Other BriefingsGST Refund and Input Tax Credit in India: Complete Guide for Foreign Businesses
Claiming a GST refund and input tax credit can reduce tax costs and improve cash flow. Find out when foreign businesses can claim them and how to file claims in India.
Input Tax Credit Treatment Under GST Rate Rationalization
India’s revised GST regime will continue with the existing Input Tax Credit (ITC) while limiting its use in certain sectors. We explain how businesses can navigate these changes through credit blocking or reversal where required, automated Rule 42/43 adjustments, and contract realignment to maintain compliance.
Import-Export Procedures in India: 2026 Edition
India’s import-export procedures in 2026 are fully digitized, with streamlined customs systems, IEC-based registration, and real-time compliance under FTP 2023. Businesses must follow standardized classification and digital processes to manage trade efficiently and stay compliant.
India Tax Compliance Calendar: Key Deadlines for August 2026
Track India’s August 2026 tax deadlines for GST, TDS, TCS, PF, ESI, professional tax, and ITR filing for eligible non-audit businesses.
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GST Refund and Input Tax Credit in India: Complete Guide for Foreign Businesses
Tax & Accounting Aug 11 -
Common Customs Valuation Errors That Trigger SVB Scrutiny in India
Legal & Regulatory Aug 10 -
India Proposes Simpler Fund Management Safe Harbour Rules for Offshore Investment Funds
Tax & Accounting Aug 07 -
Investing in Anantapur: Andhra Pradesh’s Emerging Industrial Hub
Economy & Trade Aug 07 -
Preparing Your Manufacturing Business for ESG Compliance in India
Industries Aug 06
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Economy & Trade
Investing in Anantapur: Andhra Pradesh’s Emerging Industrial Hub
Aug 07Anantapur offers opportunities across renewable energy, cement supply chains, agribusiness and industrial services. We assess its infrastructure, emerging projects, incentives and operational constraints.
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How India's New Inventory-Based E-Commerce Export Framework Works for Businesses
Economy & Trade Aug 05India has operationalized its inventory-based e-commerce export framework on August 5, 2026. Learn the registration process, operating model, compliance requirements, and key business obligations.
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India Eases FDI Rules for Inventory-Based E-Commerce Exports
Economy & Trade Aug 05India will allow foreign-funded e-commerce companies to own inventory of Indian-made goods exclusively for export, under DPIIT's Press Note 3 issued on July 23, 2026.
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Related-Party Imports into India: How to Prepare for an SVB Review
Economy & Trade Aug 05Learn how India’s Special Valuation Branch (SVB) reviews related-party imports, customs pricing, royalties, transfer pricing, and supporting documentation.
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Could India's Revised FDI Framework Encourage More China-Linked Investment?
Economy & Trade Aug 03China's FDI into India increased from US$3.73 million in 2024 to US$6.49 million in 2025, while Hong Kong remained a larger investment source for the country, according to the latest DPIIT data.
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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
GST Refund and Input Tax Credit in India: Complete Guide for Foreign Businesses
Aug 11Claiming a GST refund and input tax credit can reduce tax costs and improve cash flow. Find out when foreign businesses can claim them and how to file claims in India.
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India Proposes Simpler Fund Management Safe Harbour Rules for Offshore Investment Funds
Tax & Accounting Aug 07Learn how India's Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 proposes to simplify fund management safe harbour rules for offshore investment funds.
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Related-Party Imports into India: How to Prepare for an SVB Review
Tax & Accounting Aug 05Learn how India’s Special Valuation Branch (SVB) reviews related-party imports, customs pricing, royalties, transfer pricing, and supporting documentation.
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Special Valuation Branch (SVB) in India: FAQs for Related-Party Importers
Tax & Accounting Jul 30Learn when India’s Special Valuation Branch reviews related-party imports, the SVB process, required documents, timelines, and compliance steps.
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PAN Allotment in India: Compliance Requirements for Foreign Companies, NRIs, and FPIs
Tax & Accounting Jul 27India's new PAN allotment framework tightens compliance for multinational companies and NRIs, while the Central Board of Direct Tax's May 15, 2026, notification provides targeted relaxations for foreign portfolio investors (FPIs).
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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
Common Customs Valuation Errors That Trigger SVB Scrutiny in India
Aug 10Learn the most common customs valuation mistakes that trigger Special Valuation Branch (SVB) scrutiny in India, including royalty payments, related-party pricing, assists, and customs compliance risks.
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How India's New Inventory-Based E-Commerce Export Framework Works for Businesses
Legal & Regulatory Aug 05India has operationalized its inventory-based e-commerce export framework on August 5, 2026. Learn the registration process, operating model, compliance requirements, and key business obligations.
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Special Valuation Branch (SVB) in India: FAQs for Related-Party Importers
Legal & Regulatory Jul 30Learn when India’s Special Valuation Branch reviews related-party imports, the SVB process, required documents, timelines, and compliance steps.
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Special Valuation Branch Compliance in India: Customs and Transfer Pricing Review
Legal & Regulatory Jul 30Is your Special Valuation Branch (SVB) strategy ready? Learn why multinational importers in India must align intercompany agreements, Form 48 tax filings, and HSN codes to avoid SVB investigations or incompliance.
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How India’s Competition Law Regulates Bid Rigging: Lessons from the HP India Case
Legal & Regulatory Jul 29The Competition Commission of India has intensified enforcement against bid rigging, with the July 2026 HP India case. Learn how the Competition Act, 2002, regulates bid rigging, enforcement approach, key penalties, and compliance measures.
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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
Investing in Anantapur: Andhra Pradesh’s Emerging Industrial Hub
Aug 07Anantapur offers opportunities across renewable energy, cement supply chains, agribusiness and industrial services. We assess its infrastructure, emerging projects, incentives and operational constraints.
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Preparing Your Manufacturing Business for ESG Compliance in India
Industries Aug 06Manufacturers in India must align with evolving ESG requirements to strengthen compliance, meet BRSR obligations, satisfy customer due diligence, and attract investment.
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Gujarat Data Center Policy 2026-29: Capital Subsidies, Power Tariffs & Tax Incentives
Industries Aug 03Gujarat Data Center Policy 2026-2029, in effect since July 9, 2026, positions the state as the next hyperscale data center hub. The policy offers long-term tax, power, and infrastructure incentives for large-scale digital infrastructure investments.
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India’s Transition QCO 2026: Simplified BIS Certification Guide for Manufacturers
Industries Jul 28India's Transition Facilitation (Quality Control) Order, 2026, introduces a simplified BIS certification route under Scheme II. Learn how the new framework changes the certification process.
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Why UK Luxury Cars Cost Less to Import Under the India-UK CETA
Industries Jul 16The India-UK Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA) introduces phased customs duty cuts for eligible UK-built vehicles. Learn about tariff-rate quotas (TRQs), rules of origin, and qualifying brands.
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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
Employee State Insurance Compliance for Foreign Companies and Indian Subsidiaries
Jul 21Employee State Insurance (ESI) compliance applies to foreign companies establishing a presence in India. Employers must comply with ESI registration, employee coverage, employer contributions, and statutory obligations.
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New Employee Provident Fund 2026 Rules Advance India's Social Security Code Implementation
HR & Payroll 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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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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