India's 2025 passport reforms introduce biometric ePassport, digital address integration, and stricter documentation rules—enhancing security, streamlining travel, and benefiting global business operations.
India's Immigration and Foreigners Bill 2025 introduces major immigration reforms to boost ease of doing business, attract foreign investment, streamline visa processes, and enhance digital immigration management systems.
India is one of the oldest civilizations in the world, and a complicated mixture of old and new traditions from the West and East. If you are planning to do business with or in India, it is important to try and understand its cultural intricacies.
We discuss some of the tax, HR, and payroll considerations for expatriates when choosing to relocate to India for work or other purposes.
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Sign Up NowIndia Briefing shares the latest 2025 update on India's free trade agreements (FTA). India and the EU concluded the 11th round of FTA talks on May 18, 2025, reportedly agreeing to opt for a two-stage approach to finalize the deal.
According to a market intelligence report released by S&P Global on May 19, 2025, India’s manufacturing sector is gaining momentum, positioning it as an attractive hub for foreign investors.
Despite trade restrictions and cross-border tensions with Pakistan, India’s economy remains resilient—maintaining momentum for domestic manufacturers and continuing to attract foreign investments.
India and Belgium are expanding strategic ties through joint defense ventures, scientific collaboration, and economic diplomacy, with a focus on trade growth, technology transfer, and innovation in space and security sectors.
The India–UK FTA, finalized on May 6, 2025, targets implementation in the next 15 months, aiming to enhance trade, reduce tariffs on 90 percent of goods, improve market access, and create jobs in both countries.
Explore key changes to ITR forms for AY 2025-26, including new capital gains reporting rules, LTCG exemptions, and form-specific updates announced by India’s income tax authority.
We explore India's updated tax deducted at source (TDS) rates and threshold changes for FY 2025–26 as per the Finance Act 2025, including detailed section-wise rates, compliance updates, and key tax reforms.
As tax season approaches, understanding India’s evolving corporate tax rules is critical for both domestic and foreign businesses. Explore the latest corporate tax rates, compliance rules, dividend taxation, and international comparisons for Assessment Year 2025–26.
In this edition of India Briefing Magazine, we explore India's latest corporate tax framework, which offers a comprehensive set of provisions that cater to diverse business structures, industry sectors, and operational models.
Foreign Tax Credit (FTC) can be claimed in India through Form 67. We provide you with details on eligibility, filing steps, and best practices to ensure compliance and maximize tax benefits.
India's 2025 passport reforms introduce biometric ePassport, digital address integration, and stricter documentation rules—enhancing security, streamlining travel, and benefiting global business operations.
India's Bar Council amends 2022 rules to allow foreign lawyers to advise on international and foreign law while maintaining restrictions on Indian law and litigation.
The Competition Commission of India enacts new cost assessment rules under the 2025 regulations to tackle predatory pricing and deep discounting, marking a shift toward sector-neutral oversight.
India has introduced key trade facilitation measures, including simplified procedures for the temporary import of air cargo containers, waiver of transshipment permit fees, and online filing of transshipment applications.
India has introduced the GST Appellate Tribunal (Procedure) Rules, 2025—an extensive framework defining the tribunal’s operations, including procedures for filing, processing, and resolving GST-related appeals in the country.
Introducing the India Manufacturing Tracker 2025 by India Briefing—your go-to source for real-time updates on the country's industrial production, emerging trends, and key sector insights.
India’s luxury car market is expanding rapidly, driven by EV adoption, foreign investment, and trade policy reforms. Explore key trends, FDI data, OEM strategies, and the impact of FTAs shaping the future of the sector.
Apple's partner company Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., best known as Foxconn, is set to invest US$1.5 billion into its Indian subsidiary. We note major contract manufacturers of Apple products in India and list their locations and investment scope.
According to a market intelligence report released by S&P Global on May 19, 2025, India’s manufacturing sector is gaining momentum, positioning it as an attractive hub for foreign investors.
The Union Cabinet approved the sixth semiconductor unit under the India Semiconductor Mission. We track India's efforts to facilitate foreign investment into its indigenous semiconductor industry.
We answer some frequently asked questions foreign hiring managers may have regarding the minimum wage in India. In April 2025, Delhi revised the monthly minimum wages of all categories of workers in the state, effective April 1, 2025.
The India–UK FTA, finalized on May 6, 2025, targets implementation in the next 15 months, aiming to enhance trade, reduce tariffs on 90 percent of goods, improve market access, and create jobs in both countries.
India’s semiconductor sector is growing rapidly with a focus on skilling, gender diversity, and global workforce readiness amid rising investments and manufacturing expansion.
Learn how Indian businesses are prioritizing workplace mental health through strategic policies, legal frameworks, and CSR initiatives to boost employee well-being and productivity.
India’s tech sector is witnessing a major workforce hiring shift in 2025, led by the rise of GCCs, changing business models, and AI adoption.
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