Other Briefings
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.
New Financial Rules in India Effective July 1, 2025: What Businesses Need to Know
India is introducing key financial rules from July 1, 2025, including mandatory Aadhaar for new PAN cards, stricter GST return rules, and an extended ITR filing deadline. Learn how these updates can affect businesses and taxpayers.
India’s Emerging Enterprises: Charting the Next Decade of SME Growth
In this edition of India Briefing magazine, we explore India’s SME growth story—how enterprises are transforming through e-commerce, digital trade, innovative financing, and skill development, while embracing sustainability & global competitiveness.
Warming Ties: India-China Signal Trade and Diplomatic Reset
India-China relations show signs of thawing as both have agreed to resume direct flights, reopen border trade, and hold high-level talks. Prime Minister Modi has confirmed his visit to Tianjin on August 28, 2025 for the SCO Summit.
US Tariff Tracker: Strategic Implications for India’s US$48.2 Billion Exports
The US has enforced a 25% reciprocal tariff on Indian goods from August 7, 2025, with an additional 25% scheduled for August 27. As per central government estimates, this could affect nearly US$48.2 billion worth of India’s merchandise exports to the US.
Series A Funding Guide: Compliance & Audit Requirements for Indian Startups
Series A funding in India requires companies to be audit-ready and compliant with accounting standards, government regulations, FEMA filings, and tax norms. Such compliance boosts investor confidence and streamlines due diligence.
India’s GAAR: Are You at Risk from Anti-Tax Avoidance Rules
Understand India’s GAAR framework to safeguard your transactions—identify risks, leverage exemptions, and align structures with genuine business goals.
