Other BriefingsCBDT Exempts TDS on Interest, Dividend, and Commission Payments to Eligible IFSC Units in India
India's direct tax authority has exempted specified payments to eligible IFSC units from TDS, reducing withholding tax and supporting cross-border financial services.
Onshoring Indian Family Offices: Why GIFT City’s 20-Year Tax Holiday Beats Singapore
Indian family offices are increasingly onshoring to GIFT City to capitalize on the new 20-year tax holiday announced in 2026. Analyze the evolving regulatory framework driving this shift from established international destinations such as Singapore.
Section 393 of the Income-tax Act, 2025: Transitioning to Unified TDS Framework in India
Section 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.
Budget 2026 Resets GIFT City Economics for Banks with 20-Year IBU Tax Holiday
India’s Union Budget 2026 proposes a 20-year tax holiday during a 25-year period for International Banking Units in GIFT City, followed by a concessional 15 percent tax rate.
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CBDT Exempts TDS on Interest, Dividend, and Commission Payments to Eligible IFSC Units in India
Tax & Accounting Jul 13 -
India–Australia Trade Relations 2026: ECTA, CECA Talks, and Key Sectors for Business
Economy & Trade Jul 10 -
India Extends Customs Duty Relief for Electronics and Battery Manufacturing Until March 2029
Industries Jul 10 -
Setting Up a Representative Office in India: RBI Approval, Eligibility & Compliance
Legal & Regulatory Jul 08 -
Minimizing Contractual Risk in India: Essential Safeguards for Commercial Agreements
Legal & Regulatory Jul 07
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Economy & Trade
India–Australia Trade Relations 2026: ECTA, CECA Talks, and Key Sectors for Business
Jul 10Learn how India-Australia ECTA and the ongoing CECA negotiations are shaping trade, investment, market access, and commercial collaboration between the two regions.
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India-UK CETA Rules of Origin: Qualifying Value Content and Origin Requirements
Economy & Trade Jul 06Understand the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) Rules of Origin (RoO), origin criteria, QVC, product-specific rules, and compliance requirements effective July 15, 2026.
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India Market Entry Strategy for US Investors: Entity, Tax, State Selection, and Compliance
Economy & Trade Jul 06Learn how US investors should structure India market entry, compare India with China, Vietnam, and Indonesia, and assess tax, GST, FDI, and compliance risks.
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India Manufacturing Tracker 2026
Economy & Trade Jul 01India Manufacturing Tracker 2026 brings you real-time updates on industry performance, manufacturing activity, PMI data, CAPEX spending, and policy support.
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Trade Misinvoicing Risk Prevention in India: Importer and Exporter Checklist
Economy & Trade Jul 01This importer-exporter checklist outlines the key customs, banking, tax, accounting, and documentation controls businesses should review to reduce trade misinvoicing risk in India.
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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
CBDT Exempts TDS on Interest, Dividend, and Commission Payments to Eligible IFSC Units in India
Jul 13India's direct tax authority has exempted specified payments to eligible IFSC units from TDS, reducing withholding tax and supporting cross-border financial services.
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India Gratuity Rules 2026-27: Calculation, Tax Treatment, Employer Compliance
Tax & Accounting Jun 26Understand gratuity in India for FY 2026–27, including eligibility, calculation under the Code on Wages, and tax treatment under the Income-tax Act, 2025 and Rules, 2026, with exemptions and relief provisions.
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India's July 2026 Income Tax Calendar: New ITR, TDS & TCS Forms You Must Know
Tax & Accounting Jun 24Track key income tax deadlines due in July 2026, including TDS/TCS deposits, Forms 121, 127, 138, and 140, ITR filing, and quarterly compliance requirements.
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Who Will Face Income Tax Scrutiny in TY 2026–27? India's CBDT Rules Explained
Tax & Accounting Jun 12CBDT’s compulsory scrutiny guidelines for tax year 2026-27 identify categories of income tax returns that the Income Tax Department will mandatorily examine in detail.
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Global Capability Centers in India: Setup, Location, Tax, and Compliance Guide
Tax & Accounting Jun 10Learn how foreign companies can set up global capability centers in India, choose the right city, structure entities, and manage tax, transfer pricing, payroll, data protection, and compliance risks.
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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
Setting Up a Representative Office in India: RBI Approval, Eligibility & Compliance
Jul 08Foreign companies can use a representative office to explore India's market before investing. Learn the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) setup process, eligibility, permitted activities, and compliance requirements.
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Minimizing Contractual Risk in India: Essential Safeguards for Commercial Agreements
Legal & Regulatory Jul 07Learn how the Indian Contract Act, 1872, governs commercial contractual obligations in India, including contract formation, performance, breach, third-party agency, and business obligations.
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India-UK CETA Rules of Origin: Qualifying Value Content and Origin Requirements
Legal & Regulatory Jul 06Understand the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) Rules of Origin (RoO), origin criteria, QVC, product-specific rules, and compliance requirements effective July 15, 2026.
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Trade Misinvoicing Risk Prevention in India: Importer and Exporter Checklist
Legal & Regulatory Jul 01This importer-exporter checklist outlines the key customs, banking, tax, accounting, and documentation controls businesses should review to reduce trade misinvoicing risk in India.
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Trade Misinvoicing in India: Regulatory Risks and Tax Implications
Legal & Regulatory Jun 30Trade misinvoicing exposes Indian importers and exporters to overlapping customs, FEMA, PMLA, and Income-tax Act, 2025 risks. Learn how Section 444 penalties apply and what compliance measures reduce regulatory and financial exposure.
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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
India Extends Customs Duty Relief for Electronics and Battery Manufacturing Until March 2029
Jul 09India's latest customs duty notifications exempt key electronics components and lithium-ion battery manufacturing machinery until March 31, 2029, lowering production costs and supporting domestic manufacturing.
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India’s MedTech Localization Push: Market Entry Opportunities for Medical Device Manufacturers and Investors
Industries Jun 25India’s MedTech localization push is opening opportunities for manufacturers, component suppliers, healthcare technology firms, and foreign investors as the government reviews priority medical device categories with high import dependence.
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Gujarat Industrial Policy 2026: Incentives and Setup Strategy for Foreign Investors
Industries Jun 17Gujarat Industrial Policy 2026 offers incentives for manufacturing, R&D, green energy, MSMEs, and mega projects. Learn what foreign investors should assess before setting up in Gujarat.
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FSSAI Crackdown on Food Claims: Why Brands Should Review Labels, Names, and Marketing
Industries Jun 15FSSAI's recent notices serve as a warning for food businesses using organic, healthy, vegan, and nutrient-related claims. Explore the regulatory implications and compliance measures required under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
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Global Capability Centers in India: Setup, Location, Tax, and Compliance Guide
Industries Jun 10Learn how foreign companies can set up global capability centers in India, choose the right city, structure entities, and manage tax, transfer pricing, payroll, data protection, and compliance risks.
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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
New Employee Provident Fund 2026 Rules Advance India's Social Security Code Implementation
Jul 03The Employee Provident Fund 2026, in effect from July 1, 2026, introduces new compliance rules, digital filing, withdrawal norms, and governance requirements for employers and employees in India.
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What Should Employers Know About Wage, Payroll, and HR Compliance in India in 2026?
HR & Payroll Jul 02Download India Briefing’s 2026 employer guide to wage, payroll, and HR compliance in India, covering labor codes, minimum wages, hiring, exits, TDS, and payroll obligations.
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Bihar Repeals Shops and Establishments Act: Will Other States Follow Through?
HR & Payroll Jun 29Bihar has repealed its Shops and Establishments Act, 2025, replacing it with the Bihar OSHWC Rules, 2025. The move aims to align the state's labor laws with the central government's four labor codes.
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Employee Compensation During Layoffs, Retrenchment, and Business Restructuring in India
HR & Payroll Jun 26Learn how India's Industrial Relations Code and Social Security Code govern employee compensation during layoffs, retrenchment, business restructuring, and termination, including gratuity and other statutory benefits.
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A Guide to Minimum Wage in India in 2026
HR & Payroll Jun 26We 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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