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| | | | The 2026 edition of An Introduction to Doing Business in India is now available. The guide offers practical insights for foreign companies and investors navigating India’s evolving market environment. It covers recent policy developments and core legal and operational areas, including company incorporation, taxation and audit requirements, and HR and payroll frameworks. | | | | | India has extended the application deadline for the Textile Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme to March 31, 2026. The Ministry of Textiles has also introduced amendments covering man-made fiber (MMF) apparel, MMF fabrics, and technical textiles. These changes aim to encourage capacity expansion, technology upgrades, and export competitiveness. | | | | | The central government has issued detailed operational guidelines for two major shipbuilding initiatives, the Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme (SBFAS) and the Shipbuilding Development Scheme (SbDS). Together, these schemes are designed to expand domestic shipbuilding capacity, attract global players, and strengthen India’s position as a competitive maritime manufacturing hub. | | | | | India has approved 22 proposals under the third tranche of the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS). The projects are expected to attract investments of INR 418.63 billion and generate 33,791 direct jobs, reinforcing India’s push to deepen its electronics manufacturing ecosystem. | | | | | The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has revised director KYC requirements under the Companies Act, 2013. From March 31, 2026, directors will be required to complete KYC filings once every three years, replacing the earlier annual filing requirement. The change is expected to significantly reduce compliance burdens, particularly for individuals serving on multiple boards. | | | | | The central government has released draft rules for all four labor codes and opened a 45-day public consultation period. While the codes could become operational from around April 1, 2026, implementation timelines will vary by state, depending on when individual states notify their respective rules. |
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