The topic of offshore assets held by H.N.W.I.’s based in India is a topic of substantial interest for various governmental authorities in India. It is not just the Indian Tax Authority that is interested in offshore accounts. Substantial exchange control regulations are in place in India and other regulatory authorities keep a close track of the offshore interests of Indian residents. Over the years, Indian names appeared in data leaks of offshore structures and bank accounts, triggering significant administrative focus and amendments to the law. In 2015, the Black Money Act was introduced in India, with the stated intent of enacting provisions to deal with the problem of undisclosed foreign income and assets and to impose tax on undisclosed foreign income and assets. Ashish Mehta, a partner in the Direct Tax Practice in the Mumbai office of Khaitan & Co., and his colleague, Ujjval Gangwal, a principal associate of the firm, explain in infinite detail the risks that apply to residents hiding funds abroad, the aggressive steps taken by Indian tax authorities in seeking information, the traps for returning Indian nationals stemming from the ownership foreign assets, and the steps to ensure compliance.