Other Briefings
GST Rate Revisions for Services: What Businesses Need to Know
India’s GST Council has introduced a new two-rate framework for services in 2025 – 5 percent without ITC or 18 percent with ITC. Cheaper insurance, wellness, and job work services bring consumer relief, while higher GST on petroleum, outsourcing, and transport will impact businesses.
India’s Passport Status in 2025: New Developments and Business Opportunities
India’s passport ranking rose to 76th in 2025, granting visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 58 destinations. We examine India’s 2025 passport status — expanded visa access and recent changes in passport categories and issuance systems.
India-China Relations Take Center Stage at SCO Summit 2025
The 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, held from August 31 to September 1, 2025, brings India-China ties into focus, with leaders signaling a cautious thaw by agreeing to resume direct flights, reopen border trade, etc.
Tapping into India’s Tier 2 and Tier 3 Cities: A Practical Playbook for Foreign Investors
The latest edition of India Briefing magazine offers a practical guide to India’s evolving Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets, highlighting key investment hubs, entry strategies, and scalable business models to help global investors expand beyond metro cities.
India’s Beauty & Personal Care Boom in 2025: Strategic Insights for Global Investors
India’s beauty and personal care market is expected to reach nearly US$48.5 billion by 2033, driven by luxury brand expansion, natural products, digital personalization, and sustainability-focused strategies.
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 In addition, the US has withdrawn duty-free concessions on low-value imports, further increasing the compliance burden on exporters.
