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Quick Commerce Turns to Profit as India’s E-Retail Sector Matures
India’s quick commerce (Q-commerce) sector is shifting from rapid expansion to a focus on profitability. Backed by a booming middle class, digital access, and policy support, the sector recorded a US$7.4 billion gross order value in FY 2024–25.
India Signs Historic Trade Deal with UK: What It Means for the Two Economies
On July 24, 2025, Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Keir Starmer signed the landmark India–UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in London—India’s first major trade deal in over a decade and the UK’s fourth since Brexit.
India Manufacturing Tracker 2025
Introducing 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.
India-UK Vision 2035 Explained: US$100 Billion Trade Goals and Opportunities
India and the UK have launched the Vision 2035 roadmap, outlining a 10-year strategic partnership across trade, technology, defence, education, and climate. Building on the India-UK FTA, it sets clear goals for sustainable growth and innovation.
India’s FTA Network: Updates in 2025
Explore 2025 updates on India’s evolving Free Trade Agreement (FTA) landscape. On July 24, 2025, India and the UK formally signed an FTA, a momentous step forward in India’s trade relations with major developed economies.
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’s PLI Schemes Clears 806 Projects, Drives US$20 Billion in Investment
As of July 21, 2025, a total of 806 applications have been approved under India’s Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes. By March 2025, the schemes had attracted investments amounting to INR 1.76 trillion (US$20.3 billion) across 14 key sectors.
India-UK FTA 2025: From Finalization to Implementation
India’s Union Cabinet has approved the India–UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), paving the way for its signing during PM Modi’s London visit on July 24, 2025. The deal aims to remove tariffs on 90% of goods, enhance market access, and create jobs in both countries.
