Other BriefingsIndia-France Tax Treaty Update Favors Long-Term Investors, Expands Capital Gains Rights
India and France have agreed to revise their bilateral tax treaty. The proposed changes include differentiated dividend withholding rates based on shareholding thresholds, narrowing the scope of taxation on technical service fees, etc.
Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAAs) and Your India Investment Strategy
India has double taxation avoidance agreements (DTAAs) in place with over 90 countries, with certain tax treaties offering lower withholding tax (WHT) rates on certain types of income. This article examines how DTAAs can impact foreign firms and their India investment strategy.
How French Companies Leverage India as a Global Delivery Base
French multinationals leverage India as a global delivery base for IT, engineering, and manufacturing – combining scale, innovation, and 24-hour productivity.
India’s FDI Trends in Q1 FY 2025-26
India witnessed a 15 percent rise in FDI during Q1 FY 2025-26 (April–June), with inflows reaching US$18.62 billion. The US emerged as one of the top investors, contributing US$5.61 billion, almost triple its inflows of US$1.50 billion in Q1 FY26.
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How to Navigate Cultural Differences in India to Succeed in Your Business Journey
Human Resources & Payroll Dec 16 -
India-France Tax Treaty Update Favors Long-Term Investors, Expands Capital Gains Rights
Tax & Accounting Dec 16 -
Managing AI Slop: Why Due Diligence is Essential for Businesses Using Generative AI
Industries Dec 12 -
Merchant Shipping Act, 2025: Insights for Trade & Logistics Businesses
Industries Dec 11 -
Goa: Investment Outlook amid Tourism Revival, Sector Diversification
Industries Dec 10
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Economy & Trade
India Expands Export Controls with New SCOMET Category 7 for Emerging Technologies
Nov 28India has amended its SCOMET (Special Chemicals, Organisms, Materials, Equipment, and Technologies) list with a new Category 7, introducing export controls on advanced semiconductors, quantum tech, cryogenic systems, and related software.
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India-Cyprus Relations: Strategic Partnership and Economic Roadmap 2025–2029
Economy & Trade Nov 25India and Cyprus advance their comprehensive partnership through strengthened defense ties, growing trade links, and a forward-looking Joint Action Plan for 2025–29.
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How India–US Trade Is Shifting: State-Level Export Patterns, HS Codes, and Strategic Opportunities
Economy & Trade Nov 18Explore top US states exporting to India, India’s major exports to the US, HS-code trends, and strategic sector opportunities.
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India’s Services Sector Performance and Contribution to GDP in 2025: An Overview
Economy & Trade Nov 11India’s services sector is entering a new phase of innovation-led growth, driven by rapid advances in technology, finance, and digital infrastructure. Businesses and investors should focus on high-value, export-oriented service models.
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India's Per Capita Income Growth: 2024-25 Analysis
Economy & Trade Nov 07India’s per capita income is set to double by 2030, transforming the country into an aspiration-driven consumer economy. Explore how rising incomes, rural participation, and premiumization trends are reshaping business prospects across FMCG, retail, and services.
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Regulatory Standards When Selling to the Indian Market
Published: October 2025
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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 Update Favors Long-Term Investors, Expands Capital Gains Rights
Dec 15India and France have agreed to revise their bilateral tax treaty. The proposed changes include differentiated dividend withholding rates based on shareholding thresholds, narrowing the scope of taxation on technical service fees, etc.
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Bank Account Freeze Under GST: Legal Remedies and Business Continuity Steps
Tax & Accounting Dec 03Understand when and why Goods and Services Tax (GST) authorities freeze bank accounts, the legal process under Section 83 of the CGST Act, 2017, and how companies can manage risks and respond effectively.
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Forensic Accounting in India: Fraud Prevention and Risk Management for Businesses
Tax & Accounting Nov 27Discover how forensic accounting can protect businesses from financial and cyber risks, strengthen governance, and support strategic due diligence in India.
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How Global Companies Leverage Offshore Accounting for Scale & Speed
Tax & Accounting Nov 10Discover how global companies leverage offshore accounting to reduce costs, enhance compliance, and accelerate financial transformation.
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Why India is Becoming the Offshore Accounting Hub for Global CPA Firms
Tax & Accounting Nov 03We explain why India – the world’s most established BPM/BPO market – has emerged as a preferred destination for offshore accounting.
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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
Decoding Penalties Under India's Unified Labor Framework: Wage, Safety, & Social Security Violations
Dec 09Learn how India’s four new labor codes overhaul the penalties and offense regime with fewer criminal provisions, digital enforcement, structured compounding, and clearer employer responsibilities across wages, safety, industrial relations, and social security.
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Six Registrations, One Form: India's AGILE-PRO-S Simplifies Business Registration
Legal & Regulatory Dec 08India Briefing provides a comprehensive guide to AGILE-PRO-S and its integration with SPICe+, explaining how India’s single-window incorporation system streamlines tax, labor, and establishment registrations for new companies.
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India Expands Small Company Definition, Easing Compliance for Businesses
Legal & Regulatory Dec 05India has increased the financial thresholds for classifying a small company under the Companies Act, 2013, reducing compliance burdens for expanding businesses and widening access to simplified reporting and audit exemptions for companies.
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India Overtime Regulations under OSH Code 2020: What Employers Must Know
Legal & Regulatory Dec 04Understand India’s overtime regulations under the Occupational Safety, Health, and Working Conditions (OSHWC) Code 2020, covering legal mandates for double wages, updated work hour rules, and state-specific overtime guidelines.
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Social Security Code 2020: Universal Coverage, Reporting Digitized
Legal & Regulatory Dec 03India’s Social Security Code 2020 expands EPF and ESIC coverage and extends social protection to gig & platform workers. For employers and investors, this is a major compliance reset with simplified processes, lower penalties, and a digital-first regulatory environment.
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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
Managing AI Slop: Why Due Diligence is Essential for Businesses Using Generative AI
Dec 12Generative AI can produce convincing but false outputs. We explain why due diligence, verification, and governance are critical to managing AI slop.
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Merchant Shipping Act, 2025: Insights for Trade & Logistics Businesses
Industries Dec 11In this article, India Briefing provides an overview of the Merchant Shipping Act, 2025, outlining key regulatory reforms, expanded vessel registration, strengthened safety standards, and their commercial implications for maritime and logistics operators.
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Goa: Investment Outlook amid Tourism Revival, Sector Diversification
Industries Dec 10Goa’s 2025 investment landscape reflects steady diversification beyond tourism, with new project approvals and major PPP-led infrastructure commitments. For investors, the state offers expanding opportunities across tourism-linked services and niche industrial segments.
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India Opens PLI Applications for Bulk Drug Manufacturing till December 26, 2025
Industries Dec 05India has launched a fresh round of production-linked incentive (PLI) applications for essential APIs such as meropenem and ritonavir to boost bulk drug manufacturing capacity. Eligible companies can apply from November 27 to December 26, 2025.
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India Manufacturing Tracker 2025
Industries Dec 01Introducing the India Manufacturing Tracker 2025 by India Briefing—your go-to source for real-time updates on the country's industrial production, emerging trends, and key sector insights.
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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
How to Navigate Cultural Differences in India to Succeed in Your Business Journey
Dec 16Learn how businesses can navigate cultural differences in India with practical insights on leadership, communication, hierarchy, and relationship-building. A guide for global executives entering the Indian market.
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Decoding Penalties Under India's Unified Labor Framework: Wage, Safety, & Social Security Violations
HR & Payroll Dec 09Learn how India’s four new labor codes overhaul the penalties and offense regime with fewer criminal provisions, digital enforcement, structured compounding, and clearer employer responsibilities across wages, safety, industrial relations, and social security.
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India Overtime Regulations under OSH Code 2020: What Employers Must Know
HR & Payroll Dec 04Understand India’s overtime regulations under the Occupational Safety, Health, and Working Conditions (OSHWC) Code 2020, covering legal mandates for double wages, updated work hour rules, and state-specific overtime guidelines.
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Social Security Code 2020: Universal Coverage, Reporting Digitized
HR & Payroll Dec 03India’s Social Security Code 2020 expands EPF and ESIC coverage and extends social protection to gig & platform workers. For employers and investors, this is a major compliance reset with simplified processes, lower penalties, and a digital-first regulatory environment.
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India’s Code on Wages, 2019: What Employers Need to Know
HR & Payroll Dec 02Learn how India’s Code on Wages, 2019, streamlines wage compliance through universal minimum wages, a unified “wages” definition, and stricter payment rules, delivering a more predictable labor framework for CEOs, investors, and employers.
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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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