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Understanding India’s New HSN Code Guidebook 2025
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An Investor's Guide to Solar Manufacturing in India
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Economy & Trade
How India–US Trade Is Shifting: State-Level Export Patterns, HS Codes, and Strategic Opportunities
Nov 18Explore top US states exporting to India, India’s major exports to the US, HS-code trends, and strategic sector opportunities.
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India’s Services Sector Performance and Contribution to GDP in 2025: An Overview
Economy & Trade Nov 11India’s services sector is entering a new phase of innovation-led growth, driven by rapid advances in technology, finance, and digital infrastructure. Businesses and investors should focus on high-value, export-oriented service models.
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India's Per Capita Income Growth: 2024-25 Analysis
Economy & Trade Nov 07India’s per capita income is set to double by 2030, transforming the country into an aspiration-driven consumer economy. Explore how rising incomes, rural participation, and premiumization trends are reshaping business prospects across FMCG, retail, and services.
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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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Regulatory Standards When Selling to the Indian Market
Published: October 2025
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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
How Global Companies Leverage Offshore Accounting for Scale & Speed
Nov 10Discover how global companies leverage offshore accounting to reduce costs, enhance compliance, and accelerate financial transformation.
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Why India is Becoming the Offshore Accounting Hub for Global CPA Firms
Tax & Accounting 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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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
Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules 2025 Notified
Nov 17India notifies DPDP Rules 2025, bringing its first digital privacy law into force. Learn key provisions, global comparisons, compliance timelines, and penalties.
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CDSCO Moves to Regulate Medical Device Software in India: Key Takeaways
Legal & Regulatory Nov 12India’s CDSCO has released draft guidance for regulating medical device software, including AI and cloud-based systems. The move aligns India’s MedTech framework with global standards, enhancing clarity, compliance, and investor confidence.
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Supreme Court Clarifies Tests for Determining “Single Establishment” Under the EPF Act
Legal & Regulatory Nov 05A recent ruling by India's Supreme Court clarifies when companies may be treated as a single establishment under the EPF Act. Businesses with shared management or resources should reassess their group structures to mitigate liability risks.
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Copyright and Trademark Protection in India: Why It Matters for Businesses
Legal & Regulatory 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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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 Expands Electronics Manufacturing Push with Second ECMS Approval Round
Nov 20On November 17, 2025, India announced the second Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) tranche with 17 new projects worth INR 71.72 billion, supporting high-value component production within the country.
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India's Design-Linked Scheme for the Semiconductor Sector: How Businesses Can Maximize Benefits
Industries Nov 19India’s DLI Scheme supports semiconductor startups and MSMEs by lowering design costs, enabling faster commercialization, and building IP-led growth. The program offers businesses a clear pathway to compete in high-value global semiconductor markets.
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India's Semiconductor Sector: Tracking Government Support and Investment Trends
Industries Nov 19India is fast-tracking its semiconductor drive in 2025 through key investments and global tie-ups, including the latest collaboration between Tata Electronics and Bosch, announced on July 17, 2025.
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Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro Tops India’s Drug Sales – What It Reveals About the Country’s Health Market
Industries Nov 12Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro tops India’s drug sales, signaling a healthcare pivot toward obesity and diabetes management. See how it’s reshaping India’s pharma market.
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India’s Services Sector Performance and Contribution to GDP in 2025: An Overview
Industries Nov 11India’s services sector is entering a new phase of innovation-led growth, driven by rapid advances in technology, finance, and digital infrastructure. Businesses and investors should focus on high-value, export-oriented service models.
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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 Notifies All Four Labor Codes, Ushering in Landmark Workforce Reforms
Nov 21India implements four Labor Codes from November 2025, consolidating 29 laws to modernize labor governance with better wages, safety, social security, and simplified compliance.
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A Guide to Minimum Wage in India in 2025
HR & Payroll Nov 20We 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.
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Delhi Shops and Establishments Act: Conditions for Extended Business Hours
HR & Payroll Nov 11Learn how the latest exemptions granted under the Delhi Shops and Establishments Act enable extended business hours with clear compliance rules, enhancing operational flexibility while protecting worker welfare.
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Public Holidays in India 2026 and Key HR Considerations
HR & Payroll Nov 06Plan ahead for India's public holidays in 2026. Understand national, gazetted, state, and restricted holidays to ensure compliant workforce and payroll planning.
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Supreme Court Clarifies Tests for Determining “Single Establishment” Under the EPF Act
HR & Payroll Nov 05A recent ruling by India's Supreme Court clarifies when companies may be treated as a single establishment under the EPF Act. Businesses with shared management or resources should reassess their group structures to mitigate liability risks.
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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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