Other Briefings
Indian Cities Outpace Major Global Destinations in Tech Talent and Labor Index
According to Colliers’ 2025 report, India is strengthening its position as a global technology talent hub, with Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Delhi-NCR leading in talent acquisition, workforce quality, and office space demand.
Tamil Nadu Permits 24×7 Business Operations: What Employers Must Know
Under the latest directives, India’s southern state of Tamil Nadu now allows business operations with 10 or more employees to operate 24×7, effective June 5, 2025. We guide you on the labor rules, safety norms, and compliance requirements.
Hiring Employees in India: A 2025 Guide for Global Businesses
We explore key regulations, contract types, and compliance requirements for hiring employees in India in 2025—essential guidance for global businesses entering or expanding their presence in the country.
India-UK FTA Finalized After Three Years of Negotiations
The India–UK FTA, finalized on May 6, 2025, targets implementation in the next 15 months, aiming to enhance trade, reduce tariffs on 90 percent of goods, improve market access, and create jobs in both countries.
India’s Employment Linked Incentive Scheme Targets 35 Million Jobs Over Two Years
India’s Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme, launched on July 1, 2025, offers incentives to first-time employees and employers. The scheme benefits shall apply to positions created between August 1, 2025, and July 31, 2027.
India’s Project Visa: A Specialized Gateway for Foreign Skilled Professionals
India’s Project Visa offers a streamlined legal route for bringing in skilled foreign professionals for project-based work. Discover how it works, who qualifies, and what businesses need to know to remain compliant.
India to Mandate Disclosure of Workplace Harassment, Maternity Compliance in Board Reports
Effective July 14, 2025, listed companies in India must report workplace harassment complaints and maternity benefit compliance in board reports, per new Ministry of Corporate Affairs amendments to the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2025.
Revisiting the Role of Company Secretaries in India’s 2025 Compliance Ecosystem
India’s Income-Tax Bill 2025 excludes company secretaries from the definition of “accountant,” raising concerns amid growing compliance demands. We explore the implications of the move for India’s corporate compliance framework.
