Other Briefings
Form CRL-1 Compliance Guide 2025: Navigate India’s New Subsidiary Layering Rules
Effective July 14, 2025, Indian firms must file revised Form CRL-1 disclosing subsidiary layers, aligning with the latest amendment to the Companies (Restriction on Number of Layers) Rules, 2017.
Tamil Nadu Permits 24×7 Business Operations: What Employers Must Know
Under the latest directives, India’s southern state of Tamil Nadu now allows business operations with 10 or more employees to operate 24×7, effective June 5, 2025. We guide you on the labor rules, safety norms, and compliance requirements.
Countdown to the End of Trump’s Tariff Pause: Where Does India Stand Now?
India navigates high-stakes trade talks as the US imposes a 50% tariff on copper and considers 200% duties on pharmaceuticals. In the ongoing negotiations between the two countries, India aims to protect its key sectors.
India’s ECMS 2025: Application Window Opens May 1 – Incentives and Eligibility for Manufacturers
Learn about India’s Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) with detailed guidelines, incentives, and eligibility to advance domestic electronics manufacturing and reduce imports.
Hiring Employees in India: A 2025 Guide for Global Businesses
We explore key regulations, contract types, and compliance requirements for hiring employees in India in 2025—essential guidance for global businesses entering or expanding their presence in the country.
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.
