India Signs Historic Trade Deal with UK: What It Means for the Two Economies

Economy & Trade

On July 24, 2025, Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Keir Starmer signed the landmark India–UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in London—India’s first major trade deal in over a decade and the UK’s fourth since Brexit.

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Key Considerations for Expatriates in India: Jobs, Location Costs, and Tax

We discuss some of the tax, HR, and payroll considerations for expatriates when choosing to relocate to India for work or other purposes.

Economy & Trade

India Mulls Opening Key Government Procurement Market to Foreign Companies

As per media reports published on May 23, 2025, India is considering opening parts of its central government procurement market to foreign firms, including the US.

Economy & Trade

Import and Export Procedures in India

Businesses planning to import or export from India must understand the stages involved in the process, the regulatory framework, and documentation required.

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India-UK Vision 2035 Explained: US$100 Billion Trade Goals and Opportunities

Jul 25

India and the UK have launched the Vision 2035 roadmap, outlining a 10-year strategic partnership across trade, technology, defence, education, and climate. Building on the India-UK FTA, it sets clear goals for sustainable growth and innovation.

  • India Signs Historic Trade Deal with UK: What It Means for the Two Economies

    Economy & Trade Jul 24

    On July 24, 2025, Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Keir Starmer signed the landmark India–UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in London—India’s first major trade deal in over a decade and the UK’s fourth since Brexit.

  • India's FTA Network: Updates in 2025

    Economy & Trade Jul 24

    Explore 2025 updates on India’s evolving Free Trade Agreement (FTA) landscape. On July 24, 2025, India and the UK formally signed an FTA, a momentous step forward in India’s trade relations with major developed economies.

  • India-UK FTA 2025: From Finalization to Implementation

    Economy & Trade Jul 22

    India’s Union Cabinet has approved the India–UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), paving the way for its signing during PM Modi’s London visit on July 24, 2025. The deal aims to remove tariffs on 90% of goods, enhance market access, and create jobs in both countries.

  • Trade War Economics: India's Moment in the US's Tariff Strategy

    Economy & Trade Jul 15

    NITI Aayog's July 14, 2025, quarterly study shows India has gained advantages in 22 major export sectors through the US tariff changes that favor domestic producers over countries like China, Canada, and Mexico.

Tax & Accounting

Tax & Accounting

India’s Updated Income Tax Return Forms for AY 2025–26 Explained

Jul 24

India’s Income Tax Department released ITR Forms 1 and 4 on July 11, 2025, following the rollout of ITR Forms 2 and 3 in May. Key updates include changes to capital gains reporting, revised LTCG exemptions, and form-specific compliance rules.

Legal & Regulatory

Legal & Regulatory

Choosing a Company Name in India: Legal and Strategic Insight

Jul 18

Learn how to reserve and register a company name in India through RUN and SPICe+ services. Understand naming rules, approval criteria, and step-by-step guidance under MCA regulations.

Industries

Industries

India Manufacturing Tracker 2025

Jul 24

Introducing the India Manufacturing Tracker 2025 by India Briefing—your go-to source for real-time updates on the country's industrial production, emerging trends, and key sector insights.

HR & Payroll

HR & Payroll

India-UK FTA 2025: From Finalization to Implementation

Jul 22

India’s Union Cabinet has approved the India–UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), paving the way for its signing during PM Modi’s London visit on July 24, 2025. The deal aims to remove tariffs on 90% of goods, enhance market access, and create jobs in both countries.

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