Other Briefings
GST on Contract Employee Remuneration: Applicability, Rates, ITC, and Compliance
Understand how India’s goods and services tax (GST) is applicable to contract employees. Learn the difference between salaries, contract staffing, and manpower supply services, applicable tax rates, ITC eligibility, and key compliance considerations for businesses and investors.
India-UK Social Security Agreement: A Breakthrough for Indian Professionals and Employers
The India-UK social security agreement, called the Double Contribution Convention under the India-UK Comprehensive and Economic Trade Agreement (CETA), benefits employers and cross-border talents alike through payroll efficiencies and eliminating dual social security payments.
How Cultural Factors Can Impact Foreign Business Success in India
Foreign companies often fail in India due to cultural missteps. Discover key factors and strategies to align leadership, talent, and products with local realities.
Where the Jobs Are in 2025: Hiring Trends Across India
Hiring trends in 2025 reflect strong employer confidence as India ranked second out of 42 countries in Q3 FY26 hiring intent, led by business expansion and tech adoption, per a recent ManpowerGroup survey.
Tapping into India’s Tier 2 and Tier 3 Cities: A Practical Playbook for Foreign Investors
The latest edition of India Briefing magazine offers a practical guide to India’s evolving Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets, highlighting key investment hubs, entry strategies, and scalable business models to help global investors expand beyond metro cities.
Processing Payroll for Expats and Locals in India: Key Differences
Understand how payroll processing for expatriates in India differs from that of local employees, covering aspects such as tax residency, social security, reporting, and compliance.
India’s Emerging Enterprises: Charting the Next Decade of SME Growth
In this edition of India Briefing magazine, we explore India’s SME growth story—how enterprises are transforming through e-commerce, digital trade, innovative financing, and skill development, while embracing sustainability & global competitiveness.
India Overtime Regulations: What Employers and Employees Must Know
Gain a comprehensive understanding of overtime regulations in India, including legal requirements for double pay and key updates on working hours and state-specific overtime provisions.
