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We explain why India – the world’s most established BPM/BPO market – has emerged as a preferred destination for offshore accounting.
Understanding India’s New HSN Code Guidebook 2025
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.
GST Registration in 72 Hours: India's New Auto-Approval System to Begin Nov. 1, 2025
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.
Trade License for Business Operations in India: Online Application Process 2025
Learn how to apply for a trade license online in India through urban local body (ULB) portals. Understand license types, eligibility, application steps, renewal, fees, and compliance tips for businesses.
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How French Companies Leverage India as a Global Delivery Base
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Why India is Becoming the Offshore Accounting Hub for Global CPA Firms
Tax & Accounting Nov 03 -
Copyright and Trademark Protection in India: Why It Matters for Businesses
Legal & Regulatory Oct 31 -
Establishing a Trading Company in India
Legal & Regulatory Oct 30 -
India’s ECMS Scheme: Seven Electronics Manufacturing Projects Approved Worth US$625 Mn
Economy & Trade Oct 30
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Economy & Trade
How French Companies Leverage India as a Global Delivery Base
Nov 03French multinationals leverage India as a global delivery base for IT, engineering, and manufacturing – combining scale, innovation, and 24-hour productivity.
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India’s ECMS Scheme: Seven Electronics Manufacturing Projects Approved Worth US$625 Mn
Economy & Trade Oct 30India’s ECMS initiative has its first set of beneficiaries – high-value components like PCBs, camera modules, and copper laminates – which will boost local electronics manufacturing. The scheme launched in April 2025, with applications opening May 1.
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India and China Resume Direct Passenger Flights: Boost for Trade, Tourism, and Regional Connectivity
Economy & Trade Oct 28On October 26, 2025, direct flights between India and China resumed after a five-year suspension, marking a major milestone toward restoring normal bilateral exchanges.
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India’s Smartphone Shipments Grow 3% in Q3 2025: Vivo Leads, Apple Hits Record High
Economy & Trade Oct 24India'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.
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Chennai Investment Brief: What Makes the City a Top FDI Hub
Economy & Trade Oct 21We 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.
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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
Why India is Becoming the Offshore Accounting Hub for Global CPA Firms
Nov 03We explain why India – the world’s most established BPM/BPO market – has emerged as a preferred destination for offshore accounting.
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Understanding India’s New HSN Code Guidebook 2025
Tax & Accounting Oct 28India’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.
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Depreciation Rules and Asset Management under Indian GAAP: An Explainer
Tax & Accounting Oct 17Gain 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.
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GST on Contract Employee Remuneration: Applicability, Rates, ITC, and Compliance
Tax & Accounting Oct 13Understand 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.
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GST 2.0: How India’s New HSN and SAC Code Structure Transforms Tax Compliance for Businesses
Tax & Accounting Oct 08India’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.
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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
Copyright and Trademark Protection in India: Why It Matters for Businesses
Oct 31Learn how copyright and trademark laws in India safeguard creative works and brand identity. We explain key differences, registration procedures, and practical strategies to help businesses protect IP, build credibility, and expand globally.
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Establishing a Trading Company in India
Legal & Regulatory Oct 30Starting an import-export business in India with the right strategies allows a firm to access information resources, network contacts, and concessions, which are key to profitability and compliance.
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Establishing a Trading Company in India
Legal & Regulatory Oct 30Starting an import-export business in India with the right strategies allows a firm to access information resources, network contacts, and concessions, which are key to profitability and compliance.
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Regulatory Standards When Selling to the Indian Market
Legal & Regulatory Oct 29Expanding 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.
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Understanding India’s New HSN Code Guidebook 2025
Legal & Regulatory Oct 28India’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.
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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’s ECMS Scheme: Seven Electronics Manufacturing Projects Approved Worth US$625 Mn
Oct 30India’s ECMS initiative has its first set of beneficiaries – high-value components like PCBs, camera modules, and copper laminates – which will boost local electronics manufacturing. The scheme launched in April 2025, with applications opening May 1.
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Regulatory Standards When Selling to the Indian Market
Industries Oct 29Expanding 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.
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India Manufacturing Tracker 2025
Industries Oct 29Introducing 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.
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India’s Luxury Market Potential for Italian Brands
Industries Oct 27Italy’s brands will find new opportunity in India’s US$12 billion luxury market – where rising affluence, artisanship, and business reforms redefine growth.
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India’s Smartphone Shipments Grow 3% in Q3 2025: Vivo Leads, Apple Hits Record High
Industries Oct 24India'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.
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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 and China Resume Direct Passenger Flights: Boost for Trade, Tourism, and Regional Connectivity
Oct 28On October 26, 2025, direct flights between India and China resumed after a five-year suspension, marking a major milestone toward restoring normal bilateral exchanges.
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GST on Contract Employee Remuneration: Applicability, Rates, ITC, and Compliance
HR & Payroll Oct 13Understand 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.
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India-UK Social Security Agreement: A Breakthrough for Indian Professionals and Employers
HR & Payroll Oct 09The 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.
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How Cultural Factors Can Impact Foreign Business Success in India
HR & Payroll Oct 07Foreign companies often fail in India due to cultural missteps. Discover key factors and strategies to align leadership, talent, and products with local realities.
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Where the Jobs Are in 2025: Hiring Trends Across India
HR & Payroll Sep 11Hiring 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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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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