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India-EU FTA Concluded: ‘Mother of All Deals’ Set to Reshape Global Trade
The India–EU FTA delivers phased tariff liberalization, with India granting immediate duty-free access on 49.6% of tariff lines and the EU on 70.4%, unlocking calibrated market access and new trade opportunities across a combined 2-billion-consumer economy.
US Parent-India Subsidiary: Transfer Pricing and Intercompany Agreements
US parent companies with subsidiaries in India face heightened transfer pricing scrutiny when intercompany agreements, operational reality, and financial outcomes do not align. Ensuring documentation consistently reflects the Indian subsidiary’s role and value creation is critical to managing audit and dispute risk.
How India's Latin America Expansion Creates New Opportunities for Businesses
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India–France Tax Treaty Revised: Dividend Relief, Capital Gains Changes, and Investor Impact
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Leave India Notice (LIN) on Employment Visa: A Compliance Checklist for Expats
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US Tariff Twists: Where Does India Stand and How Will Exporters Get Impacted?
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India’s Next Growth Cycle: Sector Intelligence for Scalable Market Entry
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IGST Applicability on Expatriate Employment in India: Karnataka High Court Provides Tax Clarity
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Economy & Trade
US Tariff Twists: Where Does India Stand and How Will Exporters Get Impacted?
Feb 24Following the landmark February 2026 Supreme Court strike-down of President Trump's tariffs, New Delhi has paused trade negotiations to protect India’s GDP from the resulting policy volatility. Businesses operating in India should incorporate tariff-risk planning and closely track evolving trade negotiations.
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India’s Next Growth Cycle: Sector Intelligence for Scalable Market Entry
Economy & Trade Feb 23From sector entry considerations to market localization, compliance planning, and export optimization, this magazine provides a practical roadmap for scalable, long-cycle investment in India.
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Europe’s India Pivot: Ports, Missiles, and AI
Economy & Trade Feb 18In this op-ed, we discuss how Europe appears to be deepening its engagement with India across maritime connectivity, defense co-production, and AI innovation and governance. A cluster of leadership visits and industrial agreements following the conclusion of the India–EU FTA signals a structural alignment rather than temporary diplomatic momentum.
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Modi and Macron Elevate India-France Ties to 'Special Global Strategic Partnership'
Economy & Trade Feb 18On February 17, 2026, India's prime minister and the French president announced the Special Global Strategic Partnership, formalizing deeper defense, aerospace, and advanced technology integration. For foreign firms and investors, the framework enhances policy predictability and long-term industrial and investment alignment.
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India’s Orange Economy: Creative Industries Outlook After Budget 2026
Economy & Trade 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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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
India–France Tax Treaty Revised: Dividend Relief, Capital Gains Changes, and Investor Impact
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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India's Component Warehousing Safe Harbor: A Competitive Tax Proposition for Global Manufacturers
Tax & Accounting Feb 11India’s Budget 2026-27 introduces a 2 percent safe harbor for bonded component warehousing and a five-year tax exemption for non-resident suppliers, offering transfer pricing certainty and strengthening India’s role in global manufacturing supply chains.
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India Unveils Draft Income Tax Rules, 2026 Ahead of April 1 Rollout
Tax & Accounting Feb 09India’s tax administration has released the draft Income Tax Rules, 2026. The proposal streamlines the compliance framework, reducing it to 333 rules and 190 statutory forms. Public consultation remains open until February 22, 2026.
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Budget 2026 Explainer: Tax Clarity and Incentives for Cloud, Data Centers & AI Players
Tax & Accounting Feb 02Budget 2026–27 elevates data centers to strategic infrastructure, pairing tax exemptions and regulatory certainty with India’s fast-growing digital demand. For global cloud players, India is moving from an emerging data center market to a scale-and-stability play position.
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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
Leave India Notice (LIN) on Employment Visa: A Compliance Checklist for Expats
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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What Counts as an “Industry” Under Indian Law? Supreme Court to Decide on March 17-18
Legal & Regulatory 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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New FEMA Guarantees Framework: From Approval-Centric Controls to a Principle-Led Regime
Legal & Regulatory Feb 16The RBI has replaced the Foreign Exchange Management (Guarantees) Regulations, 2000, with the 2026 Regulations, introducing a principle-based, eligibility-driven framework under FEMA while retaining the underlying statutory prohibition structure.
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India's Antitrust Regulator CCI Fines Intel US$3.01 Million for Abuse of Dominant Position
Legal & Regulatory Feb 13Antitrust regulator CCI has imposed a US$3.01 million fine on Intel Corporation for an India-specific warranty policy deemed discriminatory and restrictive of parallel imports. The ruling clarifies how dominance is assessed under Indian competition law and highlights key compliance risks global companies.
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Deepfake, Content Labeling & Safe Harbor Risks for Global Platforms: India’s 2026 AI Regulation
Legal & Regulatory Feb 12India’s latest updates to the IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, tighten artificial intelligence (AI) and deepfake regulation with mandatory labeling and 2-3 hour takedowns, putting safe harbor protection at risk for foreign platforms.
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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
Investing in Sriperumbudur: Tamil Nadu's High-Value Manufacturing Corridor
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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India's Textile PLI Scheme: Extended Window till March 31
Industries Feb 10India has extended the application window for the Textile PLI Scheme to March 31, 2026. Businesses in the textile sector should act quickly to secure incentives for scaling production and strengthening export competitiveness.
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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
Leave India Notice (LIN) on Employment Visa: A Compliance Checklist for Expats
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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Madhya Pradesh Shops & Establishments Act Amendment: Digital Compliance Reforms and Employer Implications
HR & Payroll Feb 10The Madhya Pradesh Shops & Establishment Act, Second Amendment, enacted on December 15, 2025, brings digital registration, online inspections, real-time updates, and simplified compliance for employers operating in the state.
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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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