Other BriefingsIndia’s Mandatory Halal Certification 2026: New Country List & I-CAS Compliance Deadlines
India has expanded the I-CAS Halal certification requirement to 20 additional markets, bringing the total number of covered export destinations to 35 as of 2026. Explore the newly added markets and implementation timelines for exporters.
India Eases E-commerce Export and Courier Trade Norms from April 1, 2026
Effective April 1, 2026, India modernizes courier trade via the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) notifications 33 & 34/2026. Key updates include removal of export value limits, 15-day re-export options, and enhanced digital monitoring for returned e-commerce shipments.
Strategic Upgrade in India-Oman Economic Ties
The India-Oman CEPA represents a major milestone in bilateral trade and investment relations. It provides a unified framework for deeper market access, regulatory alignment, and sustainable economic growth.
India Implements New Guidelines for Halal Meat Exports, Effective October 16
India has introduced new policy conditions for halal meat exports, effective from October 16, 2024. Such products must be processed in facilities certified under the 'India Conformity Assessment Scheme (I-CAS) - Halal.'
-
India's FTA Gambit 2026: Implementation, Expansion, and Strategic Realignment
Economy & Trade Apr 09 -
India’s Mandatory Halal Certification 2026: New Country List & I-CAS Compliance Deadlines
Economy & Trade Apr 09 -
Income Tax Assessment in India (2025-26): Scrutiny Timelines & New Reassessment Rules
Tax & Accounting Apr 08 -
OIDAR Compliance in India: GST Registration, NTOR Rules, and Key Risks for Digital Service Providers
Tax & Accounting Apr 07 -
India's Tax Compliance Deadlines for April & May
Tax & Accounting Apr 07
Get free access to our subscriptions and publications
Subscribe to receive weekly India Briefing news updates, our latest doing business publications, and access to our Asia archives.
Sign Up Now
Economy & Trade
India's FTA Gambit 2026: Implementation, Expansion, and Strategic Realignment
Apr 09Monitor the 2026 status of all of India’s Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and CEPAs. This live tracker covers the historic EU deal, UK CETA implementation, and ongoing negotiations with Canada, the GCC, and the US.
-
India’s Mandatory Halal Certification 2026: New Country List & I-CAS Compliance Deadlines
Economy & Trade Apr 08India has expanded the I-CAS Halal certification requirement to 20 additional markets, bringing the total number of covered export destinations to 35 as of 2026. Explore the newly added markets and implementation timelines for exporters.
-
US Pharma Tariff 2026: Decoding the 100% Patented Drug Levy and the Generic Exemption
Economy & Trade Apr 03The US administration under President Donald J. Trump has implemented a 100% tariff on patented pharma products to curb import dependence. While Indian generics are exempt for now, a one-year review and API onshoring rules signal long-term shifts.
-
India's EMI Scheme 2026-2028: New Deferred Customs Duty Facility for Eligible Manufacturer Importers
Economy & Trade Apr 02The Eligible Manufacturer Importers, or EMI scheme, effective from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2028, allows compliant Indian manufacturers to move from transaction-based payments to a monthly consolidated duty cycle.
-
India Refines RELIEF Support for West Asia Exports; Focus on Shipments Till June 15
Economy & Trade Apr 02India launched the RELIEF initiative in 2026, with a budgetary outlay of INR 4.97 billion, to support exporters amid West Asia disruptions. Explore ECGC insurance tiers and MSME freight reimbursements.
-
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
Income Tax Assessment in India (2025-26): Scrutiny Timelines & New Reassessment Rules
Apr 08Gain a clear understanding of the transition to the Income-tax Act, 2025, including the revised tax assessment framework, scrutiny timelines, and reassessment provisions.
-
OIDAR Compliance in India: GST Registration, NTOR Rules, and Key Risks for Digital Service Providers
Tax & Accounting Apr 07Supplying digital services to India? Even a single B2C transaction can trigger GST registration—understand OIDAR rules, NTOR risks, and compliance requirements.
-
India's Tax Compliance Deadlines for April & May
Tax & Accounting Apr 06FY 2026-27 represents a transition in India’s tax compliance calendar, with the new framework taking effect April 1. Businesses and investors face a dual-responsibility period: closing out obligations for the previous year under the old law while adopting new reporting structures for current transactions.
-
Transitioning From Form 10F to Form 41: New DTAA Compliance Under Income-tax Act, 2025
Tax & Accounting Apr 01DTAA relief in India now requires Form 41 under Section 159(8) of the Income-tax Act, 2025. Explore new documentation rules and tax residency certificate (TRC) mandates for non-residents.
-
India’s Modern Gratuity Regime: Calculation, Taxation, and Statutory Compliance
Tax & Accounting Mar 23Understand gratuity in India for FY 2026–27, including eligibility, calculation under the Code on Wages, and tax treatment under the Income-tax Act, 2025 and Rules, 2026, with exemptions and relief provisions.
-
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
India’s Mandatory Halal Certification 2026: New Country List & I-CAS Compliance Deadlines
Apr 08India has expanded the I-CAS Halal certification requirement to 20 additional markets, bringing the total number of covered export destinations to 35 as of 2026. Explore the newly added markets and implementation timelines for exporters.
-
Remote Work in India: Legal Framework, Employee Rights, and Compliance Guide for Employers
Legal & Regulatory Apr 02Navigate WFH and remote work compliance in India under the new 2026 Labor Codes. Learn about employer obligations for payroll, provident fund (PF), tax, and employee rights.
-
India Eases E-commerce Export and Courier Trade Norms from April 1, 2026
Legal & Regulatory Apr 01Effective April 1, 2026, India modernizes courier trade via the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) notifications 33 & 34/2026. Key updates include removal of export value limits, 15-day re-export options, and enhanced digital monitoring for returned e-commerce shipments.
-
Guide to Opening a Demat Account for Foreign Companies in India
Legal & Regulatory Mar 30A practical business advisory for foreign companies on Demat account requirements in India, covering MCA’s dematerialization mandate, ISIN process, compliance steps, and implications for subsidiaries and joint ventures.
-
Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026: 10 Things Businesses Need to Know
Legal & Regulatory Mar 25Explore 10 key highlights of India’s Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, including IFSC reforms, CSR changes, audit rules, and compliance updates.
-
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
US Pharma Tariff 2026: Decoding the 100% Patented Drug Levy and the Generic Exemption
Apr 03The US administration under President Donald J. Trump has implemented a 100% tariff on patented pharma products to curb import dependence. While Indian generics are exempt for now, a one-year review and API onshoring rules signal long-term shifts.
-
City Spotlight: Sanand, Gujarat—Semiconductor Momentum Meets Industrial Depth
Industries Mar 31Sanand, Gujarat, is bridging the gap in India's semiconductor value chain. Discover how cluster-based development and the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) are driving multi-million-dollar investments in automotive and AI chip manufacturing.
-
Noida and Greater Noida: Delhi-NCR's Investment Corridor—IT, Manufacturing, and Jewar Airport
Industries Mar 30From IT hubs to industrial corridors, learn why the Noida, Greater Noida, and Jewar corridor is the new anchor of Delhi’s NCR. Get insights on land, policy, and 2026 project pipelines.
-
India's Semiconductor Sector: Tracking Government Support and Investment Trends
Industries Mar 29Kaynes’ OSAT facility in Sanand, Gujarat, is set for inauguration on March 31, 2026. The unit will handle chip testing and packaging before commercialization, with an estimated production capacity of around 6 million chips per day.
-
Beyond Oil: How Gulf Disruptions Are Rewiring Global Supply Chains
Industries Mar 26The 2026 West Asia conflict has triggered a systemic, multi-sector shock, with disruptions to urea and helium exports from the Gulf constraining global agriculture and semiconductor manufacturing supply chains.
-
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
Remote Work in India: Legal Framework, Employee Rights, and Compliance Guide for Employers
Apr 02Navigate WFH and remote work compliance in India under the new 2026 Labor Codes. Learn about employer obligations for payroll, provident fund (PF), tax, and employee rights.
-
Employee Termination in India: Settlement Timelines, Retrenchment Rules, and Employer Compliance
HR & Payroll Mar 24A strategic advisor’s guide to employee termination in India under the 2026 Industrial Relations Code. Navigate revised retrenchment protocols, mandatory 48-hour full and final settlements, and critical compliance mandates for modern enterprises.
-
Rethinking Payroll Under India's Income Tax Rules 2026: Employer Accountability in Salary and TDS
HR & Payroll Mar 23Ensure your payroll is compliant with India’s Income Tax Rules, 2026, effective April 1. Learn more about new TDS norms, HRA documentation, and perquisite valuation under the Income-tax Act, 2025.
-
Understanding the Gujarat Shops and Establishments (Amendment) Act, 2026
HR & Payroll Mar 18The Gujarat Shops and Establishments (Amendment) Act, 2026, formally notified on February 27, 2026, has come into effect. The changes introduce key labor compliance updates, including higher applicability thresholds, expanded working and overtime limits, and regulated night-shift employment for women.
-
Maternity Benefits in India in 2026: Key Rules, Supreme Court Expansion, and Employer Compliance
HR & Payroll Mar 18India’s maternity benefit regime has expanded in 2026 following a landmark Supreme Court ruling granting adoptive mothers 12 weeks of leave regardless of the child’s age.
-
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...
Expert Guidance about Business in Asia
Dezan Shira & Associates is a pan-Asia, multi-disciplinary professional services firm, providing market entry, legal, accounting, tax, HR, technology and operational advisory to international investors.
Business Updates for All Asia Markets
Asia Briefing publishes articles, magazines, and guides on doing business in Asia. Dezan Shira & Associates has produced the publication since 1999.
Need More Guidance?
India Briefing Publications
Download magazines and guides on doing business in India.
Download Now
