Other Briefings
India-Oman CEPA Goes Live– Key Tariff Concessions, CAROTAR Rules, and Market Opportunities
Effective June 1, 2026, the India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) entered into force. The pact delivers immediate commercial benefits, including duty-free access for Indian exports to Oman covering over 99% of export value.
India Manufacturing Tracker 2026
India Manufacturing Tracker 2026 brings you real-time updates on industry performance, manufacturing activity, PMI data, CAPEX spending, and policy support.
Karnataka Minimum Wage Overhaul: 2026 Rates, Zones & Compliance Mandates
Karnataka state government has raised minimum wages across 81 scheduled employments, creating new payroll, compliance, and labor cost considerations for businesses operating in the state effective May 22, 2026.
India Targets Manufacturing Speed with Plug-and-Play Industrial Park Drive
Evaluate India’s leading plug-and-play industrial parks across Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, and Uttar Pradesh. Compare incentives, sector strengths, and market-entry advantages.
Jane Street’s India Tax Dispute Signals Rising Scrutiny of Cross-Border Investment Structures
US-based trading and investment firm Jane Street may invoke the India-Singapore Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) Mutual Agreement Procedure (MAP) route to resolve its ongoing derivatives tax dispute. Learn what this means for cross-border investors.
India-Canada Fast-Track CEPA Negotiations; Set US$50 Billion Trade Target by 2030
Renewed India–Canada CEPA negotiations in 2026 and high-level investment engagements are expected to unlock long-term business opportunities across technology, energy transition, manufacturing, and infrastructure sectors.
FAQs on the Special Valuation Branch (SVB) in India: A Guide for Importers
By understanding the role and procedures of the Special Valuation Branch in India, businesses importing goods can effectively navigate the complexities of related party transactions and ensure compliance with Indian customs regulations.
A Guide to Minimum Wage in India in 2026
We address frequently asked questions that foreign hiring managers may have about minimum wages in India. In 2026, several states and jurisdictions have revised their rates, with Uttar Pradesh among the latest to increase its minimum wage ceiling.
