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We explain what expatriates and multinational employers should consider before, during, and after an India assignment, including visa, tax residency, payroll, EPF, banking, housing, schooling, foreign exchange, PE risk, and repatriation planning.
How French Companies Leverage India as a Global Delivery Base
French multinationals leverage India as a global delivery base for IT, engineering, and manufacturing – combining scale, innovation, and 24-hour productivity.
Business Opportunities for Italian SMEs in India Under the India–EU Free Trade Agreement
Explore how Italian SMEs can benefit from the India–EU Free Trade Agreement through improved market access, tariff reductions, and supply chain opportunities in India.
India-New Zealand FTA Signed (April 2026): Key Gains for Exporters & Investors
The India-New Zealand free trade agreement (FTA), signed on April 27, 2026, grants duty-free access for Indian exports, reduces tariffs on 95% of trade, and boosts opportunities across goods, services, investment, and key sectors.
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Working in India as an Expat: Visa, Tax, Payroll, and Relocation Guide for Foreign Employees
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Advance Tax under India’s Income-tax Act, 2025: Checklist for TY 2026–27
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Board Meetings Under India's Companies Act, 2013: Compliance, Procedures & Best Practices
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Business Opportunities for Italian SMEs in India Under the India–EU Free Trade Agreement
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Anchoring Europe: The €20 Billion India-Italy Strategic Roadmap for 2029
Economy & Trade May 22
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Economy & Trade
Business Opportunities for Italian SMEs in India Under the India–EU Free Trade Agreement
May 25Explore how Italian SMEs can benefit from the India–EU Free Trade Agreement through improved market access, tariff reductions, and supply chain opportunities in India.
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Anchoring Europe: The €20 Billion India-Italy Strategic Roadmap for 2029
Economy & Trade May 22India and Italy aim to expand bilateral trade to €20 billion by 2029 as the India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) opens new opportunities in manufacturing, investment, technology, supply chains, and industrial cooperation.
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India-Sweden Joint Action Plan 2026-2030: Manufacturing, Space & Trade Opportunities
Economy & Trade May 19Understand how the India-Sweden Joint Action Plan 2026-2030 is lowering policy uncertainty for foreign investors while opening new growth avenues for Nordic businesses across high-potential sectors ahead of the India-EU FTA rollout.
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The India-Netherlands Pivot: Aligning Commercial Strategy for the 2026-2030 Roadmap
Economy & Trade May 18India and the Netherlands elevate ties to a strategic partnership. Get insights into the 2026-2030 roadmap, bilateral trade data, and key market entry FAQs.
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India's Toys Story: Riding the US$186 Million Export Wave to 153 Countries
Economy & Trade May 14India’s toy exports stood at US$186.22 million in FY 2025-26, highlighting the country’s growing role in the global toy industry. We explore India’s evolving “toyconomy” in 2026 with market projections reaching US$4.74 billion by 2034.
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From Scale to Strategy: India–Singapore Pathways for Growth and Innovation
Published: May 2026
As India–Singapore ties move from strategic intent to execution, businesses need clarity on where ... -
Regulatory Standards When Selling to the Indian Market
Published: October 2025Expanding into India requires strong regulatory readiness. Understand product certification, BIS/FSS...
Tax & Accounting
Working in India as an Expat: Visa, Tax, Payroll, and Relocation Guide for Foreign Employees
May 27We explain what expatriates and multinational employers should consider before, during, and after an India assignment, including visa, tax residency, payroll, EPF, banking, housing, schooling, foreign exchange, PE risk, and repatriation planning.
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Advance Tax under India’s Income-tax Act, 2025: Checklist for TY 2026–27
Tax & Accounting May 26Advance tax filing under India’s Income-tax Act, 2025, remains largely unchanged, with the first installment for TY 2026-27 due on June 15, 2026. Learn about payment schedules, computation rules, transition provisions, and compliance requirements.
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Income Tax June 2026 Compliance Calendar: ITR Guide for Employers
Tax & Accounting May 20Stay compliant with India's June 2026 income tax deadlines under the Income-tax Act, 2025. Track critical dates for Form 130 issuance, TDS deposits, and the first installment of advance tax.
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Income Tax Paid Cannot Offset SEBI Disgorgement– What the 2026 Ruling Means for Investors
Tax & Accounting May 14The Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) ruling of May 8, 2026, suggests that India's Income-tax Act does not provide relief against SEBI disgorgement orders for fraudulent practices.
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Section 393 of the Income-tax Act, 2025: Transitioning to Unified TDS Framework in India
Tax & Accounting May 05Section 393 of the Income-tax Act, 2025, consolidates TDS provisions that were previously fragmented across multiple sections in the 1961 Act. Access updated rates, thresholds, and exemptions for the 2026 tax year.
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India’s New Income-tax Act: A Compliance Guide for Companies
Published: April 2026India’s new tax regime shifts compliance to system-driven execution, requiring integrated processe... -
The Corporate Taxation and Compliance Regime in India
Published: April 2025Discover India’s evolving corporate tax landscape in this essential guide. Covering income tax rat...
Legal & Regulatory
Board Meetings Under India's Companies Act, 2013: Compliance, Procedures & Best Practices
May 25A practical guide to board meeting compliance in India under the Companies Act, 2013, covering SS-1 requirements, quorum rules, virtual meetings, minutes, penalties, and best practices.
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Deepfake, Personality Rights and Corporate Liability in India in 2026
Legal & Regulatory May 15Deepfake liability in India has evolved into a cross-functional governance challenge, necessitating a converged response across privacy, cybercrime, consumer protection, and intellectual property frameworks.
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Income Tax Paid Cannot Offset SEBI Disgorgement– What the 2026 Ruling Means for Investors
Legal & Regulatory May 14The Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) ruling of May 8, 2026, suggests that India's Income-tax Act does not provide relief against SEBI disgorgement orders for fraudulent practices.
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Setting Up a Branch Office in India: Eligibility, Permitted Activities, and the New Regulatory Outlook
Legal & Regulatory May 13Planning an India entry strategy? Understand the 8-step process to set up a branch office in India. Compare the BO structure against subsidiaries and learn how RBI's new 2025 draft reforms may simplify your expansion.
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What is India’s New Model Standing Orders 2026? Top 10 Must-Know Compliance Updates for HR
Legal & Regulatory May 12Master the Model Standing Orders 2026 with our top 10 HR mandates—from digital recordkeeping and 48-hour wage settlements to fixed-term employment parity.
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Regulatory Standards When Selling to the Indian Market
Published: October 2025Expanding into India requires strong regulatory readiness. Understand product certification, BIS/FSS... -
The Corporate Taxation and Compliance Regime in India
Published: April 2025Discover India’s evolving corporate tax landscape in this essential guide. Covering income tax rat...
Industries
BIS Toy Certification in India: Navigating QCO and the New IS 9873 Standards
May 21India’s mandatory BIS certification regime for toys is reshaping the industry through stricter safety standards, QCO compliance requirements, and enhanced manufacturing oversight for domestic and foreign toy companies.
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India's Semiconductor Sector: Tracking Government Support and Investment Trends
Industries May 18India's Tata Electronics and Dutch firm ASML have signed an MoU on May 16, 2026, to support the development of India’s first front-end semiconductor fabrication facility in Gujarat. As of May 18, 2026, India has a total of 13 approved semiconductor projects under ISM and SPECS.
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Outside the ISM: How Rajasthan's Bhiwadi Commissioned India's 13th Semiconductor Unit
Industries May 16Sahasra Semiconductors has established India's 13th packaging node at Rajasthan's Bhiwadi semiconductor facility under the SPECS framework on May 15, 2026, integrating the state into the domestic electronic supply chain.
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Deepfake, Personality Rights and Corporate Liability in India in 2026
Industries May 15Deepfake liability in India has evolved into a cross-functional governance challenge, necessitating a converged response across privacy, cybercrime, consumer protection, and intellectual property frameworks.
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India's Toys Story: Riding the US$186 Million Export Wave to 153 Countries
Industries May 14India’s toy exports stood at US$186.22 million in FY 2025-26, highlighting the country’s growing role in the global toy industry. We explore India’s evolving “toyconomy” in 2026 with market projections reaching US$4.74 billion by 2034.
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From Scale to Strategy: India–Singapore Pathways for Growth and Innovation
Published: May 2026As India–Singapore ties move from strategic intent to execution, businesses need clarity on where ... -
Regulatory Standards When Selling to the Indian Market
Published: October 2025Expanding into India requires strong regulatory readiness. Understand product certification, BIS/FSS...
HR & Payroll
Working in India as an Expat: Visa, Tax, Payroll, and Relocation Guide for Foreign Employees
May 27We explain what expatriates and multinational employers should consider before, during, and after an India assignment, including visa, tax residency, payroll, EPF, banking, housing, schooling, foreign exchange, PE risk, and repatriation planning.
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What is India’s New Model Standing Orders 2026? Top 10 Must-Know Compliance Updates for HR
HR & Payroll May 12Master the Model Standing Orders 2026 with our top 10 HR mandates—from digital recordkeeping and 48-hour wage settlements to fixed-term employment parity.
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Labor Reform 2026: Understanding India’s New Industrial Relations (Central) Rules
HR & Payroll May 11India notifies the Industrial Relations (Central) Rules, 2026. Learn about mandatory grievance redressal committees, worker reskilling fund contributions, and the shift to digital dispute resolution for central sector businesses.
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2026 HR Guide to Salary Structuring in India: The 50% Basic Pay Rule and PF Compliance
HR & Payroll Apr 24Restructure your payroll to align with India’s four new Labor Codes. Calculate the 50 percent wage threshold, standardize employee allowances, and ensure full statutory compliance for the 2026-27 fiscal year.
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A Guide to Minimum Wage in India in 2026
HR & Payroll Apr 14We address frequently asked questions that foreign hiring managers may have about minimum wages in India. In 2026, several states and jurisdictions have revised their rates, with Uttar Pradesh among the latest to increase its minimum wage ceiling.
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India’s New Income-tax Act: A Compliance Guide for Companies
Published: April 2026India’s new tax regime shifts compliance to system-driven execution, requiring integrated processe... -
The Corporate Taxation and Compliance Regime in India
Published: April 2025Discover India’s evolving corporate tax landscape in this essential guide. Covering income tax rat...
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