Other Briefings
US Tariffs Set to Resume August 1; India Pushes for Balanced Trade Pact
Trump has extended the pause on US tariffs until August 1, 2025, for India trade talks. We share the latest updates on the ongoing trade negotiations, BRICS tensions, and the India-US genetically modified (GM) animal feed imports debate.
India’s Employment Linked Incentive Scheme Targets 35 Million Jobs Over Two Years
India’s Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme, launched on July 1, 2025, offers incentives to first-time employees and employers. The scheme benefits shall apply to positions created between August 1, 2025, and July 31, 2027.
Understanding India’s DPDP Consent Management Rules for Businesses
India released its Consent Management System (CMS) guidelines on June 6, 2025 via the Business Requirements Document (BRD), offering technical direction under the upcoming Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023.
India’s Project Visa: A Specialized Gateway for Foreign Skilled Professionals
India’s Project Visa offers a streamlined legal route for bringing in skilled foreign professionals for project-based work. Discover how it works, who qualifies, and what businesses need to know to remain compliant.
CBIC Issues Procedural Guidelines for Review and Appeals in Multi-State GST Cases
CBIC’s new circular clarifies who will handle reviews, revisions, and appeals for GST orders issued by Common Adjudicating Authorities, bringing much-needed procedural certainty to multi-jurisdictional tax cases.
Uttar Pradesh’s Bid to Become India’s Next GCC Hub
India’s northern state of Uttar Pradesh has launched GCC Policy 2024 to attract global firms with incentives, promoting investment in emerging cities beyond traditional tech hubs.
India-UK FTA 2025: Strategic Insights for Textile Exporters and Importers
Learn how the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is reshaping textile trade. Explore tariff-free access, export data, compliance requirements, and strategic insights for Indian manufacturers and UK importers.
New EV Scheme Paves Way for Global Auto Majors to Invest in India
India has launched the official application portal for its new electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing scheme—SPMEPCI. Eligible automakers can submit applications between June 24 and October 21, 2025.
