India’s Passport Status in 2025: New Developments and Business Opportunities
India’s passport ranking rose to 76th in 2025, granting visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 58 destinations. We examine India’s 2025 passport status — expanded visa access and recent changes in passport categories and issuance systems.
India’s Textile PLI Scheme: Extended Window Offers Fresh Entry Opportunity
India has extended the application window for the Textile PLI Scheme to September 30, 2025. Businesses in the textile sector should act quickly to secure incentives for scaling production and strengthening export competitiveness.
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.
India’s Beauty & Personal Care Boom in 2025: Strategic Insights for Global Investors
India’s beauty and personal care market is expected to reach nearly US$48.5 billion by 2033, driven by luxury brand expansion, natural products, digital personalization, and sustainability-focused strategies.
India Manufacturing Tracker 2025
Introducing the India Manufacturing Tracker 2025 by India Briefing—your go-to source for real-time updates on the country’s industrial production, emerging trends, and key sector insights.
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.
Winners and Losers: India’s Online Gaming Bill Elevates E-Sports, Bans Real-Money Gaming
India is set to implement the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, creating a framework to promote e-sports while banning real-money and betting games, with strict financial restrictions and heavy penalties for violations.
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.