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Economy & Trade
India’s Crude Oil Tracker 2026: Supply Diversification and Energy Security Measures
Mar 16With crude prices hitting US$113.57 as of March 11, 2026, is India’s energy supply secure? Learn about the March 2026 Natural Gas Control Order, increased domestic LPG production, and India’s shift to sourcing crude oil from 40 different countries.
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Op-Ed: India’s Calibrated Opening to China-Linked Capital Signals a Pragmatic Shift
Economy & Trade Mar 16India’s recalibration of its land-border investment rules signals a pragmatic shift, loosening elements of Press Note 3 (2020) through the latest FDI revisions issued in March 2026, as New Delhi cautiously opens the door to Chinese capital while retaining strategic screening safeguards.
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India Relaxes FDI Rules for Neighboring Countries, Allowing Minority Investments via Automatic Route
Economy & Trade Mar 11India has eased Press Note 3 restrictions by allowing sub-10 percent minority investments from neighboring countries through the automatic route and introducing a 60-day fast-track approval system for manufacturing sectors.
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Business Opportunities for Italian SMEs in India Under the India–EU Free Trade Agreement
Economy & Trade Mar 10Explore how Italian SMEs can benefit from the India–EU Free Trade Agreement through improved market access, tariff reductions, and supply chain opportunities in India.
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India–EU FTA: Turning Market Access into an Operating Advantage for EU Businesses
Economy & Trade Mar 10The India–EU FTA opens major opportunities for EU exporters and investors through tariff cuts, services liberalization, and integrated supply chains across India.
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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
India Tax Deadline: Foreign Tax Credit Claims for FY 2024–25 Due by March 31, 2026
Mar 13Indian taxpayers earning foreign income must file Form 67 by March 31, 2026 to claim foreign tax credit for FY 2024–25. Learn who must file and how to comply.
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India to Roll Out New Income Tax Act from April 1 with Simplified Compliance Framework
Tax & Accounting Mar 13India will implement the new Income Tax Act 2025 from April 1, 2026 with a phased rollout of compliance forms and upgraded digital systems. Learn what the tax reform means for businesses and foreign investors operating in India.
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India Tax Calendar March 2026: Guide to Advance Tax, Transfer Pricing, and FTC Filing
Tax & Accounting Feb 26As FY 2025-26 approaches its close, March 2026 represents a key compliance period under India’s direct tax framework. Businesses should review the March tax compliance calendar and ensure timely data reconciliation and reporting readiness.
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India–France Tax Treaty Revised: Dividend Relief, Capital Gains Changes, and Investor Impact
Tax & Accounting Feb 25The revised India–France tax treaty changes dividend taxes, capital gains rights, and compliance rules. Key insights for French investors and India operations.
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IGST Applicability on Expatriate Employment in India: Karnataka High Court Provides Tax Clarity
Tax & Accounting Feb 21The Karnataka High Court has clarified the GST treatment of expatriate employment in India, ruling that remuneration paid to foreign employees under a genuine employer-employee relationship is not subject to IGST under the reverse charge mechanism.
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The Corporate Taxation and Compliance Regime in India
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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
Protecting Your Brand in India: Trademark Registration and IP Strategy for Foreign Businesses
Mar 16Learn how foreign companies can protect their brand in India through trademark registration, IP strategy, and enforcement mechanisms in one of the world’s fastest-growing consumer markets.
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Don’t Let Late Fees Drain Your Capital: Unlock Concessional Filings via the CCFS-2026
Legal & Regulatory Mar 16Reduce your compliance burden with the Companies Companies Facilitation Scheme, or CCFS-2026, featuring massive fee concessions for annual returns, dormant status applications, and company closures.
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Intellectual Property Rights in India: Laws and Procedures for Registration
Legal & Regulatory Mar 16Protecting and managing your intellectual property should be an essential step for any business seeking to establish its presence in a new market.
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Intellectual Property Rights in India: Laws and Procedures for Registration
Legal & Regulatory Mar 16Protecting and managing your intellectual property should be an essential step for any business seeking to establish its presence in a new market.
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Standardizing Payroll in India: Leveraging the National Floor Wage Under the New Labor Codes
Legal & Regulatory Mar 11India’s floor wage system under the Code on Wages, 2019, establishes a national wage benchmark that guides how minimum wages are set across states. Understanding its interaction with state-level minimum wage regulations is essential for businesses managing labor costs and compliance
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Regulatory Standards When Selling to the Indian Market
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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...
Industries
India's Semiconductor Sector: Tracking Government Support and Investment Trends
Mar 13As of March 2026, India hosts around 7 percent of the world’s semiconductor GCCs and employs nearly 20 percent of the global chip design workforce.
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Investing in Sriperumbudur: Tamil Nadu's High-Value Manufacturing Corridor
Industries Feb 17Sriperumbudur in Tamil Nadu is one of India’s most strategic high-value corridors, propelled by electronics production and a strong global OEM presence, including Foxconn. The region offers a scalable and de-risked platform for investment in India through 2026.
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What Counts as an “Industry” Under Indian Law? Supreme Court to Decide on March 17-18
Industries Feb 16India’s Supreme Court will revisit the definition of “industry” under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, a ruling that could directly influence the interpretation and implementation of the Industrial Relations Code, 2020.
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India’s Orange Economy: Creative Industries Outlook After Budget 2026
Industries Feb 16As of 2026, India’s orange economy is emerging as a high-growth services opportunity, spanning media, live concerts, AVGC, and creative industries, supported by policy reform.
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India Fast-Tracks New Drug & Clinical Trial Approvals with 2026 NDCT Amendments
Industries Feb 12India’s 2026 amendments to the New Drug and Clinical Trials (NDCT) Rules, 2019, materially improve the operating environment for pharmaceutical companies, contract manufacturers, and foreign investors by compressing approval timelines and reducing pre-licensing bottlenecks.
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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
Standardizing Payroll in India: Leveraging the National Floor Wage Under the New Labor Codes
Mar 11India’s floor wage system under the Code on Wages, 2019, establishes a national wage benchmark that guides how minimum wages are set across states. Understanding its interaction with state-level minimum wage regulations is essential for businesses managing labor costs and compliance
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Leave India Notice (LIN) on Employment Visa: A Compliance Checklist for Expats
HR & Payroll Feb 25A recent judgment by the Karnataka High Court has clarified how Leave India Notices are issued to foreign workers in India, holding that immigration authorities need not separately hear the employee if compliance issues originate from the sponsoring employer.
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IGST Applicability on Expatriate Employment in India: Karnataka High Court Provides Tax Clarity
HR & Payroll Feb 21The Karnataka High Court has clarified the GST treatment of expatriate employment in India, ruling that remuneration paid to foreign employees under a genuine employer-employee relationship is not subject to IGST under the reverse charge mechanism.
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What Counts as an “Industry” Under Indian Law? Supreme Court to Decide on March 17-18
HR & Payroll Feb 16India’s Supreme Court will revisit the definition of “industry” under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, a ruling that could directly influence the interpretation and implementation of the Industrial Relations Code, 2020.
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Uttar Pradesh Updates Shops & Establishments Law: Check Applicability, Working Hours, and Compliance
HR & Payroll Feb 11The Indian state of Uttar Pradesh has overhauled its Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, expanding statewide applicability and modernizing employer compliance. The latest updates include threshold-based coverage, digital registration, revised working hours, and stronger enforcement for businesses operating in the state.
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The Corporate Taxation and Compliance Regime in India
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Optimizing Returns: Strategies for Success in India's Service Sector
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