RBI Revises LRS Limits for Foreign Remittances.

Banking & Finance | Dated: 04 Apr 2026

In a major regulatory update, the Reserve Bank of India revised the guidelines under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS). The central bank enhanced the annual limit for resident individuals to remit money overseas for permissible current or capital account transactions.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • The new LRS limit has been increased to USD 300,000 per financial year.
  • The revision aims to facilitate smoother overseas education and medical payments.
  • Tax Collected at Source (TCS) rules remain rigorously applicable to these remittances.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Scheme: LRS.
  • New Limit: USD 300000.
  • Regulator: RBI.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

According to the recent RBI revision, what is the new annual limit for resident individuals under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS)?

Correct Answer: USD 300,000

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Liberalised Remittance Scheme

  • Introduced - 2004
  • Regulator - Reserve Bank of India (FEMA guidelines)