Other BriefingsIndia’s New Income-tax Act: A Compliance Guide for Companies
Starting FY 2026-27, businesses operating in India are required to comply with the Income-tax Act, 2025 and the Income-tax Rules, 2026. The new direct tax framework provides greater clarity on tax obligations and facilitates the transition to digital filing systems.
Rethinking Payroll Under India's Income Tax Rules 2026: Employer Accountability in Salary and TDS
Ensure 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.
TDS Compliance & DTAA Optimization: A Guide to India’s Income-tax Act, 2025 for FY 2026-27
A comprehensive guide to India’s new TDS regime in FY 2026-27 for businesses and foreign investors. Learn about withholding tax on debt, capital gains, and technical services under the Income-tax Act, 2025.
Private Limited vs LLP vs OPC in India: Complete Guide for Foreign Investors
Learn how to choose between Private Limited Company, LLP, or OPC when starting a business in India. Read our essential guide for foreign investors, entrepreneurs, and global companies entering India’s fast-growing market.
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India’s New Income-tax Act: A Compliance Guide for Companies
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2026 HR Guide to Salary Structuring in India: The 50% Basic Pay Rule and PF Compliance
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How to Read the Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026: Less Prosecution, More Accountability
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Labor Compliance Calendar for Liaison Offices in India (FY 2026–27)
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India-Romania Bilateral and Economic Ties: Trade Trends and Business Opportunities in 2026
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Economy & Trade
India-Romania Bilateral and Economic Ties: Trade Trends and Business Opportunities in 2026
Apr 22We examine how India and Romania are strengthening their economic partnership in 2026 through increased diplomatic engagement and evolving trade dynamics, with expanding cooperation across trade, technology, and skills mobility.
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Import-Export Procedures in India: 2026 Edition
Economy & Trade Apr 20India’s import-export procedures in 2026 are fully digitized, with streamlined customs systems, IEC-based registration, and real-time compliance under FTP 2023. Businesses must follow standardized classification and digital processes to manage trade efficiently and stay compliant.
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How Danish Companies Can Invest in India: FTA, Manufacturing, and Entry Strategy
Economy & Trade Apr 17India offers Danish companies export access under the India–EU Free Trade Agreement and manufacturing scale. Explore sectors, states, and market entry strategies.
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India’s Trade Performance in FY 2025-26: Moderate Export Growth Amid Shifting Trade Dynamics
Economy & Trade Apr 17India’s total exports hit US$860.09 billion in FY 2025-26, led by a 7.94 percent surge in services. Explore the full breakdown of merchandise trends and key growth drivers amid global geopolitical shifts.
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Honey Harvest 2026: Why the World is Looking to India to Fill the "Honey Gap"
Economy & Trade Apr 15India has extended the natural honey MEP to US$1,400/MT until Dec 31, 2026. Learn how India’s honey industry is scaling global exports, improving producer price transmission, and capturing new opportunities in a disrupted international market.
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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 New Income-tax Act: A Compliance Guide for Companies
Apr 27Starting FY 2026-27, businesses operating in India are required to comply with the Income-tax Act, 2025 and the Income-tax Rules, 2026. The new direct tax framework provides greater clarity on tax obligations and facilitates the transition to digital filing systems.
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Labor Compliance Calendar for Liaison Offices in India (FY 2026–27)
Tax & Accounting Apr 22Liaison Offices (LOs) in India must follow the FY 2026-27 compliance calendar covering labor codes and the new income tax framework. Key requirements include RBI/FEMA reporting, quarterly TDS filings, and state-specific Shops & Establishments Act.
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TDS Compliance & DTAA Optimization: A Guide to India’s Income-tax Act, 2025 for FY 2026-27
Tax & Accounting Apr 10A comprehensive guide to India’s new TDS regime in FY 2026-27 for businesses and foreign investors. Learn about withholding tax on debt, capital gains, and technical services under the Income-tax Act, 2025.
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Income Tax Assessment in India (2025-26): Scrutiny Timelines & New Reassessment Rules
Tax & Accounting Apr 08Gain a clear understanding of the transition to the Income-tax Act, 2025, including the revised tax assessment framework, scrutiny timelines, and reassessment provisions.
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OIDAR Compliance in India: GST Registration, NTOR Rules, and Key Risks for Digital Service Providers
Tax & Accounting Apr 07Supplying digital services to India? Even a single B2C transaction can trigger GST registration—understand OIDAR rules, NTOR risks, and compliance requirements.
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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
India’s New Income-tax Act: A Compliance Guide for Companies
Apr 27Starting FY 2026-27, businesses operating in India are required to comply with the Income-tax Act, 2025 and the Income-tax Rules, 2026. The new direct tax framework provides greater clarity on tax obligations and facilitates the transition to digital filing systems.
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2026 HR Guide to Salary Structuring in India: The 50% Basic Pay Rule and PF Compliance
Legal & Regulatory Apr 24Restructure your payroll to align with India’s four new Labor Codes. Calculate the 50 percent wage threshold, standardize employee allowances, and ensure full statutory compliance for the 2026-27 fiscal year.
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How to Read the Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026: Less Prosecution, More Accountability
Legal & Regulatory Apr 23India’s Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill 2026 proposes updates to the Companies Act, 2013, and LLP Act, 2008, decriminalizing routine compliance lapses while tightening oversight of auditors, valuers, and directors.
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Ascentium Acquires Dezan Shira & Associates, Expanding its Footprint to 27 Markets and Strengthening Corporate Services Capabilities
Legal & Regulatory Apr 21Ascentium, a leading global business services platform headquartered in Singapore, has completed its acquisition of Dezan Shira & Associates, a multi-disciplinary professional services firm with more than three decades of experience advising foreign investors across Asia.
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Import-Export Procedures in India: 2026 Edition
Legal & Regulatory Apr 20India’s import-export procedures in 2026 are fully digitized, with streamlined customs systems, IEC-based registration, and real-time compliance under FTP 2023. Businesses must follow standardized classification and digital processes to manage trade efficiently and stay compliant.
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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 Semiconductor Sector: Tracking Government Support and Investment Trends
Apr 16India’s semiconductor sector in 2026 is gaining momentum with the notification of Tata’s Dholera fab SEZ on April 9, 2026, supported by policy reforms, new investments, and expanding chip assembly and design capabilities.
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Honey Harvest 2026: Why the World is Looking to India to Fill the "Honey Gap"
Industries Apr 15India has extended the natural honey MEP to US$1,400/MT until Dec 31, 2026. Learn how India’s honey industry is scaling global exports, improving producer price transmission, and capturing new opportunities in a disrupted international market.
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India Notifies Dholera SEZ in Boost for Semiconductor Ecosystem
Industries Apr 14India notifies the Dholera SEZ in April 2026, establishing a premier global hub for semiconductor and electronics manufacturing. The 66-hectare zone features on-site customs (ICD) and strategic connectivity in the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor.
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India's Food Processing Industry in 2026: Growth Trends, PLI Impact, and Export Performance
Industries Apr 13India’s food processing industry in 2026 is expanding steadily, driven by PLI incentives, rising foreign direct investments, export growth, and strong domestic demand, positioning it as a key engine of value addition and employment.
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US Pharma Tariff 2026: Decoding the 100% Patented Drug Levy and the Generic Exemption
Industries Apr 03The US administration under President Donald J. Trump has implemented a 100% tariff on patented pharma products to curb import dependence. While Indian generics are exempt for now, a one-year review and API onshoring rules signal long-term shifts.
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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
2026 HR Guide to Salary Structuring in India: The 50% Basic Pay Rule and PF Compliance
Apr 24Restructure your payroll to align with India’s four new Labor Codes. Calculate the 50 percent wage threshold, standardize employee allowances, and ensure full statutory compliance for the 2026-27 fiscal year.
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A Guide to Minimum Wage in India in 2026
HR & Payroll Apr 14We address frequently asked questions that foreign hiring managers may have about minimum wages in India. In 2026, several states and jurisdictions have revised their rates, with Uttar Pradesh among the latest to increase its minimum wage ceiling.
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Remote Work in India: Legal Framework, Employee Rights, and Compliance Guide for Employers
HR & Payroll Apr 02Navigate WFH and remote work compliance in India under the new 2026 Labor Codes. Learn about employer obligations for payroll, provident fund (PF), tax, and employee rights.
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Employee Termination in India: Settlement Timelines, Retrenchment Rules, and Employer Compliance
HR & Payroll 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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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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