Sending money from US to India

My brother is a student in USA and earns stipend. He owes money to some banks in India for the education loan he took in past. To repay the amount should he send money from US to a savings account of his blood relative in India (and then the blood relative transfers it to the loan account) or should he directly transfer money form US to his loan account in India? What are the tax implications of both the methods? Thanks!

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This discussion explores the best way for a student in the US to repay an education loan in India. The main question is whether to transfer funds directly from the US to the Indian loan account or send it to a blood relative in India first. The consensus suggests no tax implications for direct transfers or transfers to a close relative, as long as they fall within the definition of relatives under relevant tax laws. However, if the recipient is not a defined relative, the amount could be taxable for them.

If the relative falls within the definition of relatives in section 56(2) then there's no issue. if not it'll be taxable in the hands of recipient instead you term it as loan given and the same was repaid by relative by depositing in your loan account
Agree with rama krishna sir

If the student in US transfers money from his US bank account to his own education loan account in India, are there any tax implications that he will need to take care of? Thanks.

No tax implications

No tax implications for his own or blood relation as per the act 

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