Other Briefings
India Withdraws Textile Machinery Safety QCO: Implications for Manufacturers and Importers
India has withdrawn the 2024 QCO on machinery and electrical equipment, removing compliance requirements for imported textile machinery. Know the key implications for textile manufacturers and investors.
What India’s Tech Sector Wants from the Union Budget 2026: Fintech, SaaS & AI Priorities
In the upcoming Union Budget 2026, policymakers are expected to sharpen their focus on digital public infrastructure and technology-led growth, signaling a strategic push to deepen economic productivity, strengthen platform-based ecosystems, and crowd in private investment.
India’s Semiconductor Sector: Tracking Government Support and Investment Trends
India is fast-tracking its semiconductor drive in 2025 through key investments and global tie-ups, including the latest collaboration between Tata Electronics and Bosch, announced on July 17, 2025.
An Introduction to Doing Business in India 2026 – New Publication Out Now
The 2026 edition of ‘An Introduction to Doing Business in India’ provides practical insights for foreign firms and investors navigating India’s fast-evolving market, covering key policy developments and essential legal and operational areas such as company incorporation, taxation, audit, and HR and payroll.
Inside India’s US$4.9 Billion Strategy to Build a Competitive Shipbuilding Industry
India has released operational guidelines for two new shipbuilding schemes, SBFAS and SbDS, with a combined outlay of approximately US$4.9 billion, outlining financial incentives, infrastructure support, and policy measures aimed at strengthening its shipbuilding sector.
India Advances Electronics Manufacturing with INR 418.63 Billion Investment in New ECMS Approvals
India has approved 22 new proposals under the third tranche of the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS). We assess investment implications.
India’s Textile PLI Scheme: Extended Window till March 31
India has extended the application window for the Textile PLI Scheme to March 31, 2026. Businesses in the textile sector should act quickly to secure incentives for scaling production and strengthening export competitiveness.
India–New Zealand FTA: Financial Services Annex Unlocks Market Access for Banks, Fintech, and Digital Payments
The Financial Services Annex in the India–New Zealand FTA covers banking, insurance, fintech, digital payments, data, and back-office services, going beyond WTO GATS commitments.
