Written for the global Indian. No jargon.

Buying property from an NRI just got simpler. Most people are still about to get it wrong.

From October 1, 2026, resident individual and HUF buyers can deduct TDS on an NRI property purchase using just their PAN — no TAN required. The relief is real, but it changes the paperwork, not the tax. Here's the complete picture for both sides of the deal.