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Understanding the Gujarat Shops and Establishments (Amendment) Act, 2026

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The Gujarat Shops and Establishments (Amendment) Act, 2026, formally notified on February 27, 2026, has come into effect. The changes introduce key labor compliance updates, including higher applicability thresholds, expanded working and overtime limits, and regulated night-shift employment for women.

Maternity Benefits in India in 2026: Key Rules, Supreme Court Expansion, and Employer Compliance

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India’s maternity benefit regime has expanded in 2026 following a landmark Supreme Court ruling granting adoptive mothers 12 weeks of leave regardless of the child’s age.

Virtual CFO Services in India: A Strategic Finance Solution for Foreign Investors and Growing Businesses

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Discover how Virtual CFO services in India help foreign investors and growing businesses manage compliance, improve financial visibility, and scale efficiently.

India Updates AS-22 to Align with OECD Pillar Two: Key Accounting and Tax Implications for Multinationals

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India’s Ministry of Corporate Affairs has introduced a key accounting exemption under AS-22 allowing companies to avoid recognizing deferred tax linked to the OECD Pillar Two Model Rules. The move simplifies financial reporting while requiring companies to disclose their potential exposure to the new global minimum tax framework.

India’s Crude Oil Tracker 2026: Supply Diversification and Energy Security Measures

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With crude prices hitting US$113.57 as of March 11, 2026, is India’s energy supply secure? Learn about the March 2026 Natural Gas Control Order, increased domestic LPG production, and India’s shift to sourcing crude oil from 40 different countries.

Op-Ed: India’s Calibrated Opening to China-Linked Capital Signals a Pragmatic Shift

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India’s recalibration of its land-border investment rules signals a pragmatic shift, loosening elements of Press Note 3 (2020) through the latest FDI revisions issued in March 2026, as New Delhi cautiously opens the door to Chinese capital while retaining strategic screening safeguards.

Protecting Your Brand in India: Trademark Registration and IP Strategy for Foreign Businesses

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Learn how foreign companies can protect their brand in India through trademark registration, IP strategy, and enforcement mechanisms in one of the world’s fastest-growing consumer markets.

Don’t Let Late Fees Drain Your Capital: Unlock Concessional Filings via the CCFS-2026

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Reduce your compliance burden with the Companies Companies Facilitation Scheme, or CCFS-2026, featuring massive fee concessions for annual returns, dormant status applications, and company closures.

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