Other BriefingsIndia Releases Labor Code Draft Rules; Stakeholder Feedback Begins Dec. 31, 2025
India’s central government has issued draft rules for all four labor codes and invited public comments from December 31, 2025, to February 14, 2026. Once finalized, the rules are expected to be implemented in phases across states.
Decoding Penalties Under India's Unified Labor Framework: Wage, Safety, & Social Security Violations
Learn how India’s four new labor codes overhaul the penalties and offense regime with fewer criminal provisions, digital enforcement, structured compounding, and clearer employer responsibilities across wages, safety, industrial relations, and social security.
A Guide to Minimum Wage in India in 2025
We answer some frequently asked questions foreign hiring managers may have regarding the minimum wage in India. Multiple states and jurisdictions have revised their rates in 2025, with effect from July 1 or October 1, 2025.
TDS Rules for Payments to NRIs and Foreign Companies in India: An Explainer
Explore Section 195 of India’s Income Tax Act, 1961, which requires tax deducted at source (TDS) on payments to non-residents—an essential compliance step for businesses in cross-border dealings such as royalties, interest, and technical services.
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India Releases Labor Code Draft Rules; Stakeholder Feedback Begins Dec. 31, 2025
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Virtual PE Risk: The OECD's 2025 Guidance and India's Position
Legal & Regulatory Dec 30 -
Claiming DTAA Benefits in India: What Every NRI Must Know to Reduce Tax Liability
Legal & Regulatory Dec 29 -
Inside India's US$26 Billion Mergers & Acquisitions—and Why 2026 Could be Bigger
Legal & Regulatory Dec 30 -
India’s Transfer Pricing Landscape in 2025: Key Updates and Strategic Implications for Multinationals
Legal & Regulatory Dec 24
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Economy & Trade
India–New Zealand FTA: Financial Services Annex Unlocks Market Access for Banks, Fintech, and Digital Payments
Dec 23The Financial Services Annex in the India–New Zealand FTA covers banking, insurance, fintech, digital payments, data, and back-office services, going beyond WTO GATS commitments.
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India–New Zealand FTA: Business, Trade & Market Access FAQs for Exporters and Investors
Economy & Trade Dec 23This article explains how the India–New Zealand FTA affects tariffs, sector-wise exports, services trade, investment flows, visas, and regulatory compliance for businesses operating between India and New Zealand.
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India's FTA Network: Updates in 2025
Economy & Trade Dec 23India’s 2025 foreign agenda has been defined by accelerated negotiations and targeted updates to its free trade framework. India has concluded major trade agreements with the UK, Oman, and New Zealand, while expanding exploratory talks across Latin America, making 2025 a pivotal year for the country’s economic diplomacy.
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India–UAE CEPA: Recent Updates Put “Utilization” and Compliance Back in Focus
Economy & Trade Dec 23The India–UAE CEPA enters its implementation phase as the Joint Committee addresses market access frictions, regulatory coordination, and gold TRQ reforms, with bilateral trade between the two countries crossing US$100 billion in FY 2024-25.
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India and New Zealand Conclude Landmark FTA: What's in it for Businesses
Economy & Trade Dec 22India and New Zealand have concluded a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in just nine months, reducing tariffs on 95 percent of New Zealand exports and setting ambitious trade and investment targets.
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Regulatory Standards When Selling to the Indian Market
Published: October 2025
Expanding into India requires strong regulatory readiness. Understand product certification, BIS/FSS... -
Tapping into India’s Tier 2 and Tier 3 Cities: A Practical Playbook for Foreign Investors
Published: August 2025India’s Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities are fast emerging as the engines of the country’s next growth w...
Tax & Accounting
Claiming DTAA Benefits in India: What Every NRI Must Know to Reduce Tax Liability
Dec 29Learn how India’s Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) framework enables non-resident Indians (NRIs) to reduce tax exposure, minimize excess TDS, and avoid double taxation, along with the required documentation and compliance steps.
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India-France Tax Treaty Update Favors Long-Term Investors, Expands Capital Gains Rights
Tax & Accounting Dec 15India and France have agreed to revise their bilateral tax treaty. The proposed changes include differentiated dividend withholding rates based on shareholding thresholds, narrowing the scope of taxation on technical service fees, etc.
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Bank Account Freeze Under GST: Legal Remedies and Business Continuity Steps
Tax & Accounting Dec 03Understand when and why Goods and Services Tax (GST) authorities freeze bank accounts, the legal process under Section 83 of the CGST Act, 2017, and how companies can manage risks and respond effectively.
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Forensic Accounting in India: Fraud Prevention and Risk Management for Businesses
Tax & Accounting Nov 27Discover how forensic accounting can protect businesses from financial and cyber risks, strengthen governance, and support strategic due diligence in India.
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How Global Companies Leverage Offshore Accounting for Scale & Speed
Tax & Accounting Nov 10Discover how global companies leverage offshore accounting to reduce costs, enhance compliance, and accelerate financial transformation.
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The Corporate Taxation and Compliance Regime in India
Published: April 2025Discover India’s evolving corporate tax landscape in this essential guide. Covering income tax rat... -
Navigating India’s Export-Import Landscape: Customs, Trading, and Industrial Clusters
Published: November 2024In this edition of India Briefing Magazine, we explore India’s evolving trade landscape, focusing ...
Legal & Regulatory
India Releases Labor Code Draft Rules; Stakeholder Feedback Begins Dec. 31, 2025
Dec 31India’s central government has issued draft rules for all four labor codes and invited public comments from December 31, 2025, to February 14, 2026. Once finalized, the rules are expected to be implemented in phases across states.
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Virtual PE Risk: The OECD's 2025 Guidance and India's Position
Legal & Regulatory Dec 30The rise of remote work is challenging traditional PE rules based on physical presence. Businesses assessing potential virtual PE presence in India must consider the OECD’s 2025 guidance, India’s virtual PE debate and key judicial rulings.
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Claiming DTAA Benefits in India: What Every NRI Must Know to Reduce Tax Liability
Legal & Regulatory Dec 29Learn how India’s Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) framework enables non-resident Indians (NRIs) to reduce tax exposure, minimize excess TDS, and avoid double taxation, along with the required documentation and compliance steps.
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Inside India's US$26 Billion Mergers & Acquisitions—and Why 2026 Could be Bigger
Legal & Regulatory Dec 26India’s mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market recorded approximately US$26 billion in transactions in 2025, driven by domestic consolidation, selective foreign inflows, and improving regulatory clarity. These reforms have set the foundation for stronger, more strategic M&A deals in 2026.
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India’s Transfer Pricing Landscape in 2025: Key Updates and Strategic Implications for Multinationals
Legal & Regulatory Dec 24Explore India’s latest transfer pricing reforms, including the new multi-year arm's length pricing (ALP) option, expanded safe harbors, advance pricing agreement (APA) developments, and what they mean for AY 2026-27 planning.
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Regulatory Standards When Selling to the Indian Market
Published: October 2025Expanding into India requires strong regulatory readiness. Understand product certification, BIS/FSS... -
The Corporate Taxation and Compliance Regime in India
Published: April 2025Discover India’s evolving corporate tax landscape in this essential guide. Covering income tax rat...
Industries
India–New Zealand FTA: Financial Services Annex Unlocks Market Access for Banks, Fintech, and Digital Payments
Dec 23The Financial Services Annex in the India–New Zealand FTA covers banking, insurance, fintech, digital payments, data, and back-office services, going beyond WTO GATS commitments.
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India–New Zealand FTA: Business, Trade & Market Access FAQs for Exporters and Investors
Industries Dec 23This article explains how the India–New Zealand FTA affects tariffs, sector-wise exports, services trade, investment flows, visas, and regulatory compliance for businesses operating between India and New Zealand.
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India’s Medical Devices Sector: PLI Progress & 2026 Outlook
Industries Dec 17India’s medical devices sector enters 2026 with strong momentum as the PLI scheme drives domestic manufacturing, exports, and investment. Explore policy progress, market outlook, and strategic opportunities for investors and global supply chains.
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What is India’s FDI Outlook for 2026? Key Policy Changes, Sectors, and Trade Deals
Industries Dec 17India remains an attractive FDI destination in 2026 due to sector-specific liberalization, expanding free trade agreements, strong services and manufacturing inflows, and improved market access frameworks for foreign investors.
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Managing AI Slop: Why Due Diligence is Essential for Businesses Using Generative AI
Industries Dec 12Generative AI can produce convincing but false outputs. We explain why due diligence, verification, and governance are critical to managing AI slop.
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Regulatory Standards When Selling to the Indian Market
Published: October 2025Expanding into India requires strong regulatory readiness. Understand product certification, BIS/FSS... -
Tapping into India’s Tier 2 and Tier 3 Cities: A Practical Playbook for Foreign Investors
Published: August 2025India’s Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities are fast emerging as the engines of the country’s next growth w...
HR & Payroll
India Releases Labor Code Draft Rules; Stakeholder Feedback Begins Dec. 31, 2025
Dec 31India’s central government has issued draft rules for all four labor codes and invited public comments from December 31, 2025, to February 14, 2026. Once finalized, the rules are expected to be implemented in phases across states.
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How India's New e-B-4 Visa Solves Your Foreign Talent Challenges
HR & Payroll Dec 18India’s new e-B-4 Visa has replaced the e-PLI visa, introducing a streamlined digital sponsorship framework for Indian companies engaging foreign expertise. We outline the policy changes, application process, and strategic implications.
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India Streamlines Business Visa Approval for Chinese Professionals to 4 Weeks
HR & Payroll Dec 16India has eased business visa procedures for Chinese professionals, reducing processing times to under four weeks. The move indicates a strategic recalibration by India to support its manufacturing growth and stabilize cross-border supply chains.
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How to Navigate Cultural Differences in India to Succeed in Your Business Journey
HR & Payroll Dec 16Learn how businesses can navigate cultural differences in India with practical insights on leadership, communication, hierarchy, and relationship-building. A guide for global executives entering the Indian market.
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Decoding Penalties Under India's Unified Labor Framework: Wage, Safety, & Social Security Violations
HR & Payroll Dec 09Learn how India’s four new labor codes overhaul the penalties and offense regime with fewer criminal provisions, digital enforcement, structured compounding, and clearer employer responsibilities across wages, safety, industrial relations, and social security.
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The Corporate Taxation and Compliance Regime in India
Published: April 2025Discover India’s evolving corporate tax landscape in this essential guide. Covering income tax rat... -
Optimizing Returns: Strategies for Success in India's Service Sector
Published: September 2024India's service sector is a dynamic driver of economic growth and a key destination for foreign dire...
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