Other BriefingsIndia's Antitrust Regulator CCI Fines Intel US$3.01 Million for Abuse of Dominant Position
Antitrust 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.
India’s Competition Authority Rolls Out 2025 Cost Regulations Norms
The Competition Commission of India enacts new cost assessment rules under the 2025 regulations to tackle predatory pricing and deep discounting, marking a shift toward sector-neutral oversight.
Why Foreign Companies Fail in India: 5 Costly Mistakes and Lessons for Future Investors
Foreign companies often fail in India due to five recurring mistakes: choosing the wrong entry structure, misjudging regulatory complexity, misreading consumer behavior, adopting poor market models, and weak talent management.
Apple's India Strategy: Balancing Local Manufacturing with Global Supply Chains
Apple’s integration of 45 Indian suppliers, including major firms and MSMEs, signals a decisive shift in global supply chains. For investors, this highlights India’s rising competitiveness as a production hub and a leading smartphone exporter.
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India's Antitrust Regulator CCI Fines Intel US$3.01 Million for Abuse of Dominant Position
Legal & Regulatory Feb 13 -
Deepfake, Content Labeling & Safe Harbor Risks for Global Platforms: India’s 2026 AI Regulation
Legal & Regulatory Feb 12 -
India Fast-Tracks New Drug & Clinical Trial Approvals with 2026 NDCT Amendments
Economy & Trade Feb 12 -
India's Component Warehousing Safe Harbor: A Competitive Tax Proposition for Global Manufacturers
Tax & Accounting Feb 11 -
After 10 Months of Tariff Deadlock, US and India Find Common Ground on Trade
Economy & Trade Feb 12
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Economy & Trade
India Fast-Tracks New Drug & Clinical Trial Approvals with 2026 NDCT Amendments
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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After 10 Months of Tariff Deadlock, US and India Find Common Ground on Trade
Economy & Trade Feb 11The White House has revised its February 2026 factsheet on the interim India-US trade framework, softening procurement language from “committed” to “intends” regarding over US$500 billion in US goods.
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India Pitches Semiconductors, Clean Energy to Malaysian Capital During Modi Visit
Economy & Trade Feb 09Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, signals India's push to attract Malaysian capital into semiconductors, clean energy, digital payments, and advanced manufacturing.
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US to Reduce Tariffs on Indian Exports Within Days: India's Commerce Minister
Economy & Trade Feb 06The US is set to roll back tariffs on Indian exports from 50 percent to 18 percent within days, according to the commerce minister. The signing of a joint statement, expected between February 11 and 13, 2026, will activate the first phase of the India–US trade framework.
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CDSCO Introduces Online Risk Classification Portal for Medical Device Importers and Manufacturers
Economy & Trade Feb 05India's medical device regulatory authority, CDSCO, has rolled out a new online risk classification facility, allowing manufacturers and importers to confirm a medical device’s risk class before licensing—reducing uncertainty at a key stage of India’s regulatory process.
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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's Component Warehousing Safe Harbor: A Competitive Tax Proposition for Global Manufacturers
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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Budget 2026 Resets GIFT City Economics for Banks with 20-Year IBU Tax Holiday
Tax & Accounting Feb 02India’s Union Budget 2026 proposes a 20-year tax holiday during a 25-year period for International Banking Units in GIFT City, followed by a concessional 15 percent tax rate.
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What the Binny Bansal Tax Residency Ruling Means for HNIs Moving Abroad
Tax & Accounting Jan 30The ITAT’s ruling on the Binny Bansal tax residency case highlights that global mobility without meaningful economic disengagement does not eliminate tax exposure. For founders and investors, substance and timing outweigh physical location or day-count management when seeking treaty benefits.
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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
India's Antitrust Regulator CCI Fines Intel US$3.01 Million for Abuse of Dominant Position
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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India Fast-Tracks New Drug & Clinical Trial Approvals with 2026 NDCT Amendments
Legal & Regulatory 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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Uttar Pradesh Updates Shops & Establishments Law: Check Applicability, Working Hours, and Compliance
Legal & Regulatory 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
Legal & Regulatory 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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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
India Fast-Tracks New Drug & Clinical Trial Approvals with 2026 NDCT Amendments
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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India’s New Insurance FDI Framework Takes Effect from February 5, 2026
Industries Feb 05India’s liberalized insurance foreign direct investment (FDI) regime is now operational, allowing up to 100 percent foreign ownership from February 5, 2026, under the amended insurance laws.
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India’s Orange Economy: Creative Industries Outlook After Budget 2026
Industries Feb 04As 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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Budget 2026 Resets GIFT City Economics for Banks with 20-Year IBU Tax Holiday
Industries Feb 02India’s Union Budget 2026 proposes a 20-year tax holiday during a 25-year period for International Banking Units in GIFT City, followed by a concessional 15 percent tax rate.
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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
Uttar Pradesh Updates Shops & Establishments Law: Check Applicability, Working Hours, and Compliance
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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One Central Registration: India's Answer to Labor Compliance Complexity
HR & Payroll Feb 09India’s one central registration under the new labor codes streamlines employer registrations, licenses, and returns, while preserving statutory worker protections.
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Gujarat Updates Labor Rules for Shops & Commercial Establishments
HR & Payroll Jan 14Gujarat’s Shops & Establishments amendments, notified on December 16, 2025, introduce key labor compliance changes, including higher applicability thresholds, extended working and overtime limits, and regulated night-shift employment for women.
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An Introduction to Doing Business in India 2026 - New Publication Out Now
HR & Payroll Jan 07The 2026 edition of 'An Introduction to Doing Business in India' provides practical insights for foreign firms and investors navigating India’s fast-evolving market, covering key policy developments and essential legal and operational areas such as company incorporation, taxation, audit, and HR and payroll.
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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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