UK Pension Income: how is it taxed for NRIs in India?

The taxation of UK pensions for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) in India varies based on their residential status. A returning NRI who qualifies as a Resident but Not Ordinarily Resident (RNOR) can enjoy tax-free income from their UK workplace pension, but once they become a Resident and Ordinarily Resident (ROR), the pension becomes taxable as salary income, even if it remains in a UK bank account.