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| | | | India and Germany are recalibrating their bilateral trade and economic engagement alongside India’s accelerated push to conclude a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Union. Germany is a key European export destination for India, while German exports to India remain closely aligned with demand for advanced machinery, technology, and capital goods. | | | | | Foreign companies operating in India face persistent compliance challenges stemming from overlapping filing obligations, evolving treaty interpretations, and heightened enforcement around transfer pricing and Permanent Establishment (PE) risks. In 2026, corporate tax compliance is core governance priority with direct implications for cash flow, audit exposure, and reputational risk. | | | | | Gujarat has introduced a 2025 ordinance to modernize its Shops and Establishments framework. The update revises key compliance parameters, including employee thresholds for coverage, permissible working hours, overtime provisions, and enhanced safeguards for women employees, with direct implications for employer compliance planning. | | | | | The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between India and Oman marks a major milestone in bilateral economic relations. Under the agreement, India offers tariff liberalization on 77.79 percent of tariff lines, covering 94.81 percent of imports from Oman by value. The CEPA is expected to support diversified export growth across major sectors. | | | | | India’s economy is projected to grow by 7.4 percent in FY 2025–26, according to the First Advance Estimates released by the Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation (MoSPI). The forecast reflects sustained investment momentum and continued resilience in manufacturing and services, despite global economic uncertainties. | | | | | The Asia Manufacturing Index 2026 reveals a more competitive regional landscape, with China leading, Malaysia rising to second place, and India remaining in sixth. Enhanced features provide deeper insights for strategic manufacturing and supply chain planning. |
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COMPLIMENTARY BUSINESS RESOURCES: |  | | | | | This latest edition of An Introduction to Doing Business in India provides a clear, practical roadmap to navigating GST 2.0 reforms, the full rollout of the four Labor Codes, the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules 2025, and updates to incorporation processes, entity selection, audit requirements, and financial reporting. | | | | | This 2026 edition of An Introduction to Doing Business in China provides practical guidance to help investors and executives navigate China’s evolving business environment with confidence. |
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