Other BriefingsIndia-EU FTA Concluded: ‘Mother of All Deals’ Set to Reshape Global Trade
India and the EU conclude a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) at the 16th Summit, unlocking tariff cuts, investment flows, and a 2-billion-consumer market.
Tiger Global-Flipkart Tax Dispute: A Landmark Test of India’s Anti-Avoidance Regime
On January 15, 2026, the Supreme Court of India reaffirmed the country’s substance-over-form doctrine in the Tiger Global-Flipkart case, confirming that tax authorities may deny treaty benefits under GAAR even where valid TRCs are in place. For foreign investors, the ruling underscores the importance of establishing genuine commercial substance.
Corporate Tax Compliance for Foreign Companies in India: A Practical Roadmap for 2026
We explain India’s 2026 corporate tax regime for foreign companies with insights on compliance timelines, DTAA documentation, and regulatory risks.
Why German CEOs Are Betting on India: The India-EU FTA Opportunity
India and Germany are strengthening their economic partnership as India nears the conclusion of an FTA with the European Union. The India-EU FTA, upon finalization, is expected to open new market opportunities, positioning Germany as a key beneficiary within the EU.
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India-EU FTA Concluded: ‘Mother of All Deals’ Set to Reshape Global Trade
Economy & Trade Jan 27 -
PAN vs TAN in India: Applicability, Forms, and Compliance for Foreign Companies
Legal & Regulatory Jan 27 -
How to Start a Company in India: A Practical, Compliance-First Guide
Legal & Regulatory Jan 23 -
FSSAI Proposes Amendments to Food Business Licensing Regulations
Legal & Regulatory Jan 22 -
US Parent-India Subsidiary: Transfer Pricing and Intercompany Agreements
Tax & Accounting Jan 22
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Economy & Trade
India-EU FTA Concluded: ‘Mother of All Deals’ Set to Reshape Global Trade
Jan 27India and the EU conclude a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) at the 16th Summit, unlocking tariff cuts, investment flows, and a 2-billion-consumer market.
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What India's Tech Sector Wants from the Union Budget 2026: Fintech, SaaS & AI Priorities
Economy & Trade Jan 20In the upcoming Union Budget 2026, policymakers are expected to sharpen their focus on digital public infrastructure and technology-led growth, signaling a strategic push to deepen economic productivity, strengthen platform-based ecosystems, and crowd in private investment.
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Investing in India's Madhya Pradesh State: Multi-Sectoral Opportunities for Foreign Companies
Economy & Trade Jan 19We discuss the foreign investment scope in Madhya Pradesh, its progressive policies, sector-linked incentives, and key infrastructure.
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India’s Manufacturing Appeal is Rising – Even as Asia’s Competition Intensifies
Economy & Trade Jan 16India’s manufacturing appeal is gradually rising as it manages challenges around infrastructure investment, policy reforms, and supply chain diversification to strengthen its role in global production networks.
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India-EU Trade Deal Set for January 27 Signing in New Delhi: Report
Economy & Trade Jan 15As per a report published by European media, the EU is set to formalize its largest-ever trade deal with India on January 27, 2026, excluding agriculture, as the India-EU free trade agreement (FTA) talks near conclusion.
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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
US Parent-India Subsidiary: Transfer Pricing and Intercompany Agreements
Jan 22US parent companies with subsidiaries in India face heightened transfer pricing scrutiny when intercompany agreements, operational reality, and financial outcomes do not align. Ensuring documentation consistently reflects the Indian subsidiary’s role and value creation is critical to managing audit and dispute risk.
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Tiger Global-Flipkart Tax Dispute: A Landmark Test of India’s Anti-Avoidance Regime
Tax & Accounting Jan 19On January 15, 2026, the Supreme Court of India reaffirmed the country’s substance-over-form doctrine in the Tiger Global-Flipkart case, confirming that tax authorities may deny treaty benefits under GAAR even where valid TRCs are in place. For foreign investors, the ruling underscores the importance of establishing genuine commercial substance.
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An Introduction to Doing Business in India 2026 - New Publication Out Now
Tax & Accounting Jan 07The 2026 edition of 'An Introduction to Doing Business in India' provides practical insights for foreign firms and investors navigating India’s fast-evolving market, covering key policy developments and essential legal and operational areas such as company incorporation, taxation, audit, and HR and payroll.
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Claiming DTAA Benefits in India: What Every NRI Must Know to Reduce Tax Liability
Tax & Accounting Dec 29Learn how India’s Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) framework enables non-resident Indians (NRIs) to reduce tax exposure, minimize excess TDS, and avoid double taxation, along with the required documentation and compliance steps.
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India-France Tax Treaty Update Favors Long-Term Investors, Expands Capital Gains Rights
Tax & Accounting 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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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
PAN vs TAN in India: Applicability, Forms, and Compliance for Foreign Companies
Jan 27Understand PAN and TAN requirements in India for foreign companies and investors. Learn applicability, Forms 49A/49AA/49B, and common compliance mistakes.
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How to Start a Company in India: A Practical, Compliance-First Guide
Legal & Regulatory Jan 23A practical, step-by-step guide to starting a company in India, covering legal structures, FDI rules, tax registrations, GST, labor laws, and key government approvals.
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FSSAI Proposes Amendments to Food Business Licensing Regulations
Legal & Regulatory Jan 22The draft FSSAI amendments to the Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011, signal a move toward stricter, outcome-based enforcement, with higher penalties and automatic suspension for delayed return filing. The changes have important compliance implications for food business operators.
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India Withdraws Textile Machinery Safety QCO: Implications for Manufacturers and Importers
Legal & Regulatory Jan 21India has withdrawn the 2024 QCO on machinery and electrical equipment, removing compliance requirements for imported textile machinery. Know the key implications for textile manufacturers and investors.
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Tiger Global-Flipkart Tax Dispute: A Landmark Test of India’s Anti-Avoidance Regime
Legal & Regulatory Jan 19On January 15, 2026, the Supreme Court of India reaffirmed the country’s substance-over-form doctrine in the Tiger Global-Flipkart case, confirming that tax authorities may deny treaty benefits under GAAR even where valid TRCs are in place. For foreign investors, the ruling underscores the importance of establishing genuine commercial substance.
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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 Withdraws Textile Machinery Safety QCO: Implications for Manufacturers and Importers
Jan 21India has withdrawn the 2024 QCO on machinery and electrical equipment, removing compliance requirements for imported textile machinery. Know the key implications for textile manufacturers and investors.
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What India's Tech Sector Wants from the Union Budget 2026: Fintech, SaaS & AI Priorities
Industries Jan 20In the upcoming Union Budget 2026, policymakers are expected to sharpen their focus on digital public infrastructure and technology-led growth, signaling a strategic push to deepen economic productivity, strengthen platform-based ecosystems, and crowd in private investment.
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India's Semiconductor Sector: Tracking Government Support and Investment Trends
Industries Jan 08India is fast-tracking its semiconductor drive in 2025 through key investments and global tie-ups, including the latest collaboration between Tata Electronics and Bosch, announced on July 17, 2025.
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An Introduction to Doing Business in India 2026 - New Publication Out Now
Industries Jan 07The 2026 edition of 'An Introduction to Doing Business in India' provides practical insights for foreign firms and investors navigating India’s fast-evolving market, covering key policy developments and essential legal and operational areas such as company incorporation, taxation, audit, and HR and payroll.
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Inside India's US$4.9 Billion Strategy to Build a Competitive Shipbuilding Industry
Industries Jan 06India has released operational guidelines for two new shipbuilding schemes, SBFAS and SbDS, with a combined outlay of approximately US$4.9 billion, outlining financial incentives, infrastructure support, and policy measures aimed at strengthening its shipbuilding sector.
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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
Gujarat Updates Labor Rules for Shops & Commercial Establishments
Jan 14Gujarat’s Shops & Establishments amendments, notified on December 16, 2025, introduce key labor compliance changes, including higher applicability thresholds, extended working and overtime limits, and regulated night-shift employment for women.
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An Introduction to Doing Business in India 2026 - New Publication Out Now
HR & Payroll Jan 07The 2026 edition of 'An Introduction to Doing Business in India' provides practical insights for foreign firms and investors navigating India’s fast-evolving market, covering key policy developments and essential legal and operational areas such as company incorporation, taxation, audit, and HR and payroll.
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How India’s New Labor Codes Will Reshape M&A Transactions in 2026
HR & Payroll Jan 02India’s four new labor codes, notified on November 21, 2025, are going to influence mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activities in India in FY 2026-27 by turning workforce compliance into a core financial and deal-structuring issue.
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India Releases Labor Code Draft Rules; Stakeholder Feedback Begins Dec. 31, 2025
HR & Payroll Dec 31India’s central government has issued draft rules for all four labor codes and invited public comments from December 31, 2025, to February 14, 2026. Once finalized, the rules are expected to be implemented in phases across states.
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How India's New e-B-4 Visa Solves Your Foreign Talent Challenges
HR & Payroll 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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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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