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Karnataka Global Capability Center Policy 2024-2029: Key Features
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India’s Tech Workforce Shifts as GCCs Outpace Traditional IT Firms
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India's Service Sector Outlook for FY 2025-26: Growth Drivers and Economic Impact
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India-US Trade Relations Under Trump’s Tariffs
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India's Semiconductor Sector: Tracking Government Support and Investment Trends
Industries Mar 06 -
Biometric Authentication for GST in India: Everything You Need to Know
Legal & Regulatory Mar 05
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Economy & Trade
India-US Trade Relations Under Trump’s Tariffs
Mar 06US President Donald J. Trump's recent announcement on the implementation of "reciprocal tariffs," set to take effect on April 2, 2025, marks a significant shift in the trade dynamics between India and the US.
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India's GDP Growth Projected at 6.5% for FY2024-25: Second Advance Estimates
Economy & Trade Feb 28As per the latest Second Advance Estimates of National Income, released by the National Statistics Office (NSO) on February 28, 2025, India's GDP is projected to grow by 6.5% in FY 2024–25.
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India's FTA Network: Updates in 2025
Economy & Trade Feb 21India is actively engaging in trade discussions with major partners such as the US, UK, EU, and ASEAN. We bring you the 2025 updates on India's evolving FTA landscape.
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Karnataka Global Investor Meet 2025: Over US$115 Billion in Investments Announced, Industrial Policy 2025-30 Unveiled
Economy & Trade Feb 19Karnataka’s 2025 Global Investor Meet attracted over US$115 billion in investments, alongside the launch of its Industrial Policy 2025-30 to boost its manufacturing and R&D capabilities.
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India-US Relations: Key Outcomes of Modi-Trump Meet
Economy & Trade Feb 14On February 13, 2025, PM Modi and President Trump discussed goals to strengthen bilateral ties and clarified mutual expectations. Discussions focused on trade, defense, energy, space, and supply chains.
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The Future of India-Singapore Ties: Collaboration in Green Energy, Technology, and ESG Sectors
Published: February 2025
With a strong focus on digital transformation and sustainable development, India and Singapore are l... -
Navigating India’s Export-Import Landscape: Customs, Trading, and Industrial Clusters
Published: November 2024In this edition of India Briefing Magazine, we explore India’s evolving trade landscape, focusing ...
Tax & Accounting
Understanding the New Tax Residency Rules for NRIs
Feb 26The Income Tax Bill 2025 introduces key changes to tax residency rules in India, impacting NRIs and PIOs by modifying stay duration thresholds, introducing deemed residency, and refining RNOR classification.
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India's New Income Tax Bill 2025: An Overview
Tax & Accounting Feb 13We 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.
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Personal Income Tax Changes in India Under the New Regime for FY 2025-26
Tax & Accounting Feb 05India's Union Budget 2025-26 has introduced personal income tax changes under the new regime to spur middle-class spending and boost economic growth.
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India’s Union Budget 2025-26 Highlights: Reforms to Drive Economic Growth, Manufacturing, Consumption
Tax & Accounting Feb 03India's Union Budget for 2025-26 introduces key revisions to taxation policies, along with provisions targeting focus industries and MSMEs. The overarching goal is to further simplify business regulations, stimulate middle-class consumption, and promote innovation.
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India Clarifies Tax Treaties with Mauritius, Cyprus, and Singapore
Tax & Accounting Jan 24India’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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Navigating India’s Export-Import Landscape: Customs, Trading, and Industrial Clusters
Published: November 2024In this edition of India Briefing Magazine, we explore India’s evolving trade landscape, focusing ... -
Goods and Services Taxes in India 2024
Published: April 2024India's Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime has significantly altered the landscape of indirect taxa...
Legal & Regulatory
Biometric Authentication for GST in India: Everything You Need to Know
Mar 05India now allows select GST registration applicants to complete biometric verification at GSK within their home state, effective March 3, 2025.
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Understanding the New Tax Residency Rules for NRIs
Legal & Regulatory Feb 26The Income Tax Bill 2025 introduces key changes to tax residency rules in India, impacting NRIs and PIOs by modifying stay duration thresholds, introducing deemed residency, and refining RNOR classification.
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BRSR Reporting in India: Key Changes to ESG Disclosures Introduced by SEBI
Legal & Regulatory Feb 20In December 2024, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) approved key decisions related to the BRSR Core framework, ESG disclosures for the value chain, and assurance requirements.
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Competition Commission of India Introduces Draft Regulations on Predatory Pricing
Legal & Regulatory Feb 18India's antitrust regulator, CCI, has unveiled draft regulations for 2025 to refine predatory pricing assessments, ensuring clearer guidelines for fair competition and regulatory transparency.
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Pharmaceutical SMEs in India Gain Time to Meet Enhanced GMP Standards Under Revised Schedule M
Legal & Regulatory Feb 13India's Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has extended the deadline for small- and medium-sized pharmaceutical companies to comply with revised GMP compliance under Schedule M to December 31, 2025, following industry appeals.
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Mergers and Acquisitions in India
Published: June 2022In this latest issue of India Briefing Magazine, we analyze the latest merger and acquisition (M&A) ...
Industries
India's Service Sector Outlook for FY 2025-26: Growth Drivers and Economic Impact
Mar 07India 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.
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India's Semiconductor Sector: Tracking Government Support and Investment Trends
Industries Mar 06We track India's efforts to facilitate foreign investment into its indigenous semiconductor industry (developing fabs. chip design, ATMP).
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India Hikes PLI Budget for FY2025-26 to Boost Growth in Key Sectors
Industries Mar 05India's central government has increased the PLI budget for FY 2025-26, enhancing allocations for key sectors such as automobiles, IT electronics, and textiles.
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Emerging Role of Tier 2 and 3 Cities in India’s Warehousing and Logistics Growth
Industries Mar 04India’s logistics and warehousing sector is expanding rapidly, with Tier 2 and 3 cities emerging as key hubs, with the domestic warehousing market estimated to reach a US$35 billion value by 2027.
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India’s Growing Power Sector in 2025: Investor Outlook
Industries Mar 03We explore India's evolving power sector, capacity expansion, and the growing shift towards renewable energy, including solar and wind power.
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The Future of India-Singapore Ties: Collaboration in Green Energy, Technology, and ESG Sectors
Published: February 2025With a strong focus on digital transformation and sustainable development, India and Singapore are l... -
Navigating India’s Export-Import Landscape: Customs, Trading, and Industrial Clusters
Published: November 2024In this edition of India Briefing Magazine, we explore India’s evolving trade landscape, focusing ...
HR & Payroll
India’s Tech Workforce Shifts as GCCs Outpace Traditional IT Firms
Mar 10India’s tech sector is witnessing a major workforce hiring shift in 2025, led by the rise of GCCs, changing business models, and AI adoption.
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India Offers Tax Relief for Foreign Tech Experts to Boost Electronics Manufacturing Sector
HR & Payroll Feb 11India 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.
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Employee Retention Strategy in India: Corporate Sector Explores New Retirement Options in 2025
HR & Payroll Feb 07We 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.
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India’s POSH Act: Annual Reporting Obligations and Proposed Amendments
HR & Payroll Feb 04India'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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India’s Union Budget 2025-26 Highlights: Reforms to Drive Economic Growth, Manufacturing, Consumption
HR & Payroll Feb 03India's Union Budget for 2025-26 introduces key revisions to taxation policies, along with provisions targeting focus industries and MSMEs. The overarching goal is to further simplify business regulations, stimulate middle-class consumption, and promote innovation.
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Optimizing Returns: Strategies for Success in India's Service Sector
Published: September 2024India's service sector is a dynamic driver of economic growth and a key destination for foreign dire... -
From Recruitment to Retention: India HR Insights for 2024
Published: June 2024This issue offers an essential guide for foreign invested firms to attract and retain the best talen...
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