Other Briefings
Claiming DTAA Benefits in India: What Every NRI Must Know to Reduce Tax Liability
Learn how India’s Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) framework enables non-resident Indians (NRIs) to reduce tax exposure, minimize excess TDS, and avoid double taxation, along with the required documentation and compliance steps.
Inside India’s US$26 Billion Mergers & Acquisitions—and Why 2026 Could Be Bigger
India’s mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market recorded approximately US$26 billion in transactions in 2025, driven by domestic consolidation, selective foreign inflows, and improving regulatory clarity. These reforms have set the foundation for stronger, more strategic M&A deals in 2026.
India’s Transfer Pricing Landscape in 2025: Key Updates and Strategic Implications for Multinationals
Explore India’s latest transfer pricing reforms, including the new multi-year arm’s length pricing (ALP) option, expanded safe harbors, advance pricing agreement (APA) developments, and what they mean for AY 2026-27 planning.
India–New Zealand FTA: Financial Services Annex Unlocks Market Access for Banks, Fintech, and Digital Payments
The Financial Services Annex in the India–New Zealand FTA covers banking, insurance, fintech, digital payments, data, and back-office services, going beyond WTO GATS commitments.
India–New Zealand FTA: Business, Trade & Market Access FAQs for Exporters and Investors
This article explains how the India–New Zealand FTA affects tariffs, sector-wise exports, services trade, investment flows, visas, and regulatory compliance for businesses operating between India and New Zealand.
India’s FTA Network: Updates in 2025
India’s 2025 foreign agenda has been defined by accelerated negotiations and targeted updates to its free trade framework. India has concluded major trade agreements with the UK, Oman, and New Zealand, while expanding exploratory talks across Latin America, making 2025 a pivotal year for the country’s economic diplomacy.
India–UAE CEPA: Recent Updates Put “Utilization” and Compliance Back in Focus
The India–UAE CEPA enters its implementation phase as the Joint Committee addresses market access frictions, regulatory coordination, and gold TRQ reforms, with bilateral trade between the two countries crossing US$100 billion in FY 2024-25.
India and New Zealand Conclude Landmark FTA: What’s in it for Businesses
India and New Zealand have concluded a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in just nine months, reducing tariffs on 95 percent of New Zealand exports and setting ambitious trade and investment targets.
