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Economy & Trade

India Family Offices: A New Investment Force in Private Markets

12/19/2025

2026 is expected to see greater family office participation in private equity and venture capital, more structured co-investment with global and domestic funds, and a stronger role for family offices as long-term capital providers in India’s private markets.

India Expands Export Controls with New SCOMET Category 7 for Emerging Technologies

11/28/2025

India has amended its SCOMET (Special Chemicals, Organisms, Materials, Equipment, and Technologies) list with a new Category 7, introducing export controls on advanced semiconductors, quantum tech, cryogenic systems, and related software.

India-Cyprus Relations: Strategic Partnership and Economic Roadmap 2025–2029

11/25/2025

India and Cyprus advance their comprehensive partnership through strengthened defense ties, growing trade links, and a forward-looking Joint Action Plan for 2025–29.

How India–US Trade Is Shifting: State-Level Export Patterns, HS Codes, and Strategic Opportunities

11/18/2025

Explore top US states exporting to India, India’s major exports to the US, HS-code trends, and strategic sector opportunities.

India’s Services Sector Performance and Contribution to GDP in 2025: An Overview

11/11/2025

India’s services sector is entering a new phase of innovation-led growth, driven by rapid advances in technology, finance, and digital infrastructure. Businesses and investors should focus on high-value, export-oriented service models.

India's Per Capita Income Growth: 2024-25 Analysis

11/07/2025

India’s per capita income is set to double by 2030, transforming the country into an aspiration-driven consumer economy. Explore how rising incomes, rural participation, and premiumization trends are reshaping business prospects across FMCG, retail, and services.

Tax & Accounting

India-France Tax Treaty Update Favors Long-Term Investors, Expands Capital Gains Rights

12/15/2025

India and France have agreed to revise their bilateral tax treaty. The proposed changes include differentiated dividend withholding rates based on shareholding thresholds, narrowing the scope of taxation on technical service fees, etc.

Bank Account Freeze Under GST: Legal Remedies and Business Continuity Steps

12/03/2025

Understand when and why Goods and Services Tax (GST) authorities freeze bank accounts, the legal process under Section 83 of the CGST Act, 2017, and how companies can manage risks and respond effectively.

Forensic Accounting in India: Fraud Prevention and Risk Management for Businesses

11/27/2025

Discover how forensic accounting can protect businesses from financial and cyber risks, strengthen governance, and support strategic due diligence in India.

How Global Companies Leverage Offshore Accounting for Scale & Speed

11/10/2025

Discover how global companies leverage offshore accounting to reduce costs, enhance compliance, and accelerate financial transformation.

Why India is Becoming the Offshore Accounting Hub for Global CPA Firms

11/03/2025

We explain why India – the world’s most established BPM/BPO market – has emerged as a preferred destination for offshore accounting.

Understanding India’s New HSN Code Guidebook 2025

10/28/2025

India’s HSN Code Guidebook (2025) introduces a unified product classification framework under GST 2.0 and Customs, mapping approximately 12,000 HSN codes to align with internal customs standards and enhance trade compliance.

Legal & Regulatory

Decoding Penalties Under India's Unified Labor Framework: Wage, Safety, & Social Security Violations

12/09/2025

Learn how India’s four new labor codes overhaul the penalties and offense regime with fewer criminal provisions, digital enforcement, structured compounding, and clearer employer responsibilities across wages, safety, industrial relations, and social security.

Six Registrations, One Form: India's AGILE-PRO-S Simplifies Business Registration

12/08/2025

India Briefing provides a comprehensive guide to AGILE-PRO-S and its integration with SPICe+, explaining how India’s single-window incorporation system streamlines tax, labor, and establishment registrations for new companies.

India Expands Small Company Definition, Easing Compliance for Businesses

12/05/2025

India has increased the financial thresholds for classifying a small company under the Companies Act, 2013, reducing compliance burdens for expanding businesses and widening access to simplified reporting and audit exemptions for companies.

India Overtime Regulations under OSH Code 2020: What Employers Must Know

12/04/2025

Understand India’s overtime regulations under the Occupational Safety, Health, and Working Conditions (OSHWC) Code 2020, covering legal mandates for double wages, updated work hour rules, and state-specific overtime guidelines.

Social Security Code 2020: Universal Coverage, Reporting Digitized

12/03/2025

India’s Social Security Code 2020 expands EPF and ESIC coverage and extends social protection to gig & platform workers. For employers and investors, this is a major compliance reset with simplified processes, lower penalties, and a digital-first regulatory environment.

India’s Code on Wages, 2019: What Employers Need to Know

12/02/2025

Learn how India’s Code on Wages, 2019, streamlines wage compliance through universal minimum wages, a unified “wages” definition, and stricter payment rules, delivering a more predictable labor framework for CEOs, investors, and employers.

Industries

India’s Medical Devices Sector: PLI Progress & 2026 Outlook

12/17/2025

India’s medical devices sector enters 2026 with strong momentum as the PLI scheme drives domestic manufacturing, exports, and investment. Explore policy progress, market outlook, and strategic opportunities for investors and global supply chains.

What is India’s FDI Outlook for 2026? Key Policy Changes, Sectors, and Trade Deals

12/17/2025

India remains an attractive FDI destination in 2026 due to sector-specific liberalization, expanding free trade agreements, strong services and manufacturing inflows, and improved market access frameworks for foreign investors.

Managing AI Slop: Why Due Diligence is Essential for Businesses Using Generative AI

12/12/2025

Generative AI can produce convincing but false outputs. We explain why due diligence, verification, and governance are critical to managing AI slop.

Merchant Shipping Act, 2025: Insights for Trade & Logistics Businesses

12/11/2025

In this article, India Briefing provides an overview of the Merchant Shipping Act, 2025, outlining key regulatory reforms, expanded vessel registration, strengthened safety standards, and their commercial implications for maritime and logistics operators.

Goa: Investment Outlook amid Tourism Revival, Sector Diversification

12/10/2025

Goa’s 2025 investment landscape reflects steady diversification beyond tourism, with new project approvals and major PPP-led infrastructure commitments. For investors, the state offers expanding opportunities across tourism-linked services and niche industrial segments.

India Opens PLI Applications for Bulk Drug Manufacturing till December 26, 2025

12/05/2025

India has launched a fresh round of production-linked incentive (PLI) applications for essential APIs such as meropenem and ritonavir to boost bulk drug manufacturing capacity. Eligible companies can apply from November 27 to December 26, 2025.

HR & Payroll

How India's New e-B-4 Visa Solves Your Foreign Talent Challenges

12/18/2025

India’s new e-B-4 Visa has replaced the e-PLI visa, introducing a streamlined digital sponsorship framework for Indian companies engaging foreign expertise. We outline the policy changes, application process, and strategic implications.

India Streamlines Business Visa Approval for Chinese Professionals to 4 Weeks

12/16/2025

India has eased business visa procedures for Chinese professionals, reducing processing times to under four weeks. The move indicates a strategic recalibration by India to support its manufacturing growth and stabilize cross-border supply chains.

How to Navigate Cultural Differences in India to Succeed in Your Business Journey

12/16/2025

Learn how businesses can navigate cultural differences in India with practical insights on leadership, communication, hierarchy, and relationship-building. A guide for global executives entering the Indian market.

Decoding Penalties Under India's Unified Labor Framework: Wage, Safety, & Social Security Violations

12/09/2025

Learn how India’s four new labor codes overhaul the penalties and offense regime with fewer criminal provisions, digital enforcement, structured compounding, and clearer employer responsibilities across wages, safety, industrial relations, and social security.

India Overtime Regulations under OSH Code 2020: What Employers Must Know

12/04/2025

Understand India’s overtime regulations under the Occupational Safety, Health, and Working Conditions (OSHWC) Code 2020, covering legal mandates for double wages, updated work hour rules, and state-specific overtime guidelines.

Social Security Code 2020: Universal Coverage, Reporting Digitized

12/03/2025

India’s Social Security Code 2020 expands EPF and ESIC coverage and extends social protection to gig & platform workers. For employers and investors, this is a major compliance reset with simplified processes, lower penalties, and a digital-first regulatory environment.

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