Other Briefings
India Foreign Direct Investment Tracker 2025
India recorded over US$50 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in FY 2024–25, signaling investor confidence amid regulatory reforms and sectoral liberalization. Explore key trends, top sectors, and routes for foreign investment.
Karnataka Notifies Peenya as Special Investment Region to Boost Industrial Growth
On June 11, 2025, Karnataka designated Bengaluru’s Peenya Industrial Area as its 18th Special Investment Region (SIR), authorizing KIADB to lead governance, infrastructure upgrades, and investment promotion in a major MSME hub.
India’s 2025 Maritime Push with US$20 Billion Investment and Global Ties
India has unveiled a US$20 billion maritime plan with global partners to advance green shipping, port digitization, and sectoral investments.
India-UK FTA Finalized After Three Years of Negotiations
The India–UK FTA, finalized on May 6, 2025, targets implementation in the next 15 months, aiming to enhance trade, reduce tariffs on 90 percent of goods, improve market access, and create jobs in both countries.
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 Schedules First Digital Population Census for 2027: What You Need to Know
On June 16, 2025, the central government officially announced that India’s first digital population census will be conducted in two phases—from October 1, 2026, to March 1, 2027. This will be the first nationwide census since 2011.
Five Years of India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership: Key Milestones
India-Australia bilateral trade and investment can benefit from the interim free trade treaty—ECTA—with new opportunities identified in critical minerals, education, and technology sectors.
India to Mandate Disclosure of Workplace Harassment, Maternity Compliance in Board Reports
Effective July 14, 2025, listed companies in India must report workplace harassment complaints and maternity benefit compliance in board reports, per new Ministry of Corporate Affairs amendments to the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2025.
