Other Briefings
Guide to Mandatory SHe-Box Registration for Employers in India
India’s national capital now mandates SHe-Box registration for organizations, public and private, under the PoSH Act. Learn key compliance steps, state-level actions, and how private firms must register.
Karnataka Notifies Peenya as Special Investment Region to Boost Industrial Growth
On June 11, 2025, Karnataka designated Bengaluru’s Peenya Industrial Area as its 18th Special Investment Region (SIR), authorizing KIADB to lead governance, infrastructure upgrades, and investment promotion in a major MSME hub.
India’s 2025 Maritime Push with US$20 Billion Investment and Global Ties
India has unveiled a US$20 billion maritime plan with global partners to advance green shipping, port digitization, and sectoral investments.
India’s FTA Network: Updates in 2025
Explore 2025 insights into India’s evolving FTA landscape, as Indian authorities issued 720,996 preferential certificates in FY 2024–25, highlighting increased exporter participation and stronger global trade engagement.
India Schedules First Digital Population Census for 2027: What You Need to Know
On June 16, 2025, the central government officially announced that India’s first digital population census will be conducted in two phases—from October 1, 2026, to March 1, 2027. This will be the first nationwide census since 2011.
Five Years of India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership: Key Milestones
India-Australia bilateral trade and investment can benefit from the interim free trade treaty—ECTA—with new opportunities identified in critical minerals, education, and technology sectors.
India to Mandate Disclosure of Workplace Harassment, Maternity Compliance in Board Reports
Effective July 14, 2025, listed companies in India must report workplace harassment complaints and maternity benefit compliance in board reports, per new Ministry of Corporate Affairs amendments to the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2025.
A Guide to India’s Special Economic Zones
Businesses can consider setting up or doing business with entities in India’s Special Economic Zones to take advantage of favorable tax incentives, simplified customs procedures, and a conducive environment for manufacturing and trade.
