Don’t pay tax twice.
A Double Tax Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) keeps the same gain from being fully taxed in both India and your country of residence. Here's the shape of it, by country.
Three moving parts.
Your home country taxes worldwide income
As a resident there, your global gains — including from India — are generally in scope.
India taxes India-sourced gains
Capital gains on Indian securities are taxable in India at the applicable rate.
The treaty stops the overlap
A DTAA gives you a credit (or exemption) so the same income isn't fully taxed in both places.
By country of residence.
United Kingdom
DTAA in force. Relief typically via credit for Indian tax paid.
Singapore
DTAA in force. Residency certificate is key to claiming relief.
UAE
DTAA in force. No local personal income tax; residency proof matters.
Australia
DTAA in force. Relief generally via foreign income tax offset.
General information, not tax advice. Treaty relief depends on your residency status, the income type, and filings like a Tax Residency Certificate. Confirm with a qualified cross-border adviser before you act.