Other Briefings
CBDT Notifies Income-tax Rules 2026: What Companies & Foreign Investors Must Know
India has notified the Income-tax Rules, 2026, introducing enhanced norms, clearer capital gains provisions, etc. Businesses should review the new framework and strengthen documentation needs to ensure compliance and effectively manage tax risks.
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.
New Drug Manufacturing Rules 2026: India’s 3-Tier Change Classification & DCGI Licensing Overhaul
Navigate the 2026 drug manufacturing reforms: a guide to India’s mandatory pharma change reporting, 3-tier risk classifications, and standardized Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) licensing norms.
Understanding the Gujarat Shops and Establishments (Amendment) Act, 2026
The Gujarat Shops and Establishments (Amendment) Act, 2026, formally notified on February 27, 2026, has come into effect. The changes introduce key labor compliance updates, including higher applicability thresholds, expanded working and overtime limits, and regulated night-shift employment for women.
Maternity Benefits in India in 2026: Key Rules, Supreme Court Expansion, and Employer Compliance
India’s maternity benefit regime has expanded in 2026 following a landmark Supreme Court ruling granting adoptive mothers 12 weeks of leave regardless of the child’s age.
Virtual CFO Services in India: A Strategic Finance Solution for Foreign Investors and Growing Businesses
Discover how Virtual CFO services in India help foreign investors and growing businesses manage compliance, improve financial visibility, and scale efficiently.
India Updates AS-22 to Align with OECD Pillar Two: Key Accounting and Tax Implications for Multinationals
India’s Ministry of Corporate Affairs has introduced a key accounting exemption under AS-22 allowing companies to avoid recognizing deferred tax linked to the OECD Pillar Two Model Rules. The move simplifies financial reporting while requiring companies to disclose their potential exposure to the new global minimum tax framework.
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.
