- The Indian diaspora, comprising **35.4 million NRIs and PIOs**, is the largest overseas community globally.
- Changes enacted by the **Finance Act 2020** complicated tax residency determinations for visiting NRIs and PIOs.
- The previous **182-day rule** for tax residency was altered to a **120-day threshold**, creating confusion among taxpayers.
- BCCI's pre-budget memorandum argues the amendments need to be rolled back, as it fails to meet original tax objectives.
- Concerns are raised that the new rules may negatively impact **economic activity** and investment in India among NRIs and PIOs.
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