Other Briefings
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.
Reverse Flipping in India: Why Startups Are Returning Home and What It Means for Businesses
Explore how regulatory reforms, deepening capital markets, and growing investor participation are making reverse flipping a mainstream strategy for Indian startups.
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 In addition, the US has withdrawn duty-free concessions on low-value imports, further increasing the compliance burden on exporters.
Processing Payroll for Expats and Locals in India: Key Differences
Understand how payroll processing for expatriates in India differs from that of local employees, covering aspects such as tax residency, social security, reporting, and compliance.
TDS Rules for Payments to NRIs and Foreign Companies in India: An Explainer
Explore Section 195 of India’s Income Tax Act, 1961, which requires tax deducted at source (TDS) on payments to non-residents—an essential compliance step for businesses in cross-border dealings such as royalties, interest, and technical services.
India’s Passport Rules 2025: Key Changes You Need to Know
India has started rolling out e-passports as part of its travel document modernization. These e-passports are equipped with an embedded electronic chip and compliant with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards.
India’s New Income Tax Act, 2025 Notified: Key Changes and Implementation Timeline
India has formally notified the Income Tax Act, 2025, marking a major overhaul of the country’s direct tax regime. Scheduled to take effect from April 1, 2026, the new law replaces the Income-tax Act of 1961.
Winners and Losers: India’s Online Gaming Bill Elevates E-Sports, Bans Real-Money Gaming
India is set to implement the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, creating a framework to promote e-sports while banning real-money and betting games, with strict financial restrictions and heavy penalties for violations.
