Other Briefings
Reviewing Legal Mandates and Workplace Policy on Maternity Benefits in India
India’s Supreme Court has clarified maternity benefits, reshaping employer obligations under the Maternity Benefit Act. Learn how this impacts HR policies, compliance, and labor costs.
A Guide to Minimum Wage in India in 2025
We answer some frequently asked questions foreign hiring managers may have regarding the minimum wage in India. In April 2025, Delhi revised the monthly minimum wages of all categories of workers in the state, effective April 1, 2025.
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.
Skilling and Diversity Takes Centre Stage in India’s Semiconductor Landscape
India’s semiconductor sector is growing rapidly with a focus on skilling, gender diversity, and global workforce readiness amid rising investments and manufacturing expansion.
Mental Health at Work: A Strategic Priority for Businesses in India
Learn how Indian businesses are prioritizing workplace mental health through strategic policies, legal frameworks, and CSR initiatives to boost employee well-being and productivity.
India’s Tech Workforce Shifts as GCCs Outpace Traditional IT Firms
India’s tech sector is witnessing a major workforce hiring shift in 2025, led by the rise of GCCs, changing business models, and AI adoption.
India Offers Tax Relief for Foreign Tech Experts to Boost Electronics Manufacturing Sector
India has introduced a tax relief measure for highly skilled foreign engineers, tech experts, and support teams. This new policy will allow companies to bring in specialists, including those from China, for short-term assignments.
Employee Retention Strategy in India: Corporate Sector Explores New Retirement Options in 2025
We discuss how domestic and foreign companies operating in India can strengthen their employee retention by tapping into diverse retirement plans that provide the workforce with long-term financial security and optimize tax efficiency.
