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India and MERCOSUR Advance Trade Facilitation and PTA Expansion
India and MERCOSUR signed a protocol on 14 September 2026, giving electronic Certificates of Origin the same legal status as paper certificates under their existing Preferential Trade Agreement. In parallel, the two parties also seek to expand the scope of the India-MERCOSUR PTA.
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BRICS Summit 2026: Key Outcomes and Their Implications for India
The 2026 BRICS Summit in India advanced initiatives on trade, investment, manufacturing, MSME financing, financial cooperation, and supply-chain resilience, with implications for India’s global economic engagement.
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India Manufacturing Tracker 2026
India Manufacturing Tracker 2026 brings you real-time updates on industry performance, manufacturing activity, PMI data, CAPEX spending, and policy support.
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GIFT IFSC Expands Role as India’s International Banking and Capital-Raising Hub
India's GIFT IFSC expands cross-border banking activity, with US$52.82 billion disbursed under the FCNR(B) swap facility and strong ECB and bond activity.
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India Market Entry in Motion: Trade, Distribution, FTAs, and Scale-Up Strategy
In this edition of India Briefing Magazine, we outline foreign companies through the process of entering the Indian market via exports and other indirect channels and transitioning to a local presence as their operations grow.
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How to Execute a PD Bond for SVB Proceedings in India
Learn how a provisional duty (PD) bond works in Special Valuation Branch (SVB) cases in India, including provisional assessment, electronic bond execution, bank guarantees, ICEGATE procedures, and final duty assessment.
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How Foreign Companies Move from Distributor-Led Sales to Direct India Operations
Foreign companies often enter India through distributors or resellers before setting up direct operations. We explain when to make the shift, key compliance considerations, and lessons from global brands in India.
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Investing in South India: Comparing States, Sectors, and Opportunities for Foreign Firms
This article compares South India’s five principal investment destinations, examining their economic strengths, infrastructure, incentives, industry clusters, and suitability for different multinational operating models.