India Updates Specialty Steel PLI Scheme to Drive Investments
India has updated its PLI Scheme for Specialty Steel (PLI Scheme 1.1) with aims to make the sector more investor-friendly and encourage greater participation of manufacturers.
Corporate Social Responsibility in India
India became one of the first countries to mandate corporate social responsibility (CSR) on April 1, 2014. Certain companies are required to allocate a portion of their profits to areas such as education, poverty alleviation, gender equality, and hunger mitigation programs. We discuss corporate spending trends and compliance requirements under India’s CSR regime.
India’s Draft DPDP Rules, 2025 Released for Public Review
India has released the much awaited draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules (DPDP Rules), 2025, providing detailed guidelines on notice requirements, consent management, security safeguards, and handling personal data breaches, among other provisions. All stakeholders are advised to read the fine print and prepare for compliance in advance. The draft is open for public review till February 18, 2025.
Pharmaceutical SMEs in India Gain Time to Meet Enhanced GMP Standards Under Revised Schedule M
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.
India Manufacturing Tracker: 2024-25
Introducing the India Manufacturing Tracker 2024-25 by India Briefing—your go-to source for real-time updates on the country’s industrial production, emerging trends, and key sector insights.
SEBI Unveils Integrated Filing Framework for Listed Entities, Mandates Secretarial Audits
SEBI has updated the Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements (LODR) regulations with an integrated filing framework, streamlining compliance and disclosures, effective December 31, 2024
Tax Residency and PoEM in India: An Overview
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.
India’s Economic Report Card for 2024: FDI, Trade, and Infrastructure Growth
We recap key progress made by the Indian economy during 2024, highlighting financial sector stability, FDI inflows, strong exports, infrastructure spending, and regulatory developments.