Other BriefingsBeyond Oil: How Gulf Disruptions Are Rewiring Global Supply Chains
The 2026 West Asia conflict has triggered a systemic multi-sector shock, as supply chain disruptions to urea and helium exports from the Gulf paralyze global agriculture and semiconductor manufacturing.
India’s Crude Oil Tracker 2026: Supply Diversification and Energy Security Measures
With crude prices hitting US$113.57 as of March 11, 2026, is India’s energy supply secure? Learn about the March 2026 Natural Gas Control Order, increased domestic LPG production, and India’s shift to sourcing crude oil from 40 different countries.
India's Semiconductor Sector: Tracking Government Support and Investment Trends
As of March 2026, India hosts around 7 percent of the world’s semiconductor GCCs and employs nearly 20 percent of the global chip design workforce.
India Launches RELIEF Initiative to Support Exporters Amid West Asia Disruptions
India launched the RELIEF initiative in 2026, with a budgetary outlay of INR 4.97 billion, to support exporters amid West Asia disruptions. Explore ECGC insurance tiers and MSME freight reimbursements.
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Beyond Oil: How Gulf Disruptions Are Rewiring Global Supply Chains
Economy & Trade Mar 26 -
Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026: 10 Things Businesses Need to Know
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India’s Race to Manufacture Affordable Obesity Drugs Amid Ozempic’s Market Entry
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Employee Termination in India: Settlement Timelines, Retrenchment Rules, and Employer Compliance
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India’s Modern Gratuity Regime: Calculation, Taxation, and Statutory Compliance
Tax & Accounting Mar 24
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Economy & Trade
Beyond Oil: How Gulf Disruptions Are Rewiring Global Supply Chains
Mar 26The 2026 West Asia conflict has triggered a systemic multi-sector shock, as supply chain disruptions to urea and helium exports from the Gulf paralyze global agriculture and semiconductor manufacturing.
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How to Import Restricted Goods in India: DGFT License Process, Documents & Compliance Guide
Economy & Trade Mar 20Following the DGFT’s March 16 notification, certain key commodities have transitioned from "free" to "restricted" status till June 30, 2026. Learn the essential authorization process and documentation required to mitigate any import regulatory risk.
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India Launches RELIEF Initiative to Support Exporters Amid West Asia Disruptions
Economy & Trade Mar 19India launched the RELIEF initiative in 2026, with a budgetary outlay of INR 4.97 billion, to support exporters amid West Asia disruptions. Explore ECGC insurance tiers and MSME freight reimbursements.
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India’s Crude Oil Tracker 2026: Supply Diversification and Energy Security Measures
Economy & Trade Mar 16With crude prices hitting US$113.57 as of March 11, 2026, is India’s energy supply secure? Learn about the March 2026 Natural Gas Control Order, increased domestic LPG production, and India’s shift to sourcing crude oil from 40 different countries.
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Op-Ed: India’s Calibrated Opening to China-Linked Capital Signals a Pragmatic Shift
Economy & Trade Mar 16India’s recalibration of its land-border investment rules signals a pragmatic shift, loosening elements of Press Note 3 (2020) through the latest FDI revisions issued in March 2026, as New Delhi cautiously opens the door to Chinese capital while retaining strategic screening safeguards.
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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’s Modern Gratuity Regime: Calculation, Taxation, and Statutory Compliance
Mar 23Understand 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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Rethinking Payroll Under India's Income Tax Rules 2026: Employer Accountability in Salary and TDS
Tax & Accounting Mar 23Ensure your payroll is compliant with India’s Income Tax Rules, 2026, effective April 1. Learn more about new TDS norms, HRA documentation, and perquisite valuation under the Income-tax Act, 2025.
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CBDT Notifies Income-tax Rules 2026: What Companies & Foreign Investors Must Know
Tax & Accounting Mar 20India has notified the Income-tax Rules, 2026, introducing enhanced norms, clearer capital gains provisions, etc. Businesses should review the new framework and strengthen documentation needs to ensure compliance and effectively manage tax risks.
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Virtual CFO Services in India: A Strategic Finance Solution for Foreign Investors and Growing Businesses
Tax & Accounting Mar 17Discover how Virtual CFO services in India help foreign investors and growing businesses manage compliance, improve financial visibility, and scale efficiently.
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India Updates AS-22 to Align with OECD Pillar Two: Key Accounting and Tax Implications for Multinationals
Tax & Accounting Mar 17India’s Ministry of Corporate Affairs has introduced a key accounting exemption under AS-22 allowing companies to avoid recognizing deferred tax linked to the OECD Pillar Two Model Rules. The move simplifies financial reporting while requiring companies to disclose their potential exposure to the new global minimum tax framework.
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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
Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026: 10 Things Businesses Need to Know
Mar 25Explore 10 key highlights of India’s Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, including IFSC reforms, CSR changes, audit rules, and compliance updates.
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Employee Termination in India: Settlement Timelines, Retrenchment Rules, and Employer Compliance
Legal & Regulatory Mar 24A strategic advisor’s guide to employee termination in India under the 2026 Industrial Relations Code. Navigate revised retrenchment protocols, mandatory 48-hour full and final settlements, and critical compliance mandates for modern enterprises.
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New Drug Manufacturing Rules 2026: India's 3-Tier Change Classification & DCGI Licensing Overhaul
Legal & Regulatory Mar 19Navigate the 2026 drug manufacturing reforms: a guide to India's mandatory pharma change reporting, 3-tier risk classifications, and standardized Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) licensing norms.
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Understanding the Gujarat Shops and Establishments (Amendment) Act, 2026
Legal & Regulatory Mar 18The Gujarat Shops and Establishments (Amendment) Act, 2026, formally notified on February 27, 2026, has come into effect. The changes introduce key labor compliance updates, including higher applicability thresholds, expanded working and overtime limits, and regulated night-shift employment for women.
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Maternity Benefits in India in 2026: Key Rules, Supreme Court Expansion, and Employer Compliance
Legal & Regulatory Mar 18India’s maternity benefit regime has expanded in 2026 following a landmark Supreme Court ruling granting adoptive mothers 12 weeks of leave regardless of the child’s age.
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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
Beyond Oil: How Gulf Disruptions Are Rewiring Global Supply Chains
Mar 26The 2026 West Asia conflict has triggered a systemic multi-sector shock, as supply chain disruptions to urea and helium exports from the Gulf paralyze global agriculture and semiconductor manufacturing.
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India’s Race to Manufacture Affordable Obesity Drugs Amid Ozempic’s Market Entry
Industries Mar 24India’s obesity-drug market is transforming as semaglutide goes off patent, driving Ozempic's generic manufacturing, price shifts, and new opportunities in GLP-1 therapies.
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New Drug Manufacturing Rules 2026: India's 3-Tier Change Classification & DCGI Licensing Overhaul
Industries Mar 19Navigate the 2026 drug manufacturing reforms: a guide to India's mandatory pharma change reporting, 3-tier risk classifications, and standardized Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) licensing norms.
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India's Semiconductor Sector: Tracking Government Support and Investment Trends
Industries Mar 13As of March 2026, India hosts around 7 percent of the world’s semiconductor GCCs and employs nearly 20 percent of the global chip design workforce.
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Investing in Sriperumbudur: Tamil Nadu's High-Value Manufacturing Corridor
Industries Feb 17Sriperumbudur in Tamil Nadu is one of India’s most strategic high-value corridors, propelled by electronics production and a strong global OEM presence, including Foxconn. The region offers a scalable and de-risked platform for investment in India through 2026.
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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
Employee Termination in India: Settlement Timelines, Retrenchment Rules, and Employer Compliance
Mar 24A strategic advisor’s guide to employee termination in India under the 2026 Industrial Relations Code. Navigate revised retrenchment protocols, mandatory 48-hour full and final settlements, and critical compliance mandates for modern enterprises.
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Rethinking Payroll Under India's Income Tax Rules 2026: Employer Accountability in Salary and TDS
HR & Payroll Mar 23Ensure your payroll is compliant with India’s Income Tax Rules, 2026, effective April 1. Learn more about new TDS norms, HRA documentation, and perquisite valuation under the Income-tax Act, 2025.
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Understanding the Gujarat Shops and Establishments (Amendment) Act, 2026
HR & Payroll Mar 18The Gujarat Shops and Establishments (Amendment) Act, 2026, formally notified on February 27, 2026, has come into effect. The changes introduce key labor compliance updates, including higher applicability thresholds, expanded working and overtime limits, and regulated night-shift employment for women.
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Maternity Benefits in India in 2026: Key Rules, Supreme Court Expansion, and Employer Compliance
HR & Payroll Mar 18India’s maternity benefit regime has expanded in 2026 following a landmark Supreme Court ruling granting adoptive mothers 12 weeks of leave regardless of the child’s age.
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Standardizing Payroll in India: Leveraging the National Floor Wage Under the New Labor Codes
HR & Payroll Mar 11India’s floor wage system under the Code on Wages, 2019, establishes a national wage benchmark that guides how minimum wages are set across states. Understanding its interaction with state-level minimum wage regulations is essential for businesses managing labor costs and compliance
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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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