Other Briefings
Apple’s Contract Manufacturers and Component Suppliers in India
Apple is reportedly planning to expand its partnership with Tata Group to manage iPhone and MacBook repairs in India. We note major contract manufacturers of Apple products in India and list their locations and investment scope.
India’s FTA Network: Updates in 2025
Explore 2025 insights into India’s evolving FTA landscape, as Indian authorities issued 720,996 preferential certificates in FY 2024–25, highlighting increased exporter participation and stronger global trade engagement.
India’s Updated Income Tax Return Forms for AY 2025–26 Explained
India’s Income Tax Department released ITR Forms 1 and 4 on July 11, 2025, following the rollout of ITR Forms 2 and 3 in May. Key updates include changes to capital gains reporting, revised LTCG exemptions, and form-specific compliance rules.
India Pursues Strategic BRICS Partnerships as US Tariff Tensions Rise
As US tariff threats resurface under Trump, Indian exporters face growing trade risks—particularly due to BRICS ties. India Briefing analyzes sector-wise impacts and how India is navigating between global alliances and evolving US trade policies.
Form CRL-1 Compliance Guide 2025: Navigate India’s New Subsidiary Layering Rules
Effective July 14, 2025, Indian firms must file revised Form CRL-1 disclosing subsidiary layers, aligning with the latest amendment to the Companies (Restriction on Number of Layers) Rules, 2017.
Tamil Nadu Permits 24×7 Business Operations: What Employers Must Know
Under the latest directives, India’s southern state of Tamil Nadu now allows business operations with 10 or more employees to operate 24×7, effective June 5, 2025. We guide you on the labor rules, safety norms, and compliance requirements.
Countdown to the End of Trump’s Tariff Pause: Where Does India Stand Now?
India navigates high-stakes trade talks as the US imposes a 50% tariff on copper and considers 200% duties on pharmaceuticals. In the ongoing negotiations between the two countries, India aims to protect its key sectors.
India’s ECMS 2025: Application Window Opens May 1 – Incentives and Eligibility for Manufacturers
Learn about India’s Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) with detailed guidelines, incentives, and eligibility to advance domestic electronics manufacturing and reduce imports.
