Other Briefings
What Foreign Investors Must Know About India’s FEMA Regulations
Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA) compliance for foreign investment in India is essential for startups, exporters, and subsidiaries engaging in cross-border transactions. This guide explains rules under the latest Reserve Bank of India (RBI) framework, including foreign direct investment (FDI), external commercial borrowings (ECBs), overseas direct investment (ODI), reporting forms, and penalties for non-compliance. […]
GST Compliance for SaaS and Cloud Computing in India: Rates, Registration & Cross-Border Rules
Learn how India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) applies to SaaS and cloud computing, covering tax rates, SAC codes, place of supply, compliance rules, and cross-border obligations.
India Manufacturing Tracker 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 Backs 23 Chip Design Projects to Boost Semiconductor Supply Chain
India has approved 23 chip design projects under the Design Linked Incentive (DLI) scheme, part of the INR 760 billion (US$8.67 billion) Semicon India Programme, to strengthen its domestic semiconductor ecosystem.
Trump Announces 25% US Tariff on “Friend” India
On July 30, 2025, US President Donald Trump announced a 25 percent tariff on Indian exports starting in August 2025, citing stalled trade negotiations and policy concerns.
India Becomes Leading Source of Smartphone Shipments to the US in Q2 2025
India has emerged as the top smartphone exporter to the US in Q2 2025, driven by Apple’s production shift and Tamil Nadu’s rise as a key manufacturing hub amid global supply chain realignment.
India Overtime Regulations: What Employers and Employees Must Know
Gain a comprehensive understanding of overtime regulations in India, including legal requirements for double pay and key updates on working hours and state-specific overtime provisions.
Quick Commerce Turns to Profit as India’s E-Retail Sector Matures
India’s quick commerce (Q-commerce) sector is shifting from rapid expansion to a focus on profitability. Backed by a booming middle class, digital access, and policy support, the sector recorded a US$7.4 billion gross order value in FY 2024–25.
