Other Briefings
Understanding India’s New HSN Code Guidebook 2025
India’s HSN Code Guidebook (2025) introduces a unified product classification framework under GST 2.0 and Customs, mapping approximately 12,000 HSN codes to align with internal customs standards and enhance trade compliance.
India and China Resume Direct Passenger Flights: Boost for Trade, Tourism, and Regional Connectivity
On October 26, 2025, direct flights between India and China resumed after a five-year suspension, marking a major milestone toward restoring normal bilateral exchanges.
GST Registration in 72 Hours: India’s New Auto-Approval System to Begin Nov. 1, 2025
From November 1, 2025, India will roll out a simplified GST registration system, offering automatic approval within three working days for most new applicants. The central government expects the initiative to cover around 96 percent of new registrants.
India’s Luxury Market Potential for Italian Brands
Italy’s brands will find new opportunity in India’s US$12 billion luxury market – where rising affluence, artisanship, and business reforms redefine growth.
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’s Smartphone Shipments Grow 3% in Q3 2025: Vivo Leads, Apple Hits Record High
India’s smartphone shipments increased by 3 percent year-on-year in the July-September period, with Apple recording its highest-ever quarterly shipments at 4.9 million units. We note key factors shaping sales trends in this highly competitive market.
How Amazon Inc. Built its India Fulfilment Empire
Amazon’s expanding logistics network in India, encompassing 100 fulfillment centers, 12 million MSMEs, and US$13 billion in exports, provides strategic insights for investors and enterprises exploring opportunities within the country’s evolving e-commerce sector and regulatory landscape.
Chennai Investment Brief: What Makes the City a Top FDI Hub
We discuss why the southern metropolis of Chennai and capital of Tamil Nadu is a location worth serious consideration for investors and companies seeking to tap India’s dynamic market and export-oriented manufacturing base.
