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Economy & Trade

India's FTA Network: Updates in 2025

02/21/2025

India is actively engaging in trade discussions with major partners such as the US, UK, EU, and ASEAN. We bring you the 2025 updates on India's evolving FTA landscape.

Karnataka Global Investor Meet 2025: Over US$115 Billion in Investments Announced, Industrial Policy 2025-30 Unveiled

02/19/2025

Karnataka’s 2025 Global Investor Meet attracted over US$115 billion in investments, alongside the launch of its Industrial Policy 2025-30 to boost its manufacturing and R&D capabilities.

India-US Relations: Key Outcomes of Modi-Trump Meet

02/14/2025

On February 13, 2025, PM Modi and President Trump discussed goals to strengthen bilateral ties and clarified mutual expectations. Discussions focused on trade, defense, energy, space, and supply chains.

India-Slovakia Bilateral Economic and Trade Relations

02/11/2025

India and Slovakia enjoy a diversified partnership that spans the economic, defense, and technological domains.

India Revises Customs Tariff Structure Under Union Budget 2025-26

02/05/2025

India’s Union Budget 2025-26 proposes cutting seven aditional customs tariff rates for industrial goods, reducing total slabs to eight, including a zero rate.

Why the Focus on Makhana - A Rising Superfood from India

02/04/2025

As India pushes for more investment and modernization of its food processing and agriculture industries, the production of makhana (fox nut) has received a boost in the Union Budget 2025-26.

Tax & Accounting

India's New Income Tax Bill 2025: An Overview

02/13/2025

We provide key updates on India’s Income Tax Bill 2025, which aims to simplify tax laws, remove outdated provisions, and introduce a unified tax year.

Personal Income Tax Changes in India Under the New Regime for FY 2025-26

02/05/2025

India's Union Budget 2025-26 has introduced personal income tax changes under the new regime to spur middle-class spending and boost economic growth.

India’s Union Budget 2025-26 Highlights: Reforms to Drive Economic Growth, Manufacturing, Consumption

02/03/2025

India's Union Budget for 2025-26 introduces key revisions to taxation policies, along with provisions targeting focus industries and MSMEs. The overarching goal is to further simplify business regulations, stimulate middle-class consumption, and promote innovation.

India Clarifies Tax Treaties with Mauritius, Cyprus, and Singapore

01/24/2025

India’s CBDT has issued clarification stating that investments from Mauritius, Cyprus, and Singapore before April 1, 2017, retain favorable capital gains tax rates, even if aimed at tax benefits.

An Introduction to Doing Business in India 2025 - New Publication Out Now

01/08/2025

The 2025 edition of 'An Introduction to Doing Business in India' provides valuable insights for businesses navigating India’s dynamic market, and covers macroeconomic as well as technical considerations like company setup, tax and audit, HR and payroll.

Tax Residency and PoEM in India: An Overview

12/31/2024

We discuss the key aspects of tax residency and PoEM rules in India for businesses operating here to adhere to tax regulations and avoid unforseen tax liabilities.

Legal & Regulatory

BRSR Reporting in India: Key Changes to ESG Disclosures Introduced by SEBI

02/20/2025

In December 2024, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) approved key decisions related to the BRSR Core framework, ESG disclosures for the value chain, and assurance requirements.

Competition Commission of India Introduces Draft Regulations on Predatory Pricing

02/18/2025

India's antitrust regulator, CCI, has unveiled draft regulations for 2025 to refine predatory pricing assessments, ensuring clearer guidelines for fair competition and regulatory transparency.

Pharmaceutical SMEs in India Gain Time to Meet Enhanced GMP Standards Under Revised Schedule M

02/13/2025

India's Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has extended the deadline for small- and medium-sized pharmaceutical companies to comply with revised GMP compliance under Schedule M to December 31, 2025, following industry appeals.

M&A Due Diligence in India: Assessing Target Company Non-Compliance

01/17/2025

We examine non-compliance actions that may be identified during the dealmaking process in India and their implications for foreign investors.

India’s Food Labeling Regulations: FSSAI Sets July 1 as Annual Compliance Date

01/17/2025

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has set July 1 as the annual date for enforcing any amendments to the food labeling regulations.

BIS Certification in India: A Brief Primer

01/13/2025

BIS certification ensures product quality, safety, and compliance with Indian standards. Learn about mandatory and voluntary certification schemes, including ISI, CRS, and hallmarking, for manufacturers, importers, and retailers.

Industries

Karnataka Global Investor Meet 2025: Over US$115 Billion in Investments Announced, Industrial Policy 2025-30 Unveiled

02/19/2025

Karnataka’s 2025 Global Investor Meet attracted over US$115 billion in investments, alongside the launch of its Industrial Policy 2025-30 to boost its manufacturing and R&D capabilities.

A Guide to MSMEs in India for Foreign Investors

02/17/2025

We provide a comprehensive guide on the MSME sector in India for the benefit of foreign investors, and discuss key classification criteria, support schemes, state-wise clusters, and sectoral opportunities.

India Manufacturing Tracker 2025

02/13/2025

Introducing the India Manufacturing Tracker 2025 by India Briefing—your go-to source for real-time updates on the country's industrial production, emerging trends, and key sector insights.

India’s Rise as a Global CDMO Powerhouse

02/11/2025

India's Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) market is set to grow from US$15.63 billion in 2023 to US$44.63 billion by 2029. We discuss some of the key drivers behind this expansion.

Strategies for Maximizing Returns in India's Service Sector

02/10/2025

Discover how integrating key strategies into India's services sector can help companies enhance branding, boost loyalty, retain talent, drive innovation, meet ESG goals, strengthen stakeholder ties, and ensure long-term success.

Why the Focus on Makhana - A Rising Superfood from India

02/04/2025

As India pushes for more investment and modernization of its food processing and agriculture industries, the production of makhana (fox nut) has received a boost in the Union Budget 2025-26.

HR & Payroll

India Offers Tax Relief for Foreign Tech Experts to Boost Electronics Manufacturing Sector

02/11/2025

India has introduced a tax relief measure for highly skilled foreign engineers, tech experts, and support teams. This new policy will allow companies to bring in specialists, including those from China, for short-term assignments.

Employee Retention Strategy in India: Corporate Sector Explores New Retirement Options in 2025

02/07/2025

We discuss how domestic and foreign companies operating in India can strengthen their employee retention by tapping into diverse retirement plans that provide the workforce with long-term financial security and optimize tax efficiency.

India’s POSH Act: Annual Reporting Obligations and Proposed Amendments

02/04/2025

India's Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act and its corresponding Rules require a mandatory annual report to be submitted by the employer to the District Officer and is also part of reporting obligations to the Registrar of Companies.

India’s Union Budget 2025-26 Highlights: Reforms to Drive Economic Growth, Manufacturing, Consumption

02/03/2025

India's Union Budget for 2025-26 introduces key revisions to taxation policies, along with provisions targeting focus industries and MSMEs. The overarching goal is to further simplify business regulations, stimulate middle-class consumption, and promote innovation.

An Introduction to Doing Business in India 2025 - New Publication Out Now

01/08/2025

The 2025 edition of 'An Introduction to Doing Business in India' provides valuable insights for businesses navigating India’s dynamic market, and covers macroeconomic as well as technical considerations like company setup, tax and audit, HR and payroll.

Tax Advisory for Remote Workers in India: Optimizing Savings

12/10/2024

We discuss key tax considerations, compliance requirements, and strategies to optimize savings for remote workers in India.

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