Other BriefingsInside India's US$26 Billion Mergers & Acquisitions—and Why 2026 Could Be Bigger
India’s mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market recorded approximately US$26 billion in transactions in 2025, driven by domestic consolidation, selective foreign inflows, and improving regulatory clarity. These reforms have set the foundation for stronger, more strategic M&A deals in 2026.
India Expands Fast-Track Merger Framework: What It Means for Investors
India’s Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has expanded fast-track merger eligibility with its September 4, 2025 notification, raising the debt limit for unlisted firms to INR 20 billion and easing M&A approvals outside the NCLT to support growth-stage companies.
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.
India Expands Small Company Definition, Easing Compliance for Businesses
India has increased the financial thresholds for classifying a small company under the Companies Act, 2013, reducing compliance burdens for expanding businesses and widening access to simplified reporting and audit exemptions for companies.
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Inside India's US$26 Billion Mergers & Acquisitions—and Why 2026 Could Be Bigger
Legal & Regulatory Dec 26 -
India’s Transfer Pricing Landscape in 2025: Key Updates and Strategic Implications for Multinationals
Legal & Regulatory Dec 24 -
India–New Zealand FTA: Financial Services Annex Unlocks Market Access for Banks, Fintech, and Digital Payments
Economy & Trade Dec 23 -
India–New Zealand FTA: Business, Trade & Market Access FAQs for Exporters and Investors
Economy & Trade Dec 23 -
India's FTA Network: Updates in 2025
Economy & Trade Dec 23
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Economy & Trade
India–New Zealand FTA: Financial Services Annex Unlocks Market Access for Banks, Fintech, and Digital Payments
Dec 23The Financial Services Annex in the India–New Zealand FTA covers banking, insurance, fintech, digital payments, data, and back-office services, going beyond WTO GATS commitments.
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India–New Zealand FTA: Business, Trade & Market Access FAQs for Exporters and Investors
Economy & Trade Dec 23This article explains how the India–New Zealand FTA affects tariffs, sector-wise exports, services trade, investment flows, visas, and regulatory compliance for businesses operating between India and New Zealand.
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India's FTA Network: Updates in 2025
Economy & Trade Dec 23India’s 2025 foreign agenda has been defined by accelerated negotiations and targeted updates to its free trade framework. India has concluded major trade agreements with the UK, Oman, and New Zealand, while expanding exploratory talks across Latin America, making 2025 a pivotal year for the country’s economic diplomacy.
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India–UAE CEPA: Recent Updates Put “Utilization” and Compliance Back in Focus
Economy & Trade Dec 23The India–UAE CEPA enters its implementation phase as the Joint Committee addresses market access frictions, regulatory coordination, and gold TRQ reforms, with bilateral trade between the two countries crossing US$100 billion in FY 2024-25.
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India and New Zealand Conclude Landmark FTA: What's in it for Businesses
Economy & Trade Dec 22India and New Zealand have concluded a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in just nine months, reducing tariffs on 95 percent of New Zealand exports and setting ambitious trade and investment targets.
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Regulatory Standards When Selling to the Indian Market
Published: October 2025
Expanding into India requires strong regulatory readiness. Understand product certification, BIS/FSS... -
Tapping into India’s Tier 2 and Tier 3 Cities: A Practical Playbook for Foreign Investors
Published: August 2025India’s Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities are fast emerging as the engines of the country’s next growth w...
Tax & Accounting
India-France Tax Treaty Update Favors Long-Term Investors, Expands Capital Gains Rights
Dec 15India and France have agreed to revise their bilateral tax treaty. The proposed changes include differentiated dividend withholding rates based on shareholding thresholds, narrowing the scope of taxation on technical service fees, etc.
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Bank Account Freeze Under GST: Legal Remedies and Business Continuity Steps
Tax & Accounting Dec 03Understand when and why Goods and Services Tax (GST) authorities freeze bank accounts, the legal process under Section 83 of the CGST Act, 2017, and how companies can manage risks and respond effectively.
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Forensic Accounting in India: Fraud Prevention and Risk Management for Businesses
Tax & Accounting Nov 27Discover how forensic accounting can protect businesses from financial and cyber risks, strengthen governance, and support strategic due diligence in India.
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How Global Companies Leverage Offshore Accounting for Scale & Speed
Tax & Accounting Nov 10Discover how global companies leverage offshore accounting to reduce costs, enhance compliance, and accelerate financial transformation.
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Why India is Becoming the Offshore Accounting Hub for Global CPA Firms
Tax & Accounting Nov 03We explain why India – the world’s most established BPM/BPO market – has emerged as a preferred destination for offshore accounting.
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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... -
Navigating India’s Export-Import Landscape: Customs, Trading, and Industrial Clusters
Published: November 2024In this edition of India Briefing Magazine, we explore India’s evolving trade landscape, focusing ...
Legal & Regulatory
Inside India's US$26 Billion Mergers & Acquisitions—and Why 2026 Could Be Bigger
Dec 26India’s mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market recorded approximately US$26 billion in transactions in 2025, driven by domestic consolidation, selective foreign inflows, and improving regulatory clarity. These reforms have set the foundation for stronger, more strategic M&A deals in 2026.
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India’s Transfer Pricing Landscape in 2025: Key Updates and Strategic Implications for Multinationals
Legal & Regulatory Dec 24Explore India’s latest transfer pricing reforms, including the new multi-year arm's length pricing (ALP) option, expanded safe harbors, advance pricing agreement (APA) developments, and what they mean for AY 2026-27 planning.
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Decoding Penalties Under India's Unified Labor Framework: Wage, Safety, & Social Security Violations
Legal & Regulatory Dec 09Learn how India’s four new labor codes overhaul the penalties and offense regime with fewer criminal provisions, digital enforcement, structured compounding, and clearer employer responsibilities across wages, safety, industrial relations, and social security.
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Six Registrations, One Form: India's AGILE-PRO-S Simplifies Business Registration
Legal & Regulatory Dec 08India Briefing provides a comprehensive guide to AGILE-PRO-S and its integration with SPICe+, explaining how India’s single-window incorporation system streamlines tax, labor, and establishment registrations for new companies.
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India Expands Small Company Definition, Easing Compliance for Businesses
Legal & Regulatory Dec 05India has increased the financial thresholds for classifying a small company under the Companies Act, 2013, reducing compliance burdens for expanding businesses and widening access to simplified reporting and audit exemptions for companies.
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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–New Zealand FTA: Financial Services Annex Unlocks Market Access for Banks, Fintech, and Digital Payments
Dec 23The Financial Services Annex in the India–New Zealand FTA covers banking, insurance, fintech, digital payments, data, and back-office services, going beyond WTO GATS commitments.
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India–New Zealand FTA: Business, Trade & Market Access FAQs for Exporters and Investors
Industries Dec 23This article explains how the India–New Zealand FTA affects tariffs, sector-wise exports, services trade, investment flows, visas, and regulatory compliance for businesses operating between India and New Zealand.
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India’s Medical Devices Sector: PLI Progress & 2026 Outlook
Industries Dec 17India’s medical devices sector enters 2026 with strong momentum as the PLI scheme drives domestic manufacturing, exports, and investment. Explore policy progress, market outlook, and strategic opportunities for investors and global supply chains.
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What is India’s FDI Outlook for 2026? Key Policy Changes, Sectors, and Trade Deals
Industries Dec 17India remains an attractive FDI destination in 2026 due to sector-specific liberalization, expanding free trade agreements, strong services and manufacturing inflows, and improved market access frameworks for foreign investors.
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Managing AI Slop: Why Due Diligence is Essential for Businesses Using Generative AI
Industries Dec 12Generative AI can produce convincing but false outputs. We explain why due diligence, verification, and governance are critical to managing AI slop.
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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... -
Tapping into India’s Tier 2 and Tier 3 Cities: A Practical Playbook for Foreign Investors
Published: August 2025India’s Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities are fast emerging as the engines of the country’s next growth w...
HR & Payroll
How India's New e-B-4 Visa Solves Your Foreign Talent Challenges
Dec 18India’s new e-B-4 Visa has replaced the e-PLI visa, introducing a streamlined digital sponsorship framework for Indian companies engaging foreign expertise. We outline the policy changes, application process, and strategic implications.
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India Streamlines Business Visa Approval for Chinese Professionals to 4 Weeks
HR & Payroll Dec 16India has eased business visa procedures for Chinese professionals, reducing processing times to under four weeks. The move indicates a strategic recalibration by India to support its manufacturing growth and stabilize cross-border supply chains.
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How to Navigate Cultural Differences in India to Succeed in Your Business Journey
HR & Payroll Dec 16Learn how businesses can navigate cultural differences in India with practical insights on leadership, communication, hierarchy, and relationship-building. A guide for global executives entering the Indian market.
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Decoding Penalties Under India's Unified Labor Framework: Wage, Safety, & Social Security Violations
HR & Payroll Dec 09Learn how India’s four new labor codes overhaul the penalties and offense regime with fewer criminal provisions, digital enforcement, structured compounding, and clearer employer responsibilities across wages, safety, industrial relations, and social security.
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India Overtime Regulations under OSH Code 2020: What Employers Must Know
HR & Payroll Dec 04Understand India’s overtime regulations under the Occupational Safety, Health, and Working Conditions (OSHWC) Code 2020, covering legal mandates for double wages, updated work hour rules, and state-specific overtime guidelines.
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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... -
Optimizing Returns: Strategies for Success in India's Service Sector
Published: September 2024India's service sector is a dynamic driver of economic growth and a key destination for foreign dire...
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