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Economy & Trade

Transshipment and Due Diligence in India’s Trade Compliance Landscape

10/09/2025

India is cracking down on transshipment misuse and origin fraud. Learn key compliance changes, CAROTAR updates, and court rulings shaping due diligence.

India-EFTA Trade Pact Comes into Effect Oct. 1, 2025

10/01/2025

India’s long-awaited trade pact with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) came into force on October 1, 2025, unlocking new opportunities in investment, services, and trade. The agreement is expected to create one million jobs in India over the next 15 years.

Apple's India Strategy: Balancing Local Manufacturing with Global Supply Chains

09/29/2025

Apple’s integration of 45 Indian suppliers, including major firms and MSMEs, signals a decisive shift in global supply chains. For investors, this highlights India’s rising competitiveness as a production hub and a leading smartphone exporter.

How Indian Firms Can Set Up in Vietnam: Practical Insights for Businesses

09/19/2025

A step-by-step guide for Indian businesses on setting up in Vietnam: investment approvals, tax incentives, key sectors, and market insights.

Free Trade Warehousing Zones in India

09/19/2025

Free Trade Warehousing Zones are expected to serve as a cost-efficient component within logistic and global supply chains, catering to the needs of both India and the international market.

Compliance Advisory: How Indian Firms Can Qualify for RCEP Benefits in Vietnam

09/18/2025

Indian companies can access RCEP’s tariff advantages by setting up operations in Vietnam, but success depends on strict compliance with Rules of Origin, certification, and supply chain structuring.

Tax & Accounting

GST 2.0: How India’s New HSN and SAC Code Structure Transforms Tax Compliance for Businesses

10/08/2025

India’s GST 2.0 ushers in a major tax overhaul, revising Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) and Service Accounting Codes (SAC) codes to simplify compliance. Businesses must realign systems, classifications, and input tax credit (ITC) claims for efficiency.

What is GST Migration and Why it Matters for Businesses?

10/03/2025

GST 2.0 marks a major upgrade in India’s indirect tax system, simplifying registration, invoicing, and ITC reconciliation through digital integration. Foreign businesses and multi-state operators should migrate promptly to ensure compliance and safeguard credits.

Why Are Automobiles in India Becoming Cheaper After the GST Rates Change?

09/26/2025

Car prices in India are dropping across the board—from budget hatchbacks to high-end SUVs—owing to the GST 2.0 overhaul. With the compensation cess scrapped and tax slabs streamlined, automakers are passing on the benefits to consumers, triggering fresh demand.

GST Rate Rationalization 2025: Why Tamil Nadu is a Top Investment Destination

09/24/2025

The 2025 GST rationalization positions Tamil Nadu at a competitive advantage across textiles, food processing, automobiles, and renewable energy. By lowering consumer prices and improving MSME profitability, the latest tax reform enhances the state’s appeal as a leading investment hub.

Input Tax Credit Treatment Under GST Rate Rationalization

09/23/2025

India’s revised GST regime will continue with the existing Input Tax Credit (ITC) while limiting its use in certain sectors. We explain how businesses can navigate these changes through credit blocking or reversal where required, automated Rule 42/43 adjustments, and contract realignment to maintain compliance.

Free Trade Warehousing Zones in India

09/19/2025

Free Trade Warehousing Zones are expected to serve as a cost-efficient component within logistic and global supply chains, catering to the needs of both India and the international market.

Legal & Regulatory

Transshipment and Due Diligence in India’s Trade Compliance Landscape

10/09/2025

India is cracking down on transshipment misuse and origin fraud. Learn key compliance changes, CAROTAR updates, and court rulings shaping due diligence.

GST 2.0: How India’s New HSN and SAC Code Structure Transforms Tax Compliance for Businesses

10/08/2025

India’s GST 2.0 ushers in a major tax overhaul, revising Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) and Service Accounting Codes (SAC) codes to simplify compliance. Businesses must realign systems, classifications, and input tax credit (ITC) claims for efficiency.

Flipkart’s Dark Pattern Self-Audit: What it Means for Businesses in India

10/08/2025

Flipkart’s dark patterns self-audit shows how India’s new CCPA guidelines are reshaping e-commerce. Learn the compliance lessons for your business.

What is GST Migration and Why it Matters for Businesses?

10/03/2025

GST 2.0 marks a major upgrade in India’s indirect tax system, simplifying registration, invoicing, and ITC reconciliation through digital integration. Foreign businesses and multi-state operators should migrate promptly to ensure compliance and safeguard credits.

Why Foreign Companies Fail in India: 5 Costly Mistakes and Lessons for Future Investors

10/01/2025

Foreign companies often fail in India due to five recurring mistakes: choosing the wrong entry structure, misjudging regulatory complexity, misreading consumer behavior, adopting poor market models, and weak talent management.

Extended Producer Responsibility in India: Notes for Foreign Manufacturers

09/30/2025

Investing early in Extended Producer Responsibility capabilities in India helps companies reduce compliance risks and unlocks growth opportunities in high-potential sectors like FMCG, EVs, electronics, and packaging.

Industries

Flipkart’s Dark Pattern Self-Audit: What it Means for Businesses in India

10/08/2025

Flipkart’s dark patterns self-audit shows how India’s new CCPA guidelines are reshaping e-commerce. Learn the compliance lessons for your business.

An Investor's Guide to Solar Manufacturing in India

10/06/2025

Foreign firms investing in solar manufacturing in India gain from PLI incentives, customs duties, and rising export demand as the country advances toward 500 GW renewable energy capacity by 2030.

Why Foreign Companies Fail in India: 5 Costly Mistakes and Lessons for Future Investors

10/01/2025

Foreign companies often fail in India due to five recurring mistakes: choosing the wrong entry structure, misjudging regulatory complexity, misreading consumer behavior, adopting poor market models, and weak talent management.

India Manufacturing Tracker 2025

09/30/2025

Introducing the India Manufacturing Tracker 2025 by India Briefing—your go-to source for real-time updates on the country's industrial production, emerging trends, and key sector insights.

Apple's India Strategy: Balancing Local Manufacturing with Global Supply Chains

09/29/2025

Apple’s integration of 45 Indian suppliers, including major firms and MSMEs, signals a decisive shift in global supply chains. For investors, this highlights India’s rising competitiveness as a production hub and a leading smartphone exporter.

Why Are Automobiles in India Becoming Cheaper After the GST Rates Change?

09/26/2025

Car prices in India are dropping across the board—from budget hatchbacks to high-end SUVs—owing to the GST 2.0 overhaul. With the compensation cess scrapped and tax slabs streamlined, automakers are passing on the benefits to consumers, triggering fresh demand.

HR & Payroll

India-UK Social Security Agreement: A Breakthrough for Indian Professionals and Employers

10/09/2025

The India-UK social security agreement, called the Double Contribution Convention under the India-UK Comprehensive and Economic Trade Agreement (CETA), benefits employers and cross-border talents alike through payroll efficiencies and eliminating dual social security payments.

How Cultural Factors Can Impact Foreign Business Success in India

10/07/2025

Foreign companies often fail in India due to cultural missteps. Discover key factors and strategies to align leadership, talent, and products with local realities.

Where the Jobs Are in 2025: Hiring Trends Across India

09/11/2025

Hiring trends in 2025 reflect strong employer confidence as India ranked second out of 42 countries in Q3 FY26 hiring intent, led by business expansion and tech adoption, per a recent ManpowerGroup survey.

Tapping into India’s Tier 2 and Tier 3 Cities: A Practical Playbook for Foreign Investors

09/01/2025

The latest edition of India Briefing magazine offers a practical guide to India’s evolving Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets, highlighting key investment hubs, entry strategies, and scalable business models to help global investors expand beyond metro cities.

Processing Payroll for Expats and Locals in India: Key Differences

08/26/2025

Understand how payroll processing for expatriates in India differs from that of local employees, covering aspects such as tax residency, social security, reporting, and compliance.

India's Emerging Enterprises: Charting the Next Decade of SME Growth

08/20/2025

In this edition of India Briefing magazine, we explore India’s SME growth story—how enterprises are transforming through e-commerce, digital trade, innovative financing, and skill development, while embracing sustainability & global competitiveness.

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