Other Briefings
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.
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.
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.
India Introduces Electronic Voluntary Duty Payment Records for EODC Processing
India’s Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has introduced an electronic system for voluntary duty payment records. This is to simplify EODC processing under the Advance Authorisation (AA) and Export Promotion Capital Goods (EPCG) Schemes.
Investing in Anantapur: Andhra Pradesh’s Emerging Industrial Hub
Anantapur offers opportunities across renewable energy, cement supply chains, agribusiness and industrial services. We assess its infrastructure, emerging projects, incentives and operational constraints.
How India’s New Inventory-Based E-Commerce Export Framework Works for Businesses
India has operationalized its inventory-based e-commerce export framework on August 5, 2026. Learn the registration process, operating model, compliance requirements, and key business obligations.
India Eases FDI Rules for Inventory-Based E-Commerce Exports
India will allow foreign-funded e-commerce companies to own inventory of Indian-made goods exclusively for export, under DPIIT’s Press Note 3 issued on July 23, 2026.
Related-Party Imports into India: How to Prepare for an SVB Review
Learn how India’s Special Valuation Branch (SVB) reviews related-party imports, customs pricing, royalties, transfer pricing, and supporting documentation.
