Other Briefings
India’s Crude Oil Tracker 2026: Supply Diversification and Energy Security Measures
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.
India Eases E-commerce Export and Courier Trade Norms from April 1, 2026
Effective April 1, 2026, India modernizes courier trade via the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) notifications 33 & 34/2026. Key updates include removal of export value limits, 15-day re-export options, and enhanced digital monitoring for returned e-commerce shipments.
Beyond Oil: How Gulf Disruptions Are Rewiring Global Supply Chains
The 2026 West Asia conflict has triggered a systemic, multi-sector shock, with disruptions to urea and helium exports from the Gulf constraining global agriculture and semiconductor manufacturing supply chains.
How to Import Restricted Goods in India: DGFT License Process, Documents & Compliance Guide
Following the DGFT’s March 16 notification, certain key commodities have transitioned from “free” to “restricted” status till June 30, 2026. Learn the essential authorization process and documentation required to mitigate any import regulatory risk.
Op-Ed: India’s Calibrated Opening to China-Linked Capital Signals a Pragmatic Shift
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.
India Relaxes FDI Rules for Neighboring Countries, Allowing Minority Investments via Automatic Route
India has eased Press Note 3 restrictions by allowing sub-10 percent minority investments from neighboring countries through the automatic route and introducing a 60-day fast-track approval system for manufacturing sectors.
India–EU FTA: Turning Market Access into an Operating Advantage for EU Businesses
The India–EU FTA opens major opportunities for EU exporters and investors through tariff cuts, services liberalization, and integrated supply chains across India.
Understanding Rules of Origin in the India–EU FTA: What Exporters Must Know
Rules of Origin in the India–EU FTA will shape sourcing, manufacturing, and tariff eligibility for exporters. Understand compliance, cumulation rules, and supply chain implications.
