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New Drug Manufacturing Rules 2026: India’s 3-Tier Change Classification & DCGI Licensing Overhaul
Navigate the 2026 drug manufacturing reforms: a guide to India's mandatory pharma change reporting, 3-tier risk classifications, and standardized Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) licensing norms.
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Investing in Sriperumbudur: Tamil Nadu’s High-Value Manufacturing Corridor
Sriperumbudur in Tamil Nadu is one of India’s most strategic high-value corridors, propelled by electronics production and a strong global OEM presence, including Foxconn. The region offers a scalable and de-risked platform for investment in India through 2026.
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What Counts as an “Industry” Under Indian Law? Supreme Court to Decide on 17-18 March
India’s Supreme Court will revisit the definition of “industry” under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, a ruling that could directly influence the interpretation and implementation of the Industrial Relations Code, 2020.
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India’s Orange Economy: Creative Industries Outlook After Budget 2026
As of 2026, India’s orange economy is emerging as a high-growth services opportunity, spanning media, live concerts, AVGC, and creative industries, supported by policy reform.
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India Fast-Tracks New Drug & Clinical Trial Approvals with 2026 NDCT Amendments
India’s 2026 amendments to the New Drug and Clinical Trials (NDCT) Rules, 2019, materially improve the operating environment for pharmaceutical companies, contract manufacturers, and foreign investors by compressing approval timelines and reducing pre-licensing bottlenecks.
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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.
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India’s New Insurance FDI Framework Takes Effect from February 5, 2026
India’s liberalized insurance foreign direct investment (FDI) regime is now operational, allowing up to 100 percent foreign ownership from February 5, 2026, under the amended insurance laws.
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Budget 2026 Resets GIFT City Economics for Banks with 20-Year IBU Tax Holiday
India’s Union Budget 2026 proposes a 20-year tax holiday during a 25-year period for International Banking Units in GIFT City, followed by a concessional 15 percent tax rate.