This timeline was created on January 21, 2025, and was last updated on July 30, 2025. Most recently, the US-China tariff truce got extended for another 90 days until November 10, 2025.
Indian companies and investors prefer GCC countries – especially the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, and Bahrain – because these markets blend proximity and diaspora ties with fast-tracked reforms.
This guide covers matters related to incorporation, regulatory bodies and government approvals, documentation, and renewals—offering investors in the pharmaceuticals industry a clear roadmap to enter the Indian market.
India’s GST Council has overhauled the indirect tax system, cutting rates on essentials, healthcare, agriculture, and consumer goods while simplifying slabs into 5%, 18%, and a new 40% de-merit rate. We explore how the new GST structure impacts consumers and businesses.
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