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| | | | Under the Income-tax Act, 2025, India has introduced a more structured compliance framework for non-residents claiming DTAA relief, with greater emphasis on documentation and digital reporting. As part of this shift, Form 41 replaces Form 10F as a supplementary self-declaration to support treaty benefit claims. | | | | | With the launch of the INR 33 billion Kaynes Semicon facility on March 31, 2026, the Gujarat cluster at Sanand has officially entered commercial operations, strengthening India’s backend capabilities in assembly, testing, and packaging under the India Semiconductor Mission. | | | | | India’s Index of Industrial Production (IIP) grew 5.2% year-on-year in February 2026, reflecting steady momentum. With Manufacturing PMI remaining above 50, business sentiment stays positive, indicating continued expansion in production and new orders. | | | | | India’s mandatory dematerialization regime requires foreign-owned entities to obtain ISINs (International Securities Identification Number) and open demat accounts, making compliance essential for holding and transferring securities. This guide outlines the process, regulatory requirements, and strategic implications for smoother capital management and operations in India. | | | | | India’s Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 introduces updates to the Companies Act, 2013 and the LLP Act, 2008. It brings LLPs in IFSCs under a formal regulatory framework aligned with the IFSCA. The bill also advances a digital-first compliance system by prioritizing electronic communication between companies and stakeholders. | | | | | Under India’s labor codes (effective November 21, 2025), employee termination is now a structured compliance process involving legal, payroll, and documentation requirements. Employers must first classify the type of exit and apply relevant notice, compensation, and settlement rules, with obligations varying by establishment and applicable laws. |
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COMPLIMENTARY BUSINESS RESOURCES: |  | | | | | India’s Next Growth Cycle: Sector Intelligence for Scalable Market Entry explores where global capital is concentrating in the country – from electronics and advanced manufacturing to renewables, EVs, and digital infrastructure – and how policy continuity and trade agreements are reshaping investor strategy. | | | | | 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. |
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