Other Briefings
New Compliance Rules for Exporters: DGFT Mandates Digital Certificate of Origin
India’s export compliance framework is undergoing a significant shift as the DGFT mandates fully digital issuance and stricter oversight of the Certificate of Origin (CoO). The amendments to FTP and HBP 2023 streamline verification and reinforce regulatory oversight.
India’s EMI Scheme 2026-2028: New Deferred Customs Duty Facility for Eligible Manufacturer Importers
The Eligible Manufacturer Importers, or EMI scheme, effective from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2028, allows compliant Indian manufacturers to move from transaction-based payments to a monthly consolidated duty cycle.
Guide to Opening a Demat Account for Foreign Companies in India
A practical business advisory for foreign companies on Demat account requirements in India, covering MCA’s dematerialization mandate, ISIN process, compliance steps, and implications for subsidiaries and joint ventures.
New Drug Manufacturing Rules 2026: India’s 3-Tier Change Classification & DCGI Licensing Overhaul
Navigate the 2026 drug manufacturing reforms: a guide to India’s mandatory pharma change reporting, 3-tier risk classifications, and standardized Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) licensing norms.
Virtual CFO Services in India: A Strategic Finance Solution for Foreign Investors and Growing Businesses
Discover how Virtual CFO services in India help foreign investors and growing businesses manage compliance, improve financial visibility, and scale efficiently.
India Eases Port Procedures as Strait of Hormuz Disruptions Force Cargo to Turn Back
India has waived certain port procedures for returned export cargo amid shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, while DP World offers alternative routing through UAE ports to maintain Gulf trade flows.
India’s New GDP Series (Base Year 2022-23): Structural Recalibration for Businesses & Investors
India’s new GDP series (base year 2022-23) modernizes economic measurement. This structural recalibration offers investors and businesses deeper sectoral insights and a more accurate reflection of India’s growth trajectory.
Leave India Notice (LIN) on Employment Visa: A Compliance Checklist for Expats
A recent judgment by the Karnataka High Court has clarified how Leave India Notices are issued to foreign workers in India, holding that immigration authorities need not separately hear the employee if compliance issues originate from the sponsoring employer.
