Other Briefings
GST Compliance for SaaS and Cloud Computing in India: Rates, Registration & Cross-Border Rules
Learn how India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) applies to SaaS and cloud computing, covering tax rates, SAC codes, place of supply, compliance rules, and cross-border obligations.
India Backs 23 Chip Design Projects to Boost Semiconductor Supply Chain
India has approved 23 chip design projects under the Design Linked Incentive (DLI) scheme, part of the INR 760 billion (US$8.67 billion) Semicon India Programme, to strengthen its domestic semiconductor ecosystem.
Trump Announces 25% US Tariff on “Friend” India
On July 30, 2025, US President Donald Trump announced a 25 percent tariff on Indian exports starting in August 2025, citing stalled trade negotiations and policy concerns.
India Becomes Leading Source of Smartphone Shipments to the US in Q2 2025
India has emerged as the top smartphone exporter to the US in Q2 2025, driven by Apple’s production shift and Tamil Nadu’s rise as a key manufacturing hub amid global supply chain realignment.
Quick Commerce Turns to Profit as India’s E-Retail Sector Matures
India’s quick commerce (Q-commerce) sector is shifting from rapid expansion to a focus on profitability. Backed by a booming middle class, digital access, and policy support, the sector recorded a US$7.4 billion gross order value in FY 2024–25.
India Signs Historic Trade Deal with UK: What It Means for the Two Economies
On July 24, 2025, Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Keir Starmer signed the landmark India–UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in London—India’s first major trade deal in over a decade and the UK’s fourth since Brexit.
India-UK Vision 2035 Explained: US$100 Billion Trade Goals and Opportunities
India and the UK have launched the Vision 2035 roadmap, outlining a 10-year strategic partnership across trade, technology, defence, education, and climate. Building on the India-UK FTA, it sets clear goals for sustainable growth and innovation.
India’s Updated Income Tax Return Forms for AY 2025–26 Explained
India’s Income Tax Department released ITR Forms 1 and 4 on July 11, 2025, following the rollout of ITR Forms 2 and 3 in May. Key updates include changes to capital gains reporting, revised LTCG exemptions, and form-specific compliance rules.
