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Doing Business in Maharashtra: Shops and Establishments Act Explained
The Maharashtra Shops and Establishments Act governs employment conditions and workplace compliance across covered establishments. Know the registration and intimation requirements, working hours, leave, employee records, insurance documentation, and key compliance obligations.
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Protecting Intellectual Property Rights Under the India-New Zealand FTA
The India-New Zealand FTA, now in effect, establishes an intellectual property framework covering trademarks, geographical indications, patents, industrial designs, copyright, and IP enforcement.
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New SEZ Amendments Introduce Greater Operational Flexibility for IFSC Units in India
The India SEZ Amendment Rules 2026 introduce targeted changes for IFSC units, including simplified documentation for funds, clearer service commencement rules and new letter of approval (LoA) renewal criteria for an IFSC units.
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Employment Visa Extension in India: What Expats and Employers Should Know
India's employment visa extension process allows eligible foreign nationals to extend their stay while continuing to work in the country. It covers e-FRRO applications, required employment and tax documents, travel restrictions, and visa expiry norms.
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India-Mauritius Tax Treaty Amendment Introduces New Anti-Abuse Test
The 2026 India-Mauritius tax treaty amendment introduces a new anti-abuse rule and Principal Purpose Test (PPT) to address treaty shopping and tax avoidance. Know how the changes affect treaty benefits for businesses and investors.
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India’s New E-Commerce Rules Raise Compliance Requirements for Online Platforms
India’s new Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) (Amendment) Rules 2026 take effect on 1 January 2027, requiring e-commerce operators to review pricing practices, platform design, seller disclosures, consumer data use, and fee structures.
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57th GST Council Meeting 2026 Recommends Changes to ITC, Refunds and GST Penalties
India’s 57th Goods and Services (GST) Council meeting on 8 October has recommended several major GST reforms in 2026 to simplify registration, improve return filing and input tax credit (ITC) reconciliation, and revise penalty and enforcement provisions.
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DPDP (Removal of Difficulties) Order 2026 Clarifies Consent and Data Audit Requirements in India
The DPDP (Removal of Difficulties) Order 2026 makes targeted amendments to India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 clarifying consent requirements and the scope of data audit obligations for Significant Data Fiduciaries.