India and Singapore are deepening their bilateral partnership, highlighted by the Green Digital Shipping Corridor agreement signed on March 25, 2025, to drive decarbonization and technological advancement in the maritime sector.
Two new bills were proposed during the winter session of the Indian Parliament, aiming to enhance the country's global maritime competitiveness and boost domestic waterway trade.
We track India's efforts to facilitate foreign investment into its indigenous semiconductor industry (developing fabs. chip design, ATMP).
India’s CBDT has issued clarification stating that investments from Mauritius, Cyprus, and Singapore before April 1, 2017, retain favorable capital gains tax rates, even if aimed at tax benefits.
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Sign Up NowIndia and Singapore are deepening their bilateral partnership, highlighted by the Green Digital Shipping Corridor agreement signed on March 25, 2025, to drive decarbonization and technological advancement in the maritime sector.
India is pushing for an exemption from US tariffs on steel and aluminum exports as trade officials meet for negotiations. With rising trade barriers, the move aims to protect India's metal industry.
India’s new CAROTAR Rules require Proof of Origin instead of traditional certificates. Understand the compliance impact, documentation updates, and industry concerns.
With leadership change in Canada and shifting global trade trends, India and Canada are strengthening bilateral ties through strategic economic engagement.
India and New Zealand have revived FTA talks after over a decade, aiming to finalize the deal within 60 days, boosting their economic partnership.
India's CBDT is inviting public feedback on the proposed Income Tax Bill, 2025, aimed at modernizing the country's tax system. A dedicated feedback link is now live on the Income Tax Department’s e-filing portal since March 8, 2025.
Learn about advance tax filing in India for FY 2024–25, eligibility criteria, due dates, payment schedule, and how to avoid interest penalties under the Income Tax Act.
India’s Income Tax Bill 2025 updates tax residency rules, including a new 120-day rule for high-income NRIs and PIOs. Learn how these changes may impact your tax status from April 1, 2026.
We provide key updates on India’s Income Tax Bill 2025, which aims to simplify tax laws, remove outdated provisions, and introduce a unified tax year.
India's Union Budget 2025-26 has introduced personal income tax changes under the new regime to spur middle-class spending and boost economic growth.
India’s new CAROTAR Rules require Proof of Origin instead of traditional certificates. Understand the compliance impact, documentation updates, and industry concerns.
India's Immigration and Foreigners Bill 2025 introduces major immigration reforms to boost ease of doing business, attract foreign investment, streamline visa processes, and enhance digital immigration management systems.
India is assessing stakeholder feedback on its Draft Digital Competition Bill, underscoring its aim to establish balanced legislation and equitable digital market practices.
India updates passport rules in 2025 with stricter documentation, digital upgrades, and privacy enhancements for individuals and businesses.
India now allows select GST registration applicants to complete biometric verification at GSK within their home state, effective March 3, 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.
We track India's efforts to facilitate foreign investment into its indigenous semiconductor industry (developing fabs. chip design, ATMP).
India's venture capital market rebounded in 2024, hitting US$13.7 billion in funding, led by rapid growth in the quick commerce sector.
India Briefing explores the economic impact of India's service sector as its PMI climbs to 59.0 in February 2025, driven by rising domestic and international demand.
India's central government has increased the PLI budget for FY 2025-26, enhancing allocations for key sectors such as automobiles, IT electronics, and textiles.
We answer some frequently asked questions foreign hiring managers may have regarding the minimum wage in India. In January 2025, Meghalaya became the latest region to revise the minimum wages of all categories of workers in the state.
India’s tech sector is witnessing a major workforce hiring shift in 2025, led by the rise of GCCs, changing business models, and AI adoption.
India has introduced a tax relief measure for highly skilled foreign engineers, tech experts, and support teams. This new policy will allow companies to bring in specialists, including those from China, for short-term assignments.
We discuss how domestic and foreign companies operating in India can strengthen their employee retention by tapping into diverse retirement plans that provide the workforce with long-term financial security and optimize tax efficiency.
India's Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act and its corresponding Rules require a mandatory annual report to be submitted by the employer to the District Officer and is also part of reporting obligations to the Registrar of Companies.
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