Concessional Tax Regime to non-resident Indians (NRIs) become residents of India : Clause 217 of the Income Tax Bill, 2025, Vs. Section 115H of the Income-tax Act, 1961

Grandfathering of concessional tax treatment for NRIs continues for qualifying foreign-exchange assets after becoming residents.

Grandfathering of concessional tax treatment allows NRIs who become residents to continue concessional taxation on investment income from qualifying foreign-exchange assets if they furnish a contemporaneous written declaration with their return; the benefit endures until the asset is transferred or converted into money. Clause 217 excludes shares in Indian companies and cross-references sections 212-218, while Section 115H refers to Chapter XIIA and includes broader asset coverage. The declaration requirement and the conversion/transfer termination trigger are operative compliance and continuity mechanisms.