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Explore our collection of 131 articles about returning to India
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Explore our collection of 131 articles about returning to India
Sahiti, a single mother, shares her one-year journey after moving back to India from the US with two kids. She discusses healthcare accessibility, career opportunities, work-life balance, and the invaluable extended family support in Hyderabad.
Amisha and Rutvik spent three years planning their Canada to India move so carefully that a year after landing in Ahmedabad, neither has had a single regret. Learn their exit tax strategy, ₹75K-80K monthly budget, and debt-free lifestyle secrets.
Garima and her husband had successful IT careers in London—until their son's 10-hour A&E wait without treatment changed everything. Discover how £2,000/month childcare, limited career growth, and a failing healthcare system led them back to India, where they're now saving MORE money.
Gopi and Ashwini moved to the US in 2011 on an L1 visa with a clear plan: return to India in three years. Eight years later, they finally made the move—but not before navigating premature birth complications, selling a $600K home, and deferring an ISB admission.
After 6 years in the U.S., 12 years building life and businesses in India, and a stint in Europe, Shreya moved her family back to the U.S. Their story shows modern migration's full-circle nature: move for opportunity, return for belonging, and leave again for expansion.
Nishka, raised across continents, moved back to India to raise her children and build a startup. Her story explores identity, adaptability, and the new opportunities for globally minded families returning home.
Ravi spent 40 years in the U.S. building a tech career at Oracle, IBM, and Microsoft. At 61, he returned to Mumbai for belonging, purpose, and community. Here's his story—and the practical playbook he used to make it real.
After 13 years in Canada, Totik and Amisha weren't running away from something — they were running toward a redefined idea of home. Their story is a masterclass in rational relocation: from skepticism and spreadsheets to emotional and professional satisfaction in India.
DTAA is a powerful safety net—but it only works if you plan, document, and file correctly. Learn the two relief methods, required documents, and step-by-step checklist to avoid double taxation when you're an Indian tax resident with foreign income.
Anup (data science) and Akshaya (product analytics) moved to Bangalore after 15 years in US. They share their journey through H1B uncertainty, why they chose CBSE curriculum, career transitions including freelancing, and real insights on life in India.
67% of families face unexpected challenges after moving back to India. Learn the 5 critical reasons why families struggle post-return and proven strategies to ensure your relocation succeeds. Based on real experiences from 500+ NRI families.
Lux moved to Canada at age 13, spent 15 years building a successful real estate career, and returned to India in 2024 for family. Learn his insights on finances, Indian real estate opportunities, and why he's bullish on India's next 25-30 years.
Bilkish spent 14 years in the US (Phoenix and LA) before deciding to move back to India in 2025. She shares how she got her initially reluctant husband and 11-year-old daughter onboard, planned the entire move in just 3 months, and how the DesiReturn community helped with their transition.
Planning to leave Canada and settle in India for good? What happens to your RRSP accounts? Do you cash them out, keep them, or convert them? Learn about 25% withholding tax, RRIF conversion for 15% treaty rate, and smart tax planning strategies.
After 15 years in Denmark, this family did a 2.5 year trial run in India. The trigger? Their kids faced racism in Danish schools. An 8-year-old's comment on the flight—'we look alike here'—revealed how much the children felt like outsiders. Learn about their adjustment journey.
Holding Bitcoin, Ethereum or any crypto and planning to return to India? Learn what changes legally, practically and tax-wise. 30% flat tax, 1% TDS, mandatory disclosure rules, and smart strategies for returning NRIs.
Can you keep your foreign bank account, property, and investments after returning to India? Yes! FEMA Section 6(4) allows you to retain foreign assets acquired during NRI status. Learn the complete rules, account conversion requirements, and tax compliance steps.
Moving back to India and worried about your US stocks? You CAN keep trading legally under FEMA Section 6(4). But options have strict LRS restrictions. Here's everything you need to know about legal restrictions, tax consequences, and common pitfalls that cost NRIs thousands.
Santosh predicted Canada's housing and healthcare crisis 5 years ago. Now living in India, he shares financial planning for 3 scenarios (equity, underwater, break-even), real monthly expenses (₹1 lakh for family), and why CAD vs INR depreciation argument is flawed.
Moving back to India? RNOR status could save you thousands in taxes. This transitional status protects your foreign income from Indian taxation for 2-3 years. Learn how to qualify, maximize benefits, and avoid costly mistakes when returning home.