The Transportation Multiple Playbook (2026)

How NRIs can capture non-linear land appreciation in 2026 by buying along India's mega-infrastructure corridors — the transportation multiple, the DMIC, and the 12.5% capital gains math.

Kanav Arora
Kanav Arora
Warning sign on a property document
Market Trends2 min read

5 Common Real Estate Scams Targeting NRIs (And How to Avoid Them)

From 'Double Selling' to 'GPA Fraud'. We break down the most common traps set for remote investors and how to safeguard your capital.

Kanav Arora
Kanav Arora
Laptop showing property dashboard and keys
Legal & Finance2 min read

The NRI's Guide to Remote Property Management (SOP)

How to manage a tenant in Mumbai while living in Manhattan. Standard Operating Procedures for rent collection, repairs, and inspections.

Kanav Arora
Kanav Arora
Flowchart comparison of NRE and NRO accounts
Legal & Finance2 min read

NRE vs NRO Account: Which One for Property Purchase?

Stop confusing the two. NRE is for foreign income. NRO is for Indian income. Here is the exact flow for buying, renting, and selling property as an NRI.

Kanav Arora
Kanav Arora
Tax office form explaining capital gains
Legal & Finance14 min read

TDS on NRI Property Sale 2026: Long-Term Capital Gain Rates, Section 197 Lower TDS & Refund Process

TDS on long-term capital gain for NRI property sale runs 12.5% base (effective 13-14.95% with surcharge + cess) on the full sale value. Section 197 lower TDS certificate, Form 13, refund flow — full 2026 NRI guide.

Kanav Arora
Kanav Arora
Illustration of money transfer from India to Global Account
Legal & Finance10 min read

Repatriation of Property Sale Proceeds 2026: NRI Step-by-Step Process, Form 15CA/CB & USD 1M Limit

Repatriation of property sale proceeds from India for NRI: USD 1M/FY limit via NRO, Form 15CA/CB filing, NRO-to-NRE conversion, typical 2-6 week timeline. Step-by-step 2026 process to USA/UK/UAE.

Kanav Arora
Kanav Arora
Legal document preparation for NRI Power of Attorney
Legal & Finance3 min read

NRI Power of Attorney (POA) Guide 2026: Format & Safety Checklist

Don't fly to India just to sign a document. Here is how to execute a valid POA from the USA, UK, or UAE, and how to protect yourself from misuse.

Kanav Arora
Kanav Arora
Map showing different investment goals
Comparative Analysis2 min read

The NRI Strategy Map: Yield vs. Growth vs. End-Use

Don't just 'buy property'. Define your goal. Are you building a retirement home, a rental machine, or a wealth multiplier? They require different assets.

Kanav Arora
Kanav Arora
Calculator showing 30% standard deduction on rent
Legal & Finance12 min read

Tax on Rental Income in India 2026: NRI Guide to 30% Deduction, TDS & DTAA

Tax on rental income in India for NRIs 2026: the tenant deducts 31.2% TDS on gross rent, but you owe slab tax only on the net — claim a refund or file Form 13 to stop overpaying.

Kanav Arora
Kanav Arora
Legal document stack for property verification
Legal & Finance9 min read

Property Title Search Checklist India 2026: 30-Year Due Diligence Documents & Red Flags

Property title search checklist for India: 30-year mother deed, encumbrance certificate, sanad, mutation, OC. What to verify, where to obtain each document, and the red flags that should kill the deal. NRI-friendly 2026 reference.

Kanav Arora
Kanav Arora
Screenshots of RERA website verification process
Legal & Finance2 min read

How NRIs Can Verify a Property on RERA (2026 Checklist)

Don't rely on brochures. Use the government RERA portal to check project approvals, completion dates, and litigation history before you transfer a single rupee.

Kanav Arora
Kanav Arora
Construction crane vs old apartment building
Comparative Analysis2 min read

Under-Construction vs. Resale: Which is Riskier for NRIs?

New builds offer payment flexibility but carry delivery risk. Resale offers immediate ownership but hides title risks. We weigh the pros and cons for NRI buyers.

Kanav Arora
Kanav Arora
Allowed investment zones for NRIs in India
Legal & Finance3 min read

NRI Property Rules in India 2026: Allowed Types & Restrictions

Restrictions for NRIs buying property in India 2026: residential and commercial allowed, agricultural land, plantation, and farmhouses excluded under FEMA.

Kanav Arora
Kanav Arora