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A 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.
FAQs: What Foreign Investors and Multinational SMEs Need to Know About India’s Industrial Relations Code, 2020
Discover how India’s Industrial Relations Code, 2020 affects hiring, retrenchment, FTE models, compliance, and dispute resolution for foreign investors and MNCs entering the Indian market.
Uttar Pradesh Updates Shops & Establishments Law: Check Applicability, Working Hours, and Compliance
The Indian state of Uttar Pradesh has overhauled its Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, expanding statewide applicability and modernizing employer compliance. The latest updates include threshold-based coverage, digital registration, revised working hours, and stronger enforcement for businesses operating in the state.
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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India’s Race to Manufacture Affordable Obesity Drugs Amid Ozempic’s Market Entry
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Economy & Trade
How to Import Restricted Goods in India: DGFT License Process, Documents & Compliance Guide
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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India Relaxes FDI Rules for Neighboring Countries, Allowing Minority Investments via Automatic Route
Economy & Trade Mar 11India has eased Press Note 3 restrictions by allowing sub-10 percent minority investments from neighboring countries through the automatic route and introducing a 60-day fast-track approval system for manufacturing sectors.
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Regulatory Standards When Selling to the Indian Market
Published: October 2025
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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
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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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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Protecting Your Brand in India: Trademark Registration and IP Strategy for Foreign Businesses
Legal & Regulatory Mar 16Learn how foreign companies can protect their brand in India through trademark registration, IP strategy, and enforcement mechanisms in one of the world’s fastest-growing consumer markets.
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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’s Race to Manufacture Affordable Obesity Drugs Amid Ozempic’s Market Entry
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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What Counts as an “Industry” Under Indian Law? Supreme Court to Decide on March 17-18
Industries Feb 16India’s Supreme Court will revisit the definition of “industry” under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, a ruling that could directly influence the interpretation and implementation of the Industrial Relations Code, 2020.
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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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