Other Briefings
Company Director KYC Simplified: India Moves to Three-Year Filing from March 31, 2026
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has streamlined director KYC requirements under the Companies Act, 2013, replacing annual filings with a three-yearly KYC cycle. The latest regulatory norms will come into effect from March 31, 2026.
How India’s New Labor Codes Will Reshape M&A Transactions in 2026
India’s four new labor codes, notified on November 21, 2025, are going to influence mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activities in India in FY 2026-27 by turning workforce compliance into a core financial and deal-structuring issue.
India Releases Labor Code Draft Rules; Stakeholder Feedback Begins Dec. 31, 2025
India’s central government has issued draft rules for all four labor codes and invited public comments from December 31, 2025, to February 14, 2026. Once finalized, the rules are expected to be implemented in phases across states.
Virtual PE Risk: The OECD’s 2025 Guidance and India’s Position
The rise of remote work is challenging traditional PE rules based on physical presence. Businesses assessing potential virtual PE presence in India must consider the OECD’s 2025 guidance, India’s virtual PE debate and key judicial rulings.
Claiming DTAA Benefits in India: What Every NRI Must Know to Reduce Tax Liability
Learn how India’s Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) framework enables non-resident Indians (NRIs) to reduce tax exposure, minimize excess TDS, and avoid double taxation, along with the required documentation and compliance steps.
Inside India’s US$26 Billion Mergers & Acquisitions—and Why 2026 Could be Bigger
India’s mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market recorded approximately US$26 billion in transactions in 2025, driven by domestic consolidation, selective foreign inflows, and improving regulatory clarity. These reforms have set the foundation for stronger, more strategic M&A deals in 2026.
India’s Transfer Pricing Landscape in 2025: Key Updates and Strategic Implications for Multinationals
Explore India’s latest transfer pricing reforms, including the new multi-year arm’s length pricing (ALP) option, expanded safe harbors, advance pricing agreement (APA) developments, and what they mean for AY 2026-27 planning.
India–New Zealand FTA: Financial Services Annex Unlocks Market Access for Banks, Fintech, and Digital Payments
The Financial Services Annex in the India–New Zealand FTA covers banking, insurance, fintech, digital payments, data, and back-office services, going beyond WTO GATS commitments.
