Other Briefings
India–France Tax Treaty Revised: Dividend Relief, Capital Gains Changes, and Investor Impact
The revised India–France tax treaty changes dividend taxes, capital gains rights, and compliance rules. Key insights for French investors and India operations.
Leave India Notice (LIN) on Employment Visa: A Compliance Checklist for Expats
A recent judgment by the Karnataka High Court has clarified how Leave India Notices are issued to foreign workers in India, holding that immigration authorities need not separately hear the employee if compliance issues originate from the sponsoring employer.
US Tariff Twists: Where Does India Stand and How Will Exporters Get Impacted?
Following the landmark February 2026 Supreme Court strike-down of President Trump’s tariffs, New Delhi has paused trade negotiations to protect India’s GDP from the resulting policy volatility. Businesses operating in India should incorporate tariff-risk planning and closely track evolving trade negotiations.
India’s Next Growth Cycle: Sector Intelligence for Scalable Market Entry
From sector entry considerations to market localization, compliance planning, and export optimization, this magazine provides a practical roadmap for scalable, long-cycle investment in India.
IGST Applicability on Expatriate Employment in India: Karnataka High Court Provides Tax Clarity
The Karnataka High Court has clarified the GST treatment of expatriate employment in India, ruling that remuneration paid to foreign employees under a genuine employer-employee relationship is not subject to IGST under the reverse charge mechanism.
Europe’s India Pivot: Ports, Missiles, and AI
In this op-ed, we discuss how Europe appears to be deepening its engagement with India across maritime connectivity, defense co-production, and AI innovation and governance. A cluster of leadership visits and industrial agreements following the conclusion of the India–EU FTA signals a structural alignment rather than temporary diplomatic momentum.
Modi and Macron Elevate India-France Ties to ‘Special Global Strategic Partnership’
On February 17, 2026, India’s prime minister and the French president announced the Special Global Strategic Partnership, formalizing deeper defense, aerospace, and advanced technology integration. For foreign firms and investors, the framework enhances policy predictability and long-term industrial and investment alignment.
Investing in Sriperumbudur: Tamil Nadu’s High-Value Manufacturing Corridor
Sriperumbudur in Tamil Nadu is one of India’s most strategic high-value corridors, propelled by electronics production and a strong global OEM presence, including Foxconn. The region offers a scalable and de-risked platform for investment in India through 2026.
