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MCA Extends Companies Compliance Facilitation Scheme 2026 to 15 September
India's Union Ministry of Corporate Affairs extends the Companies Compliance Facilitation Scheme 2026 (CCFS 2026) deadline to 15 September 2026, giving firms additional time to regularise eligible delayed statutory filings at reduced fees.
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India Market Entry in Motion: Trade, Distribution, FTAs, and Scale-Up Strategy
In this edition of India Briefing Magazine, we outline foreign companies through the process of entering the Indian market via exports and other indirect channels and transitioning to a local presence as their operations grow.
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Maintaining Food Processing Quality Standards in India Amid FSSAI Crackdown
India’s food processing industry faces increasing FSSAI scrutiny, covering food quality, inspections, labelling, hygiene, penalties, enforcement actions, and key compliance requirements for manufacturers.
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Establishing a BIS-Recognised Testing Facility in India for Foreign Companies
Foreign companies looking to establish laboratory facilities in India can assess the BIS Laboratory Recognition Scheme, testing scope, accreditation requirements, and market entry considerations.
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Corporate Social Responsibility in India
India became one of the first countries to mandate corporate social responsibility (CSR) on 1 April 2014. We discuss corporate spending trends and compliance requirements under India's CSR regime.
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Appointing an Indian National as a Director of a Foreign Company: FEMA and Tax Considerations
Can an Indian resident serve as a foreign company director? Learn about the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) 1999, tax obligations, permanent establishment (PE), and place of effective management (POEM).
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How to Execute a PD Bond for SVB Proceedings in India
Learn how a provisional duty (PD) bond works in Special Valuation Branch (SVB) cases in India, including provisional assessment, electronic bond execution, bank guarantees, ICEGATE procedures, and final duty assessment.
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Common Customs Valuation Errors That Trigger SVB Scrutiny in India
Learn the most common customs valuation mistakes that trigger Special Valuation Branch (SVB) scrutiny in India, including royalty payments, related-party pricing, assists, and customs compliance risks.