Other Briefings
India’s Passport Status in 2025: New Developments and Business Opportunities
India’s passport ranking rose to 76th in 2025, granting visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 58 destinations. We examine India’s 2025 passport status — expanded visa access and recent changes in passport categories and issuance systems.
India-China Relations Take Center Stage at SCO Summit 2025
The 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, held from August 31 to September 1, 2025, brings India-China ties into focus, with leaders signaling a cautious thaw by agreeing to resume direct flights, reopen border trade, etc.
Tapping into India’s Tier 2 and Tier 3 Cities: A Practical Playbook for Foreign Investors
The latest edition of India Briefing magazine offers a practical guide to India’s evolving Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets, highlighting key investment hubs, entry strategies, and scalable business models to help global investors expand beyond metro cities.
India’s Foreign Direct Investment Tracker 2025
India recorded over US$50 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in FY 2024–25, signaling investor confidence amid regulatory reforms and sectoral liberalization. Explore key trends, top sectors, and routes for foreign investment.
Indian Exporters Face 50% US Tariff Rate Effective August 27, 2025
From August 27, 2025, Indian exporters will be subject to tariffs of up to 50 percent on shipments to the US. In addition, the US has withdrawn duty-free concessions on low-value imports, further increasing the compliance burden on exporters.
India’s FTA Network: Updates in 2025
Explore 2025 updates on India’s evolving Free Trade Agreement (FTA) landscape. On July 24, 2025, India and the UK formally signed an FTA, a momentous step forward in India’s trade relations with major developed economies.
India’s Emerging Enterprises: Charting the Next Decade of SME Growth
In this edition of India Briefing magazine, we explore India’s SME growth story—how enterprises are transforming through e-commerce, digital trade, innovative financing, and skill development, while embracing sustainability & global competitiveness.
Warming Ties: India-China Signal Trade and Diplomatic Reset
India-China relations show signs of thawing as both have agreed to resume direct flights, reopen border trade, and hold high-level talks. Prime Minister Modi has confirmed his visit to Tianjin on August 28, 2025 for the SCO Summit.
