Is there a different tax slab for OCI holders working in India OCI holder has Swedish citizenship

One thing I'd add is not to confuse OCI status, NRI status, and tax residency. I made that mistake initially.

OCI is an immigration status that allows long-term stay and certain rights in India, but income tax is generally determined under the Income Tax Act based on your residential status and the nature of your income. If you're also paying taxes in Sweden or earning income there, the India–Sweden DTAA may become relevant.

Since cross-border tax situations can be different for each person, it's best to verify your position with a qualified tax advisor before filing your return.

One thing I'd recommend is checking whether you still have any taxable income in Sweden. If you do, the India–Sweden Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) may help avoid double taxation, depending on the type of income and your tax residency. It's worth discussing this with a tax advisor who handles international taxation.

I have a German passport and an OCI card. When I started working in India, my employer deducted TDS just like they do for Indian employees. The important factor was whether I was considered a tax resident in India during that financial year. I also reviewed the India–Germany DTAA because I had some investment income abroad.

I'm an OCI holder with Canadian citizenship and have been working in India for the last two years. My CA explained that OCI status itself doesn't create a separate tax slab. The applicable tax rates depended on my residential status and the tax regime I selected, not on the fact that I held an OCI card.