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India’s Semiconductor Sector Outlook 2025: Growth, Investments, and Policy Incentives
India’s semiconductor sector is experiencing rapid expansion, driven by landmark policies, multibillion-dollar investments, and cross-border collaborations. This article outlines India’s journey from chip consumer to a critical player in global semiconductor production.
India’s Textile Exporters See Opportunity Amid US Tariff Challenges
India’s textile exporters regard the US tariff as a catalyst to diversify export markets. With strategic policy support, domestic traders seek to mitigate US market exposure by leveraging emerging economies and new trade agreements.
What Foreign Investors Must Know About India’s FEMA Regulations
Navigating foreign investment in India demands strict compliance with the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), which governs FDI, external commercial borrowings, overseas direct investments, and cross-border transactions.
GST Compliance for SaaS and Cloud Computing in India: Rates, Registration & Cross-Border Rules
Learn how India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) applies to SaaS and cloud computing, covering tax rates, SAC codes, place of supply, compliance rules, and cross-border obligations.
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 Backs 23 Chip Design Projects to Boost Semiconductor Supply Chain
India has approved 23 chip design projects under the Design Linked Incentive (DLI) scheme, part of the INR 760 billion (US$8.67 billion) Semicon India Programme, to strengthen its domestic semiconductor ecosystem.
Trump Announces 25% US Tariff on “Friend” India
On July 30, 2025, US President Donald Trump announced a 25 percent tariff on Indian exports starting in August 2025, citing stalled trade negotiations and policy concerns.
India Becomes Leading Source of Smartphone Shipments to the US in Q2 2025
India has emerged as the top smartphone exporter to the US in Q2 2025, driven by Apple’s production shift and Tamil Nadu’s rise as a key manufacturing hub amid global supply chain realignment.
