Other Briefings
India Schedules First Digital Population Census for 2027: What You Need to Know
On June 16, 2025, the central government officially announced that India’s first digital population census will be conducted in two phases—from October 1, 2026, to March 1, 2027. This will be the first nationwide census since 2011.
Five Years of India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership: Key Milestones
India-Australia bilateral trade and investment can benefit from the interim free trade treaty—ECTA—with new opportunities identified in critical minerals, education, and technology sectors.
A Guide to India’s Special Economic Zones
Businesses can consider setting up or doing business with entities in India’s Special Economic Zones to take advantage of favorable tax incentives, simplified customs procedures, and a conducive environment for manufacturing and trade.
India-Chile Bilateral and Trade Relations in 2025
We provide an overview of India-Chile bilateral and trade ties in 2025, ahead of CEPA talks scheduled to be held in New Delhi between May 26 to 30, 2025.
World’s Largest Container Vessel MSC Irina Arrives at India’s Vizhinjam Port
Vizhinjam International Seaport, India’s first deep-water transshipment hub, aims to strengthen maritime trade with automation, strategic location, and deepwater access—targeting transshipment growth by 2028.
US Appeals Court Reinstates Trump Tariffs: Key Updates for India
On April 2, 2025, the Trump administration imposed a 26 percent reciprocal tariff on India. As of May 30, 2025, India continues to reevaluate its trade strategy with the US amid legal uncertainty and pressure in ongoing talks.
India Reinstates RoDTEP Benefits for Exporters Effective June 1, 2025
India will restore the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme for AA, EOU, and SEZ exporters effective June 1, 2025, aiming to boost trade competitiveness with a stable policy framework.
India Mulls Opening Key Government Procurement Market to Foreign Companies
As per media reports published on May 23, 2025, India is considering opening parts of its central government procurement market to foreign firms, including the US.
