The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has amended forex regulations, allowing exporters to hold their foreign currency earnings in International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) accounts for up to three months.
The India-UK social security agreement, called the Double Contribution Convention under the India-UK Comprehensive and Economic Trade Agreement (CETA), benefits employers and cross-border talents alike through payroll efficiencies and eliminating dual social security payments.
India’s GST 2.0 ushers in a major tax overhaul, revising Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) and Service Accounting Codes (SAC) codes to simplify compliance. Businesses must realign systems, classifications, and input tax credit (ITC) claims for efficiency.
From October 1, 2025, China enforces STA Announcement 17, banning third-party export documents. Indian importers must adapt sourcing strategies, verify suppliers, and ensure full compliance.
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Sign Up NowIndia's Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has introduced an automated IFSC registration system. The upgrade aims to simplify customs procedures, speed up incentive disbursals, & enhance export efficiency.
India is cracking down on transshipment misuse and origin fraud. Learn key compliance changes, CAROTAR updates, and court rulings shaping due diligence.
India’s long-awaited trade pact with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) came into force on October 1, 2025, unlocking new opportunities in investment, services, and trade. The agreement is expected to create one million jobs in India over the next 15 years.
Apple’s integration of 45 Indian suppliers, including major firms and MSMEs, signals a decisive shift in global supply chains. For investors, this highlights India’s rising competitiveness as a production hub and a leading smartphone exporter.
A step-by-step guide for Indian businesses on setting up in Vietnam: investment approvals, tax incentives, key sectors, and market insights.
Understand how India's goods and services tax (GST) is applicable to contract employees. Learn the difference between salaries, contract staffing, and manpower supply services, applicable tax rates, ITC eligibility, and key compliance considerations for businesses and investors.
India’s GST 2.0 ushers in a major tax overhaul, revising Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) and Service Accounting Codes (SAC) codes to simplify compliance. Businesses must realign systems, classifications, and input tax credit (ITC) claims for efficiency.
GST 2.0 marks a major upgrade in India’s indirect tax system, simplifying registration, invoicing, and ITC reconciliation through digital integration. Foreign businesses and multi-state operators should migrate promptly to ensure compliance and safeguard credits.
Car prices in India are dropping across the board—from budget hatchbacks to high-end SUVs—owing to the GST 2.0 overhaul. With the compensation cess scrapped and tax slabs streamlined, automakers are passing on the benefits to consumers, triggering fresh demand.
The 2025 GST rationalization positions Tamil Nadu at a competitive advantage across textiles, food processing, automobiles, and renewable energy. By lowering consumer prices and improving MSME profitability, the latest tax reform enhances the state’s appeal as a leading investment hub.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has amended forex regulations, allowing exporters to hold their foreign currency earnings in International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) accounts for up to three months.
India's Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has introduced an automated IFSC registration system. The upgrade aims to simplify customs procedures, speed up incentive disbursals, & enhance export efficiency.
India is cracking down on transshipment misuse and origin fraud. Learn key compliance changes, CAROTAR updates, and court rulings shaping due diligence.
India’s GST 2.0 ushers in a major tax overhaul, revising Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) and Service Accounting Codes (SAC) codes to simplify compliance. Businesses must realign systems, classifications, and input tax credit (ITC) claims for efficiency.
Flipkart’s dark patterns self-audit shows how India’s new CCPA guidelines are reshaping e-commerce. Learn the compliance lessons for your business.
India has extended the application window for the Textile PLI Scheme to December 31, 2025. Businesses in the textile sector should act quickly to secure incentives for scaling production and strengthening export competitiveness.
Flipkart’s dark patterns self-audit shows how India’s new CCPA guidelines are reshaping e-commerce. Learn the compliance lessons for your business.
Foreign firms investing in solar manufacturing in India gain from PLI incentives, customs duties, and rising export demand as the country advances toward 500 GW renewable energy capacity by 2030.
Foreign companies often fail in India due to five recurring mistakes: choosing the wrong entry structure, misjudging regulatory complexity, misreading consumer behavior, adopting poor market models, and weak talent management.
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.
Understand how India's goods and services tax (GST) is applicable to contract employees. Learn the difference between salaries, contract staffing, and manpower supply services, applicable tax rates, ITC eligibility, and key compliance considerations for businesses and investors.
The India-UK social security agreement, called the Double Contribution Convention under the India-UK Comprehensive and Economic Trade Agreement (CETA), benefits employers and cross-border talents alike through payroll efficiencies and eliminating dual social security payments.
Foreign companies often fail in India due to cultural missteps. Discover key factors and strategies to align leadership, talent, and products with local realities.
Hiring trends in 2025 reflect strong employer confidence as India ranked second out of 42 countries in Q3 FY26 hiring intent, led by business expansion and tech adoption, per a recent ManpowerGroup survey.
The latest edition of India Briefing magazine offers a practical guide to India’s evolving Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets, highlighting key investment hubs, entry strategies, and scalable business models to help global investors expand beyond metro cities.
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