Other Briefings
India’s New Insurance FDI Framework Takes Effect from February 5, 2026
India’s liberalized insurance foreign direct investment (FDI) regime is now operational, allowing up to 100 percent foreign ownership from February 5, 2026, under the amended insurance laws.
CDSCO Introduces Online Risk Classification Portal for Medical Device Importers and Manufacturers
India’s medical device regulatory authority, CDSCO, has rolled out a new online risk classification facility, allowing manufacturers and importers to confirm a medical device’s risk class before licensing—reducing uncertainty at a key stage of India’s regulatory process.
India’s Orange Economy: Creative Industries Outlook After Budget 2026
As of 2026, India’s orange economy is emerging as a high-growth services opportunity, spanning media, live concerts, AVGC, and creative industries, supported by policy reform.
India-US Trade Deal Cuts Tariffs, Lifts Export and Investment Outlook
India’s new trade agreement with the US reduces tariff risk, boosts exporter confidence, and signals renewed momentum for manufacturing, agriculture, and FDI-linked sectors.
Budget 2026 Explainer: Tax Clarity and Incentives for Cloud, Data Centers & AI Players
Budget 2026–27 elevates data centers to strategic infrastructure, pairing tax exemptions and regulatory certainty with India’s fast-growing digital demand. For global cloud players, India is moving from an emerging data center market to a scale-and-stability play position.
Budget 2026 Resets GIFT City Economics for Banks with 20-Year IBU Tax Holiday
India’s Union Budget 2026 proposes a 20-year tax holiday during a 25-year period for International Banking Units in GIFT City, followed by a concessional 15 percent tax rate.
India’s Union Budget 2026-27: Industrial Growth, Infrastructure Spending, Tax Reforms, and What Global Investors Need to Know
India’s Union Budget 2026–27 outlines major manufacturing incentives, infrastructure capex, tax simplification, and investor facilitation. Key takeaways for global investors.
What the Binny Bansal Tax Residency Ruling Means for HNIs Moving Abroad
The ITAT’s ruling on the Binny Bansal tax residency case highlights that global mobility without meaningful economic disengagement does not eliminate tax exposure. For founders and investors, substance and timing outweigh physical location or day-count management when seeking treaty benefits.
