New Delhi, January 3, 2026 — In a move likely to excite millions of Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), the Indian government has announced simplified rules for buying, selling, and managing property in India. The changes are expected to make real estate transactions faster and less stressful for Indians living abroad.
Under the new guidelines, NRIs can now complete property registrations online in most major cities, significantly reducing paperwork and the need to travel. Approval times for property sales and purchases have been cut from weeks to just a few days in many cases, while banks are offering special NRI-friendly loan schemes with lower interest rates for property purchases.
Real estate experts predict that these changes could lead to a surge in investments from NRIs, particularly in cities like Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Pune, where property prices have been steadily rising. Speaking to local media, an NRI investor from Dubai said, “I’ve been waiting for something like this. Now I can manage my property from abroad without relying on multiple intermediaries.”
Officials noted that these changes are part of a broader effort to encourage NRIs to contribute to India’s housing and infrastructure growth while keeping compliance simple and transparent. Easier property management means less hassle and lower costs, faster approvals allow NRIs to buy or sell property quickly, and the favorable loan options make India a more attractive investment destination than ever before.
