An NRI holding shares in a Demat account, with Overseas Citizen Card, wishes to gift them to their daughter-in-law who is an Indian citizen. The shares are valued at over two lakh rupees. The query concerns potential gift tax liability. The advice provided is that no tax is payable as the gift is to a relative.
10 January 2020
Sir/Madam I, am NRI having Overseas Citizen Card (OCC) and holding shares in Demat account intend to gift these to my Daughter in law ,who is NRO, holding Indian Citizenship and passport. The market value of these share are more than Rs two lacs. Do I have to pay any gift tax ? , Regards, Chhabilbhai Thakkar