This comprehensive blog post details the crucial updates to India's income tax refund rules for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs for Assessment Year 2025-26). It highlights the new "No Dues, No Refund" policy, emphasizing the necessity of clearing all outstanding tax demands and compliance issues for refund processing. The guide also covers revisited residential status rules, the default new tax regime, streamlined refund processing, and the vital role of Form 26AS and AIS/TIS. Special attention is given to capital gains and TDS on property sales, a common source of NRI refunds, outlining critical compliance steps. Finally, it provides actionable advice for NRIs to ensure their tax refunds are processed smoothly and without delays.