Other BriefingsBookkeeping in India: Compliance Requirements for Foreign-Owned Companies
Foreign-owned companies operating in India must meet a range of bookkeeping and accounting requirements covering statutory records, tax and GST accounting, intercompany transactions, and payroll compliance.
GST Refund and Input Tax Credit in India: Complete Guide for Foreign Businesses
Claiming a GST refund and input tax credit can reduce tax costs and improve cash flow. Find out when foreign businesses can claim them and how to file claims in India.
Rethinking Payroll Under India's Income Tax Rules 2026: Employer Accountability in Salary and TDS
Ensure your payroll is compliant with India’s Income Tax Rules, 2026, effective April 1. Learn more about new TDS norms, HRA documentation, and perquisite valuation under the Income-tax Act, 2025.
Bank Account Freeze Under GST: Legal Remedies and Business Continuity Steps
Understand 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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Bookkeeping in India: Compliance Requirements for Foreign-Owned Companies
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Maintaining Food Processing Quality Standards in India Amid FSSAI Crackdown
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Establishing a BIS-Recognised Testing Facility in India for Foreign Companies
Industries Aug 21 -
Setting Up in India? Why Data Centre Colocation Should Be Part of Your Strategy
Industries Aug 20 -
Corporate Social Responsibility in India
Legal & Regulatory Aug 20
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Economy & Trade
How to Execute a PD Bond for SVB Proceedings in India
Aug 17Learn how a provisional duty (PD) bond works in Special Valuation Branch (SVB) cases in India, including provisional assessment, electronic bond execution, bank guarantees, ICEGATE procedures, and final duty assessment.
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How Foreign Companies Move from Distributor-Led Sales to Direct India Operations
Economy & Trade Aug 14Foreign companies often enter India through distributors or resellers before setting up direct operations. We explain when to make the shift, key compliance considerations, and lessons from global brands in India.
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Investing in South India: Comparing States, Sectors, and Opportunities for Foreign Firms
Economy & Trade Aug 13This article compares South India’s five principal investment destinations, examining their economic strengths, infrastructure, incentives, industry clusters, and suitability for different multinational operating models.
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India Introduces Electronic Voluntary Duty Payment Records for EODC Processing
Economy & Trade Aug 12India’s Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has introduced an electronic system for voluntary duty payment records. This is to simplify EODC processing under the Advance Authorisation (AA) and Export Promotion Capital Goods (EPCG) Schemes.
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Investing in Anantapur: Andhra Pradesh’s Emerging Industrial Hub
Economy & Trade Aug 07Anantapur offers opportunities across renewable energy, cement supply chains, agribusiness and industrial services. We assess its infrastructure, emerging projects, incentives and operational constraints.
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From Scale to Strategy: India–Singapore Pathways for Growth and Innovation
Published: May 2026
As India–Singapore ties move from strategic intent to execution, businesses need clarity on where ... -
Regulatory Standards When Selling to the Indian Market
Published: October 2025Expanding into India requires strong regulatory readiness. Understand product certification, BIS/FSS...
Tax & Accounting
Bookkeeping in India: Compliance Requirements for Foreign-Owned Companies
Aug 26Foreign-owned companies operating in India must meet a range of bookkeeping and accounting requirements covering statutory records, tax and GST accounting, intercompany transactions, and payroll compliance.
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Setting Up in India? Why Data Centre Colocation Should Be Part of Your Strategy
Tax & Accounting Aug 20Data centre colocation in India provides foreign tech companies and multinational corporations with scalable infrastructure alongside tax benefits, connectivity, security, and flexible capacity options.
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India's Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Act 2026: Key Tax Reliefs for Investors
Tax & Accounting Aug 19India’s Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Act, 2026, which received Presidential assent on 17 August 2026, introduces tax exemption on foreign investment funds, electronics manufacturing, government securities, and special purpose vehicles.
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GST Refund and Input Tax Credit in India: Complete Guide for Foreign Businesses
Tax & Accounting Aug 11Claiming a GST refund and input tax credit can reduce tax costs and improve cash flow. Find out when foreign businesses can claim them and how to file claims in India.
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India Proposes Simpler Fund Management Safe Harbour Rules for Offshore Investment Funds
Tax & Accounting Aug 07Learn how India's Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 proposes to simplify fund management safe harbour rules for offshore investment funds.
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India’s New Income-tax Act: A Compliance Guide for Companies
Published: April 2026India’s new tax regime shifts compliance to system-driven execution, requiring integrated processe... -
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...
Legal & Regulatory
Maintaining Food Processing Quality Standards in India Amid FSSAI Crackdown
Aug 25India’s food processing industry faces increasing FSSAI scrutiny, covering food quality, inspections, labelling, hygiene, penalties, enforcement actions, and key compliance requirements for manufacturers.
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Establishing a BIS-Recognised Testing Facility in India for Foreign Companies
Legal & Regulatory Aug 21Foreign companies looking to establish laboratory facilities in India can assess the BIS Laboratory Recognition Scheme, testing scope, accreditation requirements, and market entry considerations.
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Corporate Social Responsibility in India
Legal & Regulatory Aug 20India became one of the first countries to mandate corporate social responsibility (CSR) on 1 April 2014. We discuss corporate spending trends and compliance requirements under India's CSR regime.
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Corporate Social Responsibility in India
Legal & Regulatory Aug 20India became one of the first countries to mandate corporate social responsibility (CSR) on 1 April 2014. We discuss corporate spending trends and compliance requirements under India's CSR regime.
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Appointing an Indian National as a Director of a Foreign Company: FEMA and Tax Considerations
Legal & Regulatory Aug 18Can an Indian resident serve as a foreign company director? Learn about the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) 1999, tax obligations, permanent establishment (PE), and place of effective management (POEM).
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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
Maintaining Food Processing Quality Standards in India Amid FSSAI Crackdown
Aug 25India’s food processing industry faces increasing FSSAI scrutiny, covering food quality, inspections, labelling, hygiene, penalties, enforcement actions, and key compliance requirements for manufacturers.
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Establishing a BIS-Recognised Testing Facility in India for Foreign Companies
Industries Aug 21Foreign companies looking to establish laboratory facilities in India can assess the BIS Laboratory Recognition Scheme, testing scope, accreditation requirements, and market entry considerations.
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Setting Up in India? Why Data Centre Colocation Should Be Part of Your Strategy
Industries Aug 20Data centre colocation in India provides foreign tech companies and multinational corporations with scalable infrastructure alongside tax benefits, connectivity, security, and flexible capacity options.
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Investing in Anantapur: Andhra Pradesh’s Emerging Industrial Hub
Industries Aug 07Anantapur offers opportunities across renewable energy, cement supply chains, agribusiness and industrial services. We assess its infrastructure, emerging projects, incentives and operational constraints.
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Preparing Your Manufacturing Business for ESG Compliance in India
Industries Aug 06Manufacturers in India must align with evolving ESG requirements to strengthen compliance, meet BRSR obligations, satisfy customer due diligence, and attract investment.
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From Scale to Strategy: India–Singapore Pathways for Growth and Innovation
Published: May 2026As India–Singapore ties move from strategic intent to execution, businesses need clarity on where ... -
Regulatory Standards When Selling to the Indian Market
Published: October 2025Expanding into India requires strong regulatory readiness. Understand product certification, BIS/FSS...
HR & Payroll
Productivity Audit in India: How Companies Can Improve Workforce Efficiency
Aug 12What is a productivity audit and why do businesses in India need one? Explore how such audits can identify workforce inefficiencies and improve operational performance.
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Employee State Insurance Compliance for Foreign Companies and Indian Subsidiaries
HR & Payroll Jul 21Employee State Insurance (ESI) compliance applies to foreign companies establishing a presence in India. Employers must comply with ESI registration, employee coverage, employer contributions, and statutory obligations.
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New Employee Provident Fund 2026 Rules Advance India's Social Security Code Implementation
HR & Payroll Jul 03The Employee Provident Fund 2026, in effect from 1 July, introduces new compliance rules, digital filing, withdrawal norms, and governance requirements for employers and employees in India.
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What Should Employers Know About Wage, Payroll, and HR Compliance in India in 2026?
HR & Payroll Jul 02Download India Briefing’s 2026 employer guide to wage, payroll, and HR compliance in India, covering labor codes, minimum wages, hiring, exits, TDS, and payroll obligations.
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Bihar Repeals Shops and Establishments Act: Will Other States Follow Through?
HR & Payroll Jun 29Bihar has repealed its Shops and Establishments Act, 2025, replacing it with the Bihar OSHWC Rules, 2025. The move aims to align the state's labor laws with the central government's four labor codes.
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India’s New Income-tax Act: A Compliance Guide for Companies
Published: April 2026India’s new tax regime shifts compliance to system-driven execution, requiring integrated processe... -
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...
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