Other Briefings
Investing in the AI Supercycle: Why Data Center Cooling is India’s Next Growth Frontier
India’s data center installed capacity is projected to reach 4.5-6.5 GW by 2030. Explore how rising AI workloads are driving a shift toward energy-efficient, sustainable data center cooling solutions to manage power costs and environmental risks.
India-Oman CEPA Goes Live– Key Tariff Concessions, CAROTAR Rules, and Market Opportunities
Effective June 1, 2026, the India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) entered into force. The pact delivers immediate commercial benefits, including duty-free access for Indian exports to Oman covering over 99% of export value.
Karnataka Minimum Wage Overhaul: 2026 Rates, Zones & Compliance Mandates
Karnataka state government has raised minimum wages across 81 scheduled employments, creating new payroll, compliance, and labor cost considerations for businesses operating in the state effective May 22, 2026.
India Targets Manufacturing Speed with Plug-and-Play Industrial Park Drive
Evaluate India’s leading plug-and-play industrial parks across Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, and Uttar Pradesh. Compare incentives, sector strengths, and market-entry advantages.
Jane Street’s India Tax Dispute Signals Rising Scrutiny of Cross-Border Investment Structures
US-based trading and investment firm Jane Street may invoke the India-Singapore Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) Mutual Agreement Procedure (MAP) route to resolve its ongoing derivatives tax dispute. Learn what this means for cross-border investors.
India-Canada Fast-Track CEPA Negotiations; Set US$50 Billion Trade Target by 2030
Renewed India–Canada CEPA negotiations in 2026 and high-level investment engagements are expected to unlock long-term business opportunities across technology, energy transition, manufacturing, and infrastructure sectors.
FAQs on the Special Valuation Branch (SVB) in India: A Guide for Importers
By understanding the role and procedures of the Special Valuation Branch in India, businesses importing goods can effectively navigate the complexities of related party transactions and ensure compliance with Indian customs regulations.
Working in India as an Expat: Visa, Tax, Payroll, and Relocation Guide for Foreign Employees
We explain what expatriates and multinational employers should consider before, during, and after an India assignment, including visa, tax residency, payroll, EPF, banking, housing, schooling, foreign exchange, PE risk, and repatriation planning.
