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DPIIT's Press Note 3 (2026), released on July 23, suggests relaxing India's FDI policy to permit inventory-based e-commerce exclusively for exports of Indian-made goods. The reform, yet to be enacted, could strengthen export-oriented supply chains.
Trade Misinvoicing Risk Prevention in India: Importer and Exporter Checklist
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India Eases E-commerce Export and Courier Trade Norms from April 1, 2026
Effective April 1, 2026, India modernizes courier trade via the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) notifications 33 & 34/2026. Key updates include removal of export value limits, 15-day re-export options, and enhanced digital monitoring for returned e-commerce shipments.
India's Component Warehousing Safe Harbor: A Competitive Tax Proposition for Global Manufacturers
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Economy & Trade
India to Ease FDI Rules for Inventory-Based E-Commerce Exports
Aug 04DPIIT's Press Note 3 (2026), released on July 23, suggests relaxing India's FDI policy to permit inventory-based e-commerce exclusively for exports of Indian-made goods. The reform, yet to be enacted, could strengthen export-oriented supply chains.
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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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India Manufacturing Tracker 2026
Economy & Trade Aug 03India Manufacturing Tracker 2026 brings you real-time updates on industry performance, manufacturing activity, PMI data, CAPEX spending, and policy support.
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Special Valuation Branch (SVB) in India: FAQs for Related-Party Importers
Economy & Trade 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
Economy & Trade 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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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
Special Valuation Branch (SVB) in India: FAQs for Related-Party Importers
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 Tax Compliance Calendar: Key Deadlines for August 2026
Tax & Accounting Jul 24Track 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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Capital Gains Exemptions for MNCs and Foreign Companies in India
Tax & Accounting Jul 22Foreign firms and MNCs may claim capital gains exemptions in India for qualifying real estate disposals, compulsory acquisitions, and industrial relocations.
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CBDT Exempts TDS on Interest, Dividend, and Commission Payments to Eligible IFSC Units in India
Tax & Accounting Jul 14India has removed TDS on specified payments to eligible GIFT City IFSC units from April 1, 2026. The exemption may improve cash flow for qualifying financial institutions, but annual declaration and reporting requirements apply.
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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
Special Valuation Branch (SVB) in India: FAQs for Related-Party Importers
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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India’s Transition QCO 2026: Simplified BIS Certification Guide for Manufacturers
Legal & Regulatory 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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PAN Allotment in India: Compliance Requirements for Foreign Companies, NRIs, and FPIs
Legal & Regulatory 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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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
Gujarat Data Center Policy 2026-29: Capital Subsidies, Power Tariffs & Tax Incentives
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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India's Semiconductor Sector: Tracking Government Support and Investment Trends
Industries Jul 16India's Tata Electronics and Dutch firm ASML have signed an MoU on May 16, 2026, to support the development of India’s first front-end semiconductor fabrication facility in Gujarat. As of May 18, 2026, India has a total of 13 approved semiconductor projects under ISM and SPECS.
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India Semicon 2.0 Approved with US$13.2 Billion Outlay: Key Details
Industries Jul 15The central government-led cabinet has approved Semicon 2.0 with a budget of INR 1.275 trillion (US$13.23B). Explore the key business and investment opportunities across chip design, equipment manufacturing, packaging, and the supply chain.
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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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