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Employment Visa Extension in India: What Expats and Employers Should Know
India's employment visa extension process allows eligible foreign nationals to extend their stay while continuing to work in the country. It covers e-FRRO applications, required employment and tax documents, travel restrictions, and visa expiry norms.
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India-Mauritius Tax Treaty Amendment Introduces New Anti-Abuse Test
The 2026 India-Mauritius tax treaty amendment introduces a new anti-abuse rule and Principal Purpose Test (PPT) to address treaty shopping and tax avoidance. Know how the changes affect treaty benefits for businesses and investors.
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India’s New E-Commerce Rules Raise Compliance Requirements for Online Platforms
India’s new Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) (Amendment) Rules 2026 take effect on 1 January 2027, requiring e-commerce operators to review pricing practices, platform design, seller disclosures, consumer data use, and fee structures.
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India-New Zealand FTA Rules Clarify Origin Status for Third-Country Shipments
Understand how rules of origin under the India-New Zealand FTA determine product eligibility for preferential tariffs, including product-specific criteria, qualifying value content (QVC), proof of origin, and customs compliance.
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Tamil Nadu’s Automobile Industry: Investment Opportunities, Exports, and Manufacturing
Tamil Nadu is a major automotive manufacturing hub in India, with established vehicle and component suppliers, export infrastructure and EV production. Learn about its manufacturing clusters, investment incentives and key considerations for businesses.
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What Is Form 161 Under the Income Tax Rules 2026? CBDT Revises Penalty Waiver Application
India’s Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has revised Form 161 under the Income Tax Rules 2026 for applicants seeking a tax penalty waiver under Section 440(2) of the Income Tax Act 2025. The revised form specifies the assessment, under-reported income, tax liability and payment details.
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57th GST Council Meeting 2026 Recommends Changes to ITC, Refunds and GST Penalties
India’s 57th Goods and Services (GST) Council meeting on 8 October has recommended several major GST reforms in 2026 to simplify registration, improve return filing and input tax credit (ITC) reconciliation, and revise penalty and enforcement provisions.
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MSME Tax Audit in India: Final Form 3CD Season and What to Get Right Before Form 26 Arrives
MSMEs in India, subject to tax audit, must meet enhanced Form 3CD reporting requirements for FY 2025-26, including disclosures under Clauses 22 and 26 for MSME payments and Section 43B. From FY 2026-27, tax audits transition to Form 26 under the Income Tax Act 2025.