Other Briefings
India Electrical Appliances QCO 2026: BIS Certification Guide for Foreign Manufacturers
India’s QCO 2026 mandates BIS certification for 90+ electrical appliances by October 1, 2026. Learn compliance requirements, risks, and market entry strategies.
Step-by-Step Guide to Entering the Indian Market for Australian Companies
Explore the key legal, tax, compliance, and strategic considerations for Australian companies entering India in 2026, including WOS setup, AI-ECTA benefits, concessional tax regimes, and state-level investment opportunities.
India’s New Online Gaming Act Takes Effect May 1, 2026: Key Changes Explained
India’s new Online Gaming Act 2025 takes effect May 1, 2026. Learn more about the Online Gaming Authority of India (OGAI) regulatory framework, e-sports registration, and the ban on online money games.
2026 HR Guide to Salary Structuring in India: The 50% Basic Pay Rule and PF Compliance
Restructure your payroll to align with India’s four new Labor Codes. Calculate the 50 percent wage threshold, standardize employee allowances, and ensure full statutory compliance for the 2026-27 fiscal year.
How to Read the Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026: Less Prosecution, More Accountability
India’s Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill 2026 proposes updates to the Companies Act, 2013, and LLP Act, 2008, decriminalizing routine compliance lapses while tightening oversight of auditors, valuers, and directors.
Ascentium Acquires Dezan Shira & Associates, Expanding its Footprint to 27 Markets and Strengthening Corporate Services Capabilities
Ascentium, a leading global business services platform headquartered in Singapore, has completed its acquisition of Dezan Shira & Associates, a multi-disciplinary professional services firm with more than three decades of experience advising foreign investors across Asia.
Import-Export Procedures in India: 2026 Edition
India’s import-export procedures in 2026 are fully digitized, with streamlined customs systems, IEC-based registration, and real-time compliance under FTP 2023. Businesses must follow standardized classification and digital processes to manage trade efficiently and stay compliant.
MCA Seeks Public Feedback to Simplify Corporate Filings Under Companies Act, 2013 — Deadline May 15
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) is seeking public feedback to modernize the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014, and rationalize the filing framework under the Companies Act, 2013. The consultation window is open on the IICA portal until May 15, 2026.
