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BIS Certification in India: A Brief Primer

Legal & Regulatory

BIS certification ensures product quality, safety, and compliance with Indian standards. Learn about mandatory and voluntary certification schemes, including ISI, CRS, and hallmarking, for manufacturers, importers, and retailers.

Legal & Regulatory

Pharmaceutical SMEs in India Gain Time to Meet Enhanced GMP Standards Under Revised Schedule M

India's Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has extended the deadline for small- and medium-sized pharmaceutical companies to comply with revised GMP compliance under Schedule M to December 31, 2025, following industry appeals.

Legal & Regulatory

SEBI Unveils Integrated Filing Framework for Listed Entities, Mandates Secretarial Audits

SEBI has updated the Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements (LODR) regulations with an integrated filing framework, streamlining compliance and disclosures, effective December 31, 2024

Industries

How Tamil Nadu's Footwear Industry is Competing with Southeast Asian Markets

The footwear industry in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu is getting ready to compete with SEA markets and neighbors like Bangladesh. Since announcing its Footwear and Leather Products Policy 2022, the state has attracted several manufacturing investment proposals, including from vendors to major market players like Adidas, Nike, and Crocs.

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Economy & Trade

India-Bulgaria Bilateral and Trade Relations

Jan 14

India and Bulgaria have maintained a strong and evolving bilateral relationship for over seven decades, with key developments in trade, investment, and economic cooperation.

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Tax & Accounting

Tax & Accounting

An Introduction to Doing Business in India 2025 - New Publication Out Now

Jan 08

The 2025 edition of 'An Introduction to Doing Business in India' provides valuable insights for businesses navigating India’s dynamic market, and covers macroeconomic as well as technical considerations like company setup, tax and audit, HR and payroll.

  • Tax Residency and PoEM in India: An Overview

    Tax & Accounting Dec 31

    We discuss the key aspects of tax residency and PoEM rules in India for businesses operating here to adhere to tax regulations and avoid unforseen tax liabilities.

  • India's GST Compliance Changes from 2025: What Businesses Need to Know

    Tax & Accounting Dec 20

    Compliance changes under India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime in 2025 include mandatory multi-factory authentication (MFA) for GST portal access and restrictions on E-Way Bill (EWB) generation to curb fraudulent practices. GST registered businesses should note the key requirements and dates of implementation to stay compliant.

  • Switzerland to Suspend MFN Clause for India under DTAA from January 1, 2025

    Tax & Accounting Dec 17

    Switzerland has announced its suspension of the Most Favored Nation (MFN) status for India under their DTAA over differing interpretations on their tax treaty provisions. Starting January 1, 2025, dividend payments from Swiss entities to Indian investors will be taxed at 10 percent, up from 5 percent.

  • End of the Angel Tax in India: Applicable for FY 2025-26

    Tax & Accounting Dec 02

    In the Union Budget 2024, the Indian government announced the abolition of the angel tax for all investors, effective FY 2025-26, marking a pivotal shift for India's startup ecosystem.

Publications

 

Legal & Regulatory

Legal & Regulatory

BIS Certification in India: A Brief Primer

Jan 13

BIS certification ensures product quality, safety, and compliance with Indian standards. Learn about mandatory and voluntary certification schemes, including ISI, CRS, and hallmarking, for manufacturers, importers, and retailers.

  • An Introduction to Doing Business in India 2025 - New Publication Out Now

    Legal & Regulatory Jan 08

    The 2025 edition of 'An Introduction to Doing Business in India' provides valuable insights for businesses navigating India’s dynamic market, and covers macroeconomic as well as technical considerations like company setup, tax and audit, HR and payroll.

  • Corporate Social Responsibility in India

    Legal & Regulatory Jan 07

    India became one of the first countries to mandate corporate social responsibility (CSR) on April 1, 2014. Certain companies are required to allocate a portion of their profits to areas such as education, poverty alleviation, gender equality, and hunger mitigation programs. We discuss corporate spending trends and compliance requirements under India's CSR regime.

  • Corporate Social Responsibility in India

    Legal & Regulatory Jan 07

    India became one of the first countries to mandate corporate social responsibility (CSR) on April 1, 2014. Certain companies are required to allocate a portion of their profits to areas such as education, poverty alleviation, gender equality, and hunger mitigation programs. We discuss corporate spending trends and compliance requirements under India's CSR regime.

  • India’s Draft DPDP Rules, 2025 Released for Public Review

    Legal & Regulatory Jan 06

    India has released the much awaited draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules (DPDP Rules), 2025, providing detailed guidelines on notice requirements, consent management, security safeguards, and handling personal data breaches, among other provisions. All stakeholders are advised to read the fine print and prepare for compliance in advance. The draft is open for public review till February 18, 2025.

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Industries

Industries

India’s Medical Devices Industry: Investor Outlook

Jan 10

India's medical device industry, valued at US$12 billion, has become a growing hub for innovation, attracting seed and venture capital funding

Publications

 

HR & Payroll

HR & Payroll

An Introduction to Doing Business in India 2025 - New Publication Out Now

Jan 08

The 2025 edition of 'An Introduction to Doing Business in India' provides valuable insights for businesses navigating India’s dynamic market, and covers macroeconomic as well as technical considerations like company setup, tax and audit, HR and payroll.

Publications

 

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