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You're not alone in wondering this, Arant — it's a common concern for NRIs. If your income from India is more than ₹15 lakhs in a year, then how many days you stay in India becomes really important for tax purposes.
To keep your NRI status- you need to stay in India for less than 120 days in the financial year.
Once you cross 120 days, the tax department may treat you as a Resident (Not Ordinarily Resident), which means:
1. Your Indian income will still be taxed.
2. Your foreign income won’t be (good news!)
3. However, you might lose some NRI-specific benefits.
If you stay 182 days or more, you’ll be considered a full Resident, and then your global income becomes taxable in India too.
In a nutshell, if your Indian income is over ₹15 lakhs, try to keep your India stay under 120 days to avoid complications.
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If your gross receipts surpass this threshold in FY 2025-26, the tax audit will pertain solely to that specific financial year. Auditors typically do not examine records from previous years unless necessary to verify opening balances or address specific discrepancies. Therefore, the audit will focus on the financial records of FY 2025-26 and not extend to prior years.

It's advisable to maintain accurate and comprehensive records annually to ensure compliance and facilitate any necessary audits.

I hope this clarifies your query