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RSU Taxation in India for Employees of Foreign Companies: Tax at Vesting, Capital Gains on Sale and Foreign Tax Credit
OCT 26, 2026·4 min read·Roshan R·India
RSUs are taxed twice in India, first as salary when they vest and then as capital gains when you sell. Learn how the value is calculated, which holding period applies and how to claim foreign tax credit.
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