Choosing a Company Name in India: Legal and Strategic Insight

Legal & Regulatory

Learn how to reserve and register a company name in India through RUN and SPICe+ services. Understand naming rules, approval criteria, and step-by-step guidance under MCA regulations.

Legal & Regulatory

How to Set Up a Limited Liability Partnership in India

Foreign direct investment in limited liability partnership (LLP) has opened new avenues of opportunities for many foreign companies to enter India.

Legal & Regulatory

Navigate India's New CSR-1 Requirements: Essential Guide for Businesses

India has revised the CSR-1 registration form effective July 14, 2025, requiring more detailed disclosures from entities implementing CSR activities under Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013, to enhance transparency and accountability.

Human Resources & Payroll

How Labor Market Intelligence Can Strengthen Your India Market Relocation Strategy

An effective labor market study will help company decision makers, such as C-suite executives, to make an informed choice that is best suited to their business undertaking.

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Economy & Trade

Trade War Economics: India's Moment in the US's Tariff Strategy

Jul 15

NITI Aayog's July 14, 2025, quarterly study shows India has gained advantages in 22 major export sectors through the US tariff changes that favor domestic producers over countries like China, Canada, and Mexico.

  • India's FTA Network: Updates in 2025

    Economy & Trade Jul 14

    Explore 2025 insights into India’s evolving FTA landscape, as Indian authorities issued 720,996 preferential certificates in FY 2024–25, highlighting increased exporter participation and stronger global trade engagement.

  • India Pursues Strategic BRICS Partnerships as US Tariff Tensions Rise

    Economy & Trade Jul 11

    As US tariff threats resurface under Trump, Indian exporters face growing trade risks—particularly due to BRICS ties. India Briefing analyzes sector-wise impacts and how India is navigating between global alliances and evolving US trade policies.

  • Countdown to the End of Trump's Tariff Pause: Where Does India Stand Now?

    Economy & Trade Jul 09

    India navigates high-stakes trade talks as the US imposes a 50% tariff on copper and considers 200% duties on pharmaceuticals. In the ongoing negotiations between the two countries, India aims to protect its key sectors.

  • US Tariffs Set to Resume August 1; India Pushes for Balanced Trade Pact

    Economy & Trade Jul 08

    Trump has extended the pause on US tariffs until August 1, 2025, for India trade talks. We share the latest updates on the ongoing trade negotiations, BRICS tensions, and the India-US genetically modified (GM) animal feed imports debate.

 

Tax & Accounting

Tax & Accounting

India's New Income Tax Bill 2025: An Overview

Jul 16

On July 16, 2025, a parliamentary panel in India submitted 285 recommendations on the draft Income Tax Bill, 2025. The proposed legislation, expected to come into effect by April 2026, aims to replace the Income Tax Act of 1961.

 

Legal & Regulatory

Legal & Regulatory

Choosing a Company Name in India: Legal and Strategic Insight

Jul 18

Learn how to reserve and register a company name in India through RUN and SPICe+ services. Understand naming rules, approval criteria, and step-by-step guidance under MCA regulations.

Industries

Industries

India's Semiconductor Sector: Tracking Government Support and Investment Trends

Jul 17

India 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.

 

HR & Payroll

HR & Payroll

Tamil Nadu Permits 24x7 Business Operations: What Employers Must Know

Jul 09

Under the latest directives, India's southern state of Tamil Nadu now allows business operations with 10 or more employees to operate 24x7, effective June 5, 2025. We guide you on the labor rules, safety norms, and compliance requirements.

 

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