Other Briefings
FAQs on the Special Valuation Branch (SVB) in India: A Guide for Importers
By understanding the role and procedures of the Special Valuation Branch in India, businesses importing goods can effectively navigate the complexities of related party transactions and ensure compliance with Indian customs regulations.
A Guide to Minimum Wage in India in 2026
We address frequently asked questions that foreign hiring managers may have about minimum wages in India. In 2026, several states and jurisdictions have revised their rates, with Uttar Pradesh among the latest to increase its minimum wage ceiling.
Working in India as an Expat: Visa, Tax, Payroll, and Relocation Guide for Foreign Employees
We explain what expatriates and multinational employers should consider before, during, and after an India assignment, including visa, tax residency, payroll, EPF, banking, housing, schooling, foreign exchange, PE risk, and repatriation planning.
Advance Tax under India’s Income-tax Act, 2025: Checklist for TY 2026–27
Advance tax filing under India’s Income-tax Act, 2025, remains largely unchanged, with the first installment for TY 2026-27 due on June 15, 2026. Learn about payment schedules, computation rules, transition provisions, and compliance requirements.
Board Meetings Under India’s Companies Act, 2013: Compliance, Procedures & Best Practices
A practical guide to board meeting compliance in India under the Companies Act, 2013, covering SS-1 requirements, quorum rules, virtual meetings, minutes, penalties, and best practices.
Business Opportunities for Italian SMEs in India Under the India–EU Free Trade Agreement
Explore how Italian SMEs can benefit from the India–EU Free Trade Agreement through improved market access, tariff reductions, and supply chain opportunities in India.
Anchoring Europe: The €20 Billion India-Italy Strategic Roadmap for 2029
India and Italy aim to expand bilateral trade to €20 billion by 2029 as the India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) opens new opportunities in manufacturing, investment, technology, supply chains, and industrial cooperation.
BIS Toy Certification in India: Navigating QCO and the New IS 9873 Standards
India’s mandatory BIS certification regime for toys is reshaping the industry through stricter safety standards, QCO compliance requirements, and enhanced manufacturing oversight for domestic and foreign toy companies.
