Other BriefingsKarnataka Minimum Wage Overhaul: 2026 Rates, Zones & Compliance Mandates
Karnataka state government has raised minimum wages across 81 scheduled employments, creating new payroll, compliance, and labor cost considerations for businesses operating in the state effective May 22, 2026.
A Guide to Minimum Wage in India in 2026
We address frequently asked questions that foreign hiring managers may have about minimum wages in India. In 2026, several states and jurisdictions have revised their rates, with Uttar Pradesh among the latest to increase its minimum wage ceiling.
Advance Tax under India’s Income-tax Act, 2025: Checklist for TY 2026–27
Advance tax filing under India’s Income-tax Act, 2025, remains largely unchanged, with the first installment for TY 2026-27 due on June 15, 2026. Learn about payment schedules, computation rules, transition provisions, and compliance requirements.
2026 HR Guide to Salary Structuring in India: The 50% Basic Pay Rule and PF Compliance
Restructure your payroll to align with India’s four new Labor Codes. Calculate the 50 percent wage threshold, standardize employee allowances, and ensure full statutory compliance for the 2026-27 fiscal year.
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Karnataka Minimum Wage Overhaul: 2026 Rates, Zones & Compliance Mandates
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India Targets Manufacturing Speed with Plug-and-Play Industrial Park Drive
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India-Canada Fast-Track CEPA Negotiations; Set US$50 Billion Trade Target by 2030
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FAQs on the Special Valuation Branch (SVB) in India: A Guide for Importers
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Economy & Trade
India-Canada Fast-Track CEPA Negotiations; Set US$50 Billion Trade Target by 2030
May 28Renewed India–Canada CEPA negotiations in 2026 and high-level investment engagements are expected to unlock long-term business opportunities across technology, energy transition, manufacturing, and infrastructure sectors.
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FAQs on the Special Valuation Branch (SVB) in India: A Guide for Importers
Economy & Trade May 28By understanding the role and procedures of the Special Valuation Branch in India, businesses importing goods can effectively navigate the complexities of related party transactions and ensure compliance with Indian customs regulations.
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Business Opportunities for Italian SMEs in India Under the India–EU Free Trade Agreement
Economy & Trade May 25Explore how Italian SMEs can benefit from the India–EU Free Trade Agreement through improved market access, tariff reductions, and supply chain opportunities in India.
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Anchoring Europe: The €20 Billion India-Italy Strategic Roadmap for 2029
Economy & Trade May 22India and Italy aim to expand bilateral trade to €20 billion by 2029 as the India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) opens new opportunities in manufacturing, investment, technology, supply chains, and industrial cooperation.
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India-Sweden Joint Action Plan 2026-2030: Manufacturing, Space & Trade Opportunities
Economy & Trade May 19Understand how the India-Sweden Joint Action Plan 2026-2030 is lowering policy uncertainty for foreign investors while opening new growth avenues for Nordic businesses across high-potential sectors ahead of the India-EU FTA rollout.
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From Scale to Strategy: India–Singapore Pathways for Growth and Innovation
Published: May 2026
As India–Singapore ties move from strategic intent to execution, businesses need clarity on where ... -
Regulatory Standards When Selling to the Indian Market
Published: October 2025Expanding into India requires strong regulatory readiness. Understand product certification, BIS/FSS...
Tax & Accounting
Jane Street’s India Tax Dispute Signals Rising Scrutiny of Cross-Border Investment Structures
May 28US-based trading and investment firm Jane Street may invoke the India-Singapore Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) Mutual Agreement Procedure (MAP) route to resolve its ongoing derivatives tax dispute. Learn what this means for cross-border investors.
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FAQs on the Special Valuation Branch (SVB) in India: A Guide for Importers
Tax & Accounting May 28By understanding the role and procedures of the Special Valuation Branch in India, businesses importing goods can effectively navigate the complexities of related party transactions and ensure compliance with Indian customs regulations.
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Working in India as an Expat: Visa, Tax, Payroll, and Relocation Guide for Foreign Employees
Tax & Accounting May 27We explain what expatriates and multinational employers should consider before, during, and after an India assignment, including visa, tax residency, payroll, EPF, banking, housing, schooling, foreign exchange, PE risk, and repatriation planning.
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Advance Tax under India’s Income-tax Act, 2025: Checklist for TY 2026–27
Tax & Accounting May 26Advance tax filing under India’s Income-tax Act, 2025, remains largely unchanged, with the first installment for TY 2026-27 due on June 15, 2026. Learn about payment schedules, computation rules, transition provisions, and compliance requirements.
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Income Tax June 2026 Compliance Calendar: ITR Guide for Employers
Tax & Accounting May 20Stay compliant with India's June 2026 income tax deadlines under the Income-tax Act, 2025. Track critical dates for Form 130 issuance, TDS deposits, and the first installment of advance tax.
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India’s New Income-tax Act: A Compliance Guide for Companies
Published: April 2026India’s new tax regime shifts compliance to system-driven execution, requiring integrated processe... -
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...
Legal & Regulatory
Jane Street’s India Tax Dispute Signals Rising Scrutiny of Cross-Border Investment Structures
May 28US-based trading and investment firm Jane Street may invoke the India-Singapore Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) Mutual Agreement Procedure (MAP) route to resolve its ongoing derivatives tax dispute. Learn what this means for cross-border investors.
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FAQs on the Special Valuation Branch (SVB) in India: A Guide for Importers
Legal & Regulatory May 28By understanding the role and procedures of the Special Valuation Branch in India, businesses importing goods can effectively navigate the complexities of related party transactions and ensure compliance with Indian customs regulations.
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Board Meetings Under India's Companies Act, 2013: Compliance, Procedures & Best Practices
Legal & Regulatory May 25A practical guide to board meeting compliance in India under the Companies Act, 2013, covering SS-1 requirements, quorum rules, virtual meetings, minutes, penalties, and best practices.
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Deepfake, Personality Rights and Corporate Liability in India in 2026
Legal & Regulatory May 15Deepfake liability in India has evolved into a cross-functional governance challenge, necessitating a converged response across privacy, cybercrime, consumer protection, and intellectual property frameworks.
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Income Tax Paid Cannot Offset SEBI Disgorgement– What the 2026 Ruling Means for Investors
Legal & Regulatory May 14The Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) ruling of May 8, 2026, suggests that India's Income-tax Act does not provide relief against SEBI disgorgement orders for fraudulent practices.
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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 Targets Manufacturing Speed with Plug-and-Play Industrial Park Drive
May 29Evaluate India's leading plug-and-play industrial parks across Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, and Uttar Pradesh. Compare incentives, sector strengths, and market-entry advantages.
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BIS Toy Certification in India: Navigating QCO and the New IS 9873 Standards
Industries May 21India’s mandatory BIS certification regime for toys is reshaping the industry through stricter safety standards, QCO compliance requirements, and enhanced manufacturing oversight for domestic and foreign toy companies.
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India's Semiconductor Sector: Tracking Government Support and Investment Trends
Industries May 18India's Tata Electronics and Dutch firm ASML have signed an MoU on May 16, 2026, to support the development of India’s first front-end semiconductor fabrication facility in Gujarat. As of May 18, 2026, India has a total of 13 approved semiconductor projects under ISM and SPECS.
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Outside the ISM: How Rajasthan's Bhiwadi Commissioned India's 13th Semiconductor Unit
Industries May 16Sahasra Semiconductors has established India's 13th packaging node at Rajasthan's Bhiwadi semiconductor facility under the SPECS framework on May 15, 2026, integrating the state into the domestic electronic supply chain.
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Deepfake, Personality Rights and Corporate Liability in India in 2026
Industries May 15Deepfake liability in India has evolved into a cross-functional governance challenge, necessitating a converged response across privacy, cybercrime, consumer protection, and intellectual property frameworks.
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From Scale to Strategy: India–Singapore Pathways for Growth and Innovation
Published: May 2026As India–Singapore ties move from strategic intent to execution, businesses need clarity on where ... -
Regulatory Standards When Selling to the Indian Market
Published: October 2025Expanding into India requires strong regulatory readiness. Understand product certification, BIS/FSS...
HR & Payroll
Karnataka Minimum Wage Overhaul: 2026 Rates, Zones & Compliance Mandates
May 29Karnataka state government has raised minimum wages across 81 scheduled employments, creating new payroll, compliance, and labor cost considerations for businesses operating in the state effective May 22, 2026.
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A Guide to Minimum Wage in India in 2026
HR & Payroll May 28We address frequently asked questions that foreign hiring managers may have about minimum wages in India. In 2026, several states and jurisdictions have revised their rates, with Uttar Pradesh among the latest to increase its minimum wage ceiling.
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Working in India as an Expat: Visa, Tax, Payroll, and Relocation Guide for Foreign Employees
HR & Payroll May 27We explain what expatriates and multinational employers should consider before, during, and after an India assignment, including visa, tax residency, payroll, EPF, banking, housing, schooling, foreign exchange, PE risk, and repatriation planning.
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What is India’s New Model Standing Orders 2026? Top 10 Must-Know Compliance Updates for HR
HR & Payroll May 12Master the Model Standing Orders 2026 with our top 10 HR mandates—from digital recordkeeping and 48-hour wage settlements to fixed-term employment parity.
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Labor Reform 2026: Understanding India’s New Industrial Relations (Central) Rules
HR & Payroll May 11India notifies the Industrial Relations (Central) Rules, 2026. Learn about mandatory grievance redressal committees, worker reskilling fund contributions, and the shift to digital dispute resolution for central sector businesses.
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India’s New Income-tax Act: A Compliance Guide for Companies
Published: April 2026India’s new tax regime shifts compliance to system-driven execution, requiring integrated processe... -
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...
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