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Economy & Trade

India’s Crude Oil Tracker 2026: Supply Diversification and Energy Security Measures

03/16/2026

With crude prices hitting US$113.57 as of March 11, 2026, is India’s energy supply secure? Learn about the March 2026 Natural Gas Control Order, increased domestic LPG production, and India’s shift to sourcing crude oil from 40 different countries.

Op-Ed: India’s Calibrated Opening to China-Linked Capital Signals a Pragmatic Shift

03/16/2026

India’s recalibration of its land-border investment rules signals a pragmatic shift, loosening elements of Press Note 3 (2020) through the latest FDI revisions issued in March 2026, as New Delhi cautiously opens the door to Chinese capital while retaining strategic screening safeguards.

India Relaxes FDI Rules for Neighboring Countries, Allowing Minority Investments via Automatic Route

03/11/2026

India has eased Press Note 3 restrictions by allowing sub-10 percent minority investments from neighboring countries through the automatic route and introducing a 60-day fast-track approval system for manufacturing sectors.

Business Opportunities for Italian SMEs in India Under the India–EU Free Trade Agreement

03/10/2026

Explore how Italian SMEs can benefit from the India–EU Free Trade Agreement through improved market access, tariff reductions, and supply chain opportunities in India.

India–EU FTA: Turning Market Access into an Operating Advantage for EU Businesses

03/10/2026

The India–EU FTA opens major opportunities for EU exporters and investors through tariff cuts, services liberalization, and integrated supply chains across India.

Understanding Rules of Origin in the India–EU FTA: What Exporters Must Know

03/10/2026

Rules of Origin in the India–EU FTA will shape sourcing, manufacturing, and tariff eligibility for exporters. Understand compliance, cumulation rules, and supply chain implications.

Tax & Accounting

Virtual CFO Services in India: A Strategic Finance Solution for Foreign Investors and Growing Businesses

03/17/2026

Discover how Virtual CFO services in India help foreign investors and growing businesses manage compliance, improve financial visibility, and scale efficiently.

India Updates AS-22 to Align with OECD Pillar Two: Key Accounting and Tax Implications for Multinationals

03/17/2026

India’s Ministry of Corporate Affairs has introduced a key accounting exemption under AS-22 allowing companies to avoid recognizing deferred tax linked to the OECD Pillar Two Model Rules. The move simplifies financial reporting while requiring companies to disclose their potential exposure to the new global minimum tax framework.

India Tax Deadline: Foreign Tax Credit Claims for FY 2024–25 Due by March 31, 2026

03/13/2026

Indian taxpayers earning foreign income must file Form 67 by March 31, 2026 to claim foreign tax credit for FY 2024–25. Learn who must file and how to comply.

India to Roll Out New Income Tax Act from April 1 with Simplified Compliance Framework

03/13/2026

India will implement the new Income Tax Act 2025 from April 1, 2026 with a phased rollout of compliance forms and upgraded digital systems. Learn what the tax reform means for businesses and foreign investors operating in India.

India Tax Calendar March 2026: Guide to Advance Tax, Transfer Pricing, and FTC Filing

02/26/2026

As FY 2025-26 approaches its close, March 2026 represents a key compliance period under India’s direct tax framework. Businesses should review the March tax compliance calendar and ensure timely data reconciliation and reporting readiness.

India–France Tax Treaty Revised: Dividend Relief, Capital Gains Changes, and Investor Impact

02/25/2026

The revised India–France tax treaty changes dividend taxes, capital gains rights, and compliance rules. Key insights for French investors and India operations.

Legal & Regulatory

Understanding the Gujarat Shops and Establishments (Amendment) Act, 2026

03/18/2026

The Gujarat Shops and Establishments (Amendment) Act, 2026, formally notified on February 27, 2026, has come into effect. The changes introduce key labor compliance updates, including higher applicability thresholds, expanded working and overtime limits, and regulated night-shift employment for women.

Maternity Benefits in India in 2026: Key Rules, Supreme Court Expansion, and Employer Compliance

03/18/2026

India’s maternity benefit regime has expanded in 2026 following a landmark Supreme Court ruling granting adoptive mothers 12 weeks of leave regardless of the child’s age.

Protecting Your Brand in India: Trademark Registration and IP Strategy for Foreign Businesses

03/16/2026

Learn how foreign companies can protect their brand in India through trademark registration, IP strategy, and enforcement mechanisms in one of the world’s fastest-growing consumer markets.

Don’t Let Late Fees Drain Your Capital: Unlock Concessional Filings via the CCFS-2026

03/16/2026

Reduce your compliance burden with the Companies Companies Facilitation Scheme, or CCFS-2026, featuring massive fee concessions for annual returns, dormant status applications, and company closures.

Intellectual Property Rights in India: Laws and Procedures for Registration

03/16/2026

Protecting and managing your intellectual property should be an essential step for any business seeking to establish its presence in a new market.

Intellectual Property Rights in India: Laws and Procedures for Registration

03/16/2026

Protecting and managing your intellectual property should be an essential step for any business seeking to establish its presence in a new market.

Industries

India's Semiconductor Sector: Tracking Government Support and Investment Trends

03/13/2026

As of March 2026, India hosts around 7 percent of the world’s semiconductor GCCs and employs nearly 20 percent of the global chip design workforce.

Investing in Sriperumbudur: Tamil Nadu's High-Value Manufacturing Corridor

02/17/2026

Sriperumbudur in Tamil Nadu is one of India’s most strategic high-value corridors, propelled by electronics production and a strong global OEM presence, including Foxconn. The region offers a scalable and de-risked platform for investment in India through 2026.

What Counts as an “Industry” Under Indian Law? Supreme Court to Decide on March 17-18

02/16/2026

India’s Supreme Court will revisit the definition of “industry” under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, a ruling that could directly influence the interpretation and implementation of the Industrial Relations Code, 2020.

India’s Orange Economy: Creative Industries Outlook After Budget 2026

02/16/2026

As of 2026, India’s orange economy is emerging as a high-growth services opportunity, spanning media, live concerts, AVGC, and creative industries, supported by policy reform.

India Fast-Tracks New Drug & Clinical Trial Approvals with 2026 NDCT Amendments

02/12/2026

India’s 2026 amendments to the New Drug and Clinical Trials (NDCT) Rules, 2019, materially improve the operating environment for pharmaceutical companies, contract manufacturers, and foreign investors by compressing approval timelines and reducing pre-licensing bottlenecks.

India's Textile PLI Scheme: Extended Window till March 31

02/10/2026

India has extended the application window for the Textile PLI Scheme to March 31, 2026. Businesses in the textile sector should act quickly to secure incentives for scaling production and strengthening export competitiveness.

HR & Payroll

Understanding the Gujarat Shops and Establishments (Amendment) Act, 2026

03/18/2026

The Gujarat Shops and Establishments (Amendment) Act, 2026, formally notified on February 27, 2026, has come into effect. The changes introduce key labor compliance updates, including higher applicability thresholds, expanded working and overtime limits, and regulated night-shift employment for women.

Maternity Benefits in India in 2026: Key Rules, Supreme Court Expansion, and Employer Compliance

03/18/2026

India’s maternity benefit regime has expanded in 2026 following a landmark Supreme Court ruling granting adoptive mothers 12 weeks of leave regardless of the child’s age.

Standardizing Payroll in India: Leveraging the National Floor Wage Under the New Labor Codes

03/11/2026

India’s floor wage system under the Code on Wages, 2019, establishes a national wage benchmark that guides how minimum wages are set across states. Understanding its interaction with state-level minimum wage regulations is essential for businesses managing labor costs and compliance

Leave India Notice (LIN) on Employment Visa: A Compliance Checklist for Expats

02/25/2026

A recent judgment by the Karnataka High Court has clarified how Leave India Notices are issued to foreign workers in India, holding that immigration authorities need not separately hear the employee if compliance issues originate from the sponsoring employer.

IGST Applicability on Expatriate Employment in India: Karnataka High Court Provides Tax Clarity

02/21/2026

The Karnataka High Court has clarified the GST treatment of expatriate employment in India, ruling that remuneration paid to foreign employees under a genuine employer-employee relationship is not subject to IGST under the reverse charge mechanism.

What Counts as an “Industry” Under Indian Law? Supreme Court to Decide on March 17-18

02/16/2026

India’s Supreme Court will revisit the definition of “industry” under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, a ruling that could directly influence the interpretation and implementation of the Industrial Relations Code, 2020.

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