If you are sending money to your close relative, it won't be taxable. However, if you are sending money to your friend or acquaintance in India and the amount is above Rs. 50,000, then it is taxable. The excess amount above Rs. 50,000 would be treated as income and the receiver of the funds would have to pay income tax on it in India.
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The Liberalized Remittance Scheme or LRS is a measure implemented by the Reserve Bank of India to make it easier for resident individuals to transfer funds outside India. The LRS scheme enables outbound remittance of up to US$250,000 per financial year (April to March) for any permissible current or capital account transaction or a combination of both. Send money to India Western Union
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If your brother residing in UAE sends money to you in India, the money is not taxable in India. As per the Indian Income Tax Act, money received as a gift from a relative is not considered as income and therefore is not taxable. A relative is defined as spouse, brother, sister, brother or sister of the spouse, brother or sister of either of the parents, any lineal ascendant or descendant. However, it's worth noting that your brother might be subject to taxes in the UAE for sending money out of the country. It's recommended to check with a tax professional in the UAE to understand the tax implications for your brother.
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