The February 14, 2025, meeting between Prime Minister Modi and President Trump reaffirmed the India-US partnership, outlining ambitious objectives for enhanced cooperation across key sectors.
We provide key updates on India’s Income Tax Bill 2025, which aims to simplify tax laws, remove outdated provisions, and introduce a unified tax year.
Karnataka’s 2025 Investor Summit has drawn US$115 billion in investments, alongside the launch of its Industrial Policy 2025-30 to boost its manufacturing capabilities.
India's Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has extended the deadline for small- and medium-sized pharmaceutical companies to comply with revised GMP compliance under Schedule M to December 31, 2025, following industry appeals.
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Sign Up NowThe February 14, 2025, meeting between Prime Minister Modi and President Trump reaffirmed the India-US partnership, outlining ambitious objectives for enhanced cooperation across key sectors.
Karnataka’s 2025 Investor Summit has drawn US$115 billion in investments, alongside the launch of its Industrial Policy 2025-30 to boost its manufacturing capabilities.
India and Slovakia enjoy a diversified partnership that spans the economic, defense, and technological domains.
India’s Union Budget 2025-26 proposes cutting seven aditional customs tariff rates for industrial goods, reducing total slabs to eight, including a zero rate.
As India pushes for more investment and modernization of its food processing and agriculture industries, the production of makhana (fox nut) has received a boost in the Union Budget 2025-26.
India's Union Budget 2025-26 has introduced personal income tax changes under the new regime to spur middle-class spending and boost economic growth.
India's Union Budget for 2025-26 introduces key revisions to taxation policies, along with provisions targeting focus industries and MSMEs. The overarching goal is to further simplify business regulations, stimulate middle-class consumption, and promote innovation.
India’s CBDT has issued clarification stating that investments from Mauritius, Cyprus, and Singapore before April 1, 2017, retain favorable capital gains tax rates, even if aimed at tax benefits.
The 2025 edition of 'An Introduction to Doing Business in India' provides valuable insights for businesses navigating India’s dynamic market, and covers macroeconomic as well as technical considerations like company setup, tax and audit, HR and payroll.
We discuss the key aspects of tax residency and PoEM rules in India for businesses operating here to adhere to tax regulations and avoid unforseen tax liabilities.
We provide key updates on India’s Income Tax Bill 2025, which aims to simplify tax laws, remove outdated provisions, and introduce a unified tax year.
India's Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has extended the deadline for small- and medium-sized pharmaceutical companies to comply with revised GMP compliance under Schedule M to December 31, 2025, following industry appeals.
We examine non-compliance actions that may be identified during the dealmaking process in India and their implications for foreign investors.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has set July 1 as the annual date for enforcing any amendments to the food labeling regulations.
BIS certification ensures product quality, safety, and compliance with Indian standards. Learn about mandatory and voluntary certification schemes, including ISI, CRS, and hallmarking, for manufacturers, importers, and retailers.
Karnataka’s 2025 Investor Summit has drawn US$115 billion in investments, alongside the launch of its Industrial Policy 2025-30 to boost its manufacturing capabilities.
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 Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) market is set to grow from US$15.63 billion in 2023 to US$44.63 billion by 2029. We discuss some of the key drivers behind this expansion.
Discover how integrating key strategies into India's services sector can help companies enhance branding, boost loyalty, retain talent, drive innovation, meet ESG goals, strengthen stakeholder ties, and ensure long-term success.
As India pushes for more investment and modernization of its food processing and agriculture industries, the production of makhana (fox nut) has received a boost in the Union Budget 2025-26.
India has introduced a tax relief measure for highly skilled foreign engineers, tech experts, and support teams. This new policy will allow companies to bring in specialists, including those from China, for short-term assignments.
We discuss how domestic and foreign companies operating in India can strengthen their employee retention by tapping into diverse retirement plans that provide the workforce with long-term financial security and optimize tax efficiency.
India's Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act and its corresponding Rules require a mandatory annual report to be submitted by the employer to the District Officer and is also part of reporting obligations to the Registrar of Companies.
India's Union Budget for 2025-26 introduces key revisions to taxation policies, along with provisions targeting focus industries and MSMEs. The overarching goal is to further simplify business regulations, stimulate middle-class consumption, and promote innovation.
The 2025 edition of 'An Introduction to Doing Business in India' provides valuable insights for businesses navigating India’s dynamic market, and covers macroeconomic as well as technical considerations like company setup, tax and audit, HR and payroll.
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