Other Briefings
India-EU FTA Concluded: ‘Mother of All Deals’ Set to Reshape Global Trade
India and the EU conclude a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) at the 16th Summit, unlocking tariff cuts, investment flows, and a 2-billion-consumer market.
PAN vs TAN in India: Applicability, Forms, and Compliance for Foreign Companies
Understand PAN and TAN requirements in India for foreign companies and investors. Learn applicability, Forms 49A/49AA/49B, and common compliance mistakes.
How to Start a Company in India: A Practical, Compliance-First Guide
A practical, step-by-step guide to starting a company in India, covering legal structures, FDI rules, tax registrations, GST, labor laws, and key government approvals.
FSSAI Proposes Amendments to Food Business Licensing Regulations
The draft FSSAI amendments to the Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011, signal a move toward stricter, outcome-based enforcement, with higher penalties and automatic suspension for delayed return filing. The changes have important compliance implications for food business operators.
US Parent-India Subsidiary: Transfer Pricing and Intercompany Agreements
US parent companies with subsidiaries in India face heightened transfer pricing scrutiny when intercompany agreements, operational reality, and financial outcomes do not align. Ensuring documentation consistently reflects the Indian subsidiary’s role and value creation is critical to managing audit and dispute risk.
India Withdraws Textile Machinery Safety QCO: Implications for Manufacturers and Importers
India has withdrawn the 2024 QCO on machinery and electrical equipment, removing compliance requirements for imported textile machinery. Know the key implications for textile manufacturers and investors.
Tiger Global-Flipkart Tax Dispute: A Landmark Test of India’s Anti-Avoidance Regime
On January 15, 2026, the Supreme Court of India reaffirmed the country’s substance-over-form doctrine in the Tiger Global-Flipkart case, confirming that tax authorities may deny treaty benefits under GAAR even where valid TRCs are in place. For foreign investors, the ruling underscores the importance of establishing genuine commercial substance.
Investing in India’s Madhya Pradesh State: Multi-Sectoral Opportunities for Foreign Companies
We discuss the foreign investment scope in Madhya Pradesh, its progressive policies, sector-linked incentives, and key infrastructure.
