Expanding into India requires strong regulatory readiness. Read our latest publication to understand compliance regarding product certification, BIS/FSSAI approvals, labeling rules, import compliance, GST registration, and evolving data protection laws.
Italy’s brands will find new opportunity in India’s US$12 billion luxury market – where rising affluence, artisanship, and business reforms redefine growth.
We discuss why the southern metropolis of Chennai and capital of Tamil Nadu is a location worth serious consideration for investors and companies seeking to tap India’s dynamic market and export-oriented manufacturing base.
Amazon’s expanding logistics network in India, encompassing 100 fulfillment centers, 12 million MSMEs, and US$13 billion in exports, provides strategic insights for investors and enterprises exploring opportunities within the country’s evolving e-commerce sector and regulatory landscape.
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On October 26, 2025, direct flights between India and China resumed after a five-year suspension, marking a major milestone toward restoring normal bilateral exchanges.
India's smartphone shipments increased by 3 percent year-on-year in the July-September period, with Apple recording its highest-ever quarterly shipments at 4.9 million units. We note key factors shaping sales trends in this highly competitive market.
We discuss why the southern metropolis of Chennai and capital of Tamil Nadu is a location worth serious consideration for investors and companies seeking to tap India’s dynamic market and export-oriented manufacturing base.
Discover South India’s booming economy, infrastructure, and retail potential – key insights for foreign investors seeking expansion in India’s fastest-growing region.
India's Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has introduced an automated IFSC registration system. The upgrade aims to simplify customs procedures, speed up incentive disbursals, & enhance export efficiency.
India’s HSN Code Guidebook (2025) introduces a unified product classification framework under GST 2.0 and Customs, mapping approximately 12,000 HSN codes to align with internal customs standards and enhance trade compliance.
Gain insights into India’s depreciation framework under Indian Accounting Standard (AS) 16, AS 10, and Schedule II of the Companies Act, 2013, to ensure accurate asset valuation and compliance.
Understand how India's goods and services tax (GST) is applicable to contract employees. Learn the difference between salaries, contract staffing, and manpower supply services, applicable tax rates, ITC eligibility, and key compliance considerations for businesses and investors.
India’s GST 2.0 ushers in a major tax overhaul, revising Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) and Service Accounting Codes (SAC) codes to simplify compliance. Businesses must realign systems, classifications, and input tax credit (ITC) claims for efficiency.
GST 2.0 marks a major upgrade in India’s indirect tax system, simplifying registration, invoicing, and ITC reconciliation through digital integration. Foreign businesses and multi-state operators should migrate promptly to ensure compliance and safeguard credits.
Expanding into India requires strong regulatory readiness. Read our latest publication to understand compliance regarding product certification, BIS/FSSAI approvals, labeling rules, import compliance, GST registration, and evolving data protection laws.
India’s HSN Code Guidebook (2025) introduces a unified product classification framework under GST 2.0 and Customs, mapping approximately 12,000 HSN codes to align with internal customs standards and enhance trade compliance.
From November 1, 2025, India will roll out a simplified GST registration system, offering automatic approval within three working days for most new applicants. The central government expects the initiative to cover around 96 percent of new registrants.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has amended forex regulations, allowing exporters to hold their foreign currency earnings in International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) accounts for up to three months.
India's Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has introduced an automated IFSC registration system. The upgrade aims to simplify customs procedures, speed up incentive disbursals, & enhance export efficiency.
Expanding into India requires strong regulatory readiness. Read our latest publication to understand compliance regarding product certification, BIS/FSSAI approvals, labeling rules, import compliance, GST registration, and evolving data protection laws.
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.
Italy’s brands will find new opportunity in India’s US$12 billion luxury market – where rising affluence, artisanship, and business reforms redefine growth.
India's smartphone shipments increased by 3 percent year-on-year in the July-September period, with Apple recording its highest-ever quarterly shipments at 4.9 million units. We note key factors shaping sales trends in this highly competitive market.
Amazon’s expanding logistics network in India, encompassing 100 fulfillment centers, 12 million MSMEs, and US$13 billion in exports, provides strategic insights for investors and enterprises exploring opportunities within the country’s evolving e-commerce sector and regulatory landscape.
On October 26, 2025, direct flights between India and China resumed after a five-year suspension, marking a major milestone toward restoring normal bilateral exchanges.
Understand how India's goods and services tax (GST) is applicable to contract employees. Learn the difference between salaries, contract staffing, and manpower supply services, applicable tax rates, ITC eligibility, and key compliance considerations for businesses and investors.
The India-UK social security agreement, called the Double Contribution Convention under the India-UK Comprehensive and Economic Trade Agreement (CETA), benefits employers and cross-border talents alike through payroll efficiencies and eliminating dual social security payments.
Foreign companies often fail in India due to cultural missteps. Discover key factors and strategies to align leadership, talent, and products with local realities.
Hiring trends in 2025 reflect strong employer confidence as India ranked second out of 42 countries in Q3 FY26 hiring intent, led by business expansion and tech adoption, per a recent ManpowerGroup survey.
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