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Economy & Trade

India and China to Resume Direct Passenger Flights: Boost for Trade, Tourism, and Regional Connectivity

10/28/2025

On October 26, 2025, direct flights between India and China resumed after a five-year suspension, marking a major milestone toward restoring normal bilateral exchanges.

India’s Smartphone Shipments Grow 3% in Q3 2025: Vivo Leads, Apple Hits Record High

10/24/2025

India's smartphone shipments increased by 3 percent year-on-year in the July-September period, with Apple recording its highest-ever quarterly shipments at 4.9 million units. We note key factors shaping sales trends in this highly competitive market.

Chennai Investment Brief: What Makes the City a Top FDI Hub

10/21/2025

We discuss why the southern metropolis of Chennai and capital of Tamil Nadu is a location worth serious consideration for investors and companies seeking to tap India’s dynamic market and export-oriented manufacturing base.

Invest in South India: Unlocking Opportunities for Multinational Firms

10/16/2025

Discover South India’s booming economy, infrastructure, and retail potential – key insights for foreign investors seeking expansion in India’s fastest-growing region.

CBIC Automates IFSC Code Registration to Boost India's Trade Facilitation

10/10/2025

India's Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has introduced an automated IFSC registration system. The upgrade aims to simplify customs procedures, speed up incentive disbursals, & enhance export efficiency.

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.

Tax & Accounting

Depreciation Rules and Asset Management under Indian GAAP: An Explainer

10/17/2025

Gain insights into India’s depreciation framework under Indian Accounting Standard (AS) 16, AS 10, and Schedule II of the Companies Act, 2013, to ensure accurate asset valuation and compliance.

GST on Contract Employee Remuneration: Applicability, Rates, ITC, and Compliance

10/13/2025

Understand how India's goods and services tax (GST) is applicable to contract employees. Learn the difference between salaries, contract staffing, and manpower supply services, applicable tax rates, ITC eligibility, and key compliance considerations for businesses and investors.

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.

Legal & Regulatory

GST Registration in 72 Hours: India's New Auto-Approval System to Begin Nov. 1, 2025

10/27/2025

From November 1, 2025, India will roll out a simplified GST registration system, offering automatic approval within three working days for most new applicants. The central government expects the initiative to cover around 96 percent of new registrants.

RBI Extends Export Proceeds Repatriation Timeline for IFSC Accounts

10/14/2025

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has amended forex regulations, allowing exporters to hold their foreign currency earnings in International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) accounts for up to three months.

CBIC Automates IFSC Code Registration to Boost India's Trade Facilitation

10/10/2025

India's Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has introduced an automated IFSC registration system. The upgrade aims to simplify customs procedures, speed up incentive disbursals, & enhance export efficiency.

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.

Industries

India’s Luxury Market Potential for Italian Brands

10/27/2025

Italy’s brands will find new opportunity in India’s US$12 billion luxury market – where rising affluence, artisanship, and business reforms redefine growth.

India Manufacturing Tracker 2025

10/24/2025

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.

India’s Smartphone Shipments Grow 3% in Q3 2025: Vivo Leads, Apple Hits Record High

10/24/2025

India's smartphone shipments increased by 3 percent year-on-year in the July-September period, with Apple recording its highest-ever quarterly shipments at 4.9 million units. We note key factors shaping sales trends in this highly competitive market.

How Amazon Inc. Built its India Fulfilment Empire

10/22/2025

Amazon’s expanding logistics network in India, encompassing 100 fulfillment centers, 12 million MSMEs, and US$13 billion in exports, provides strategic insights for investors and enterprises exploring opportunities within the country’s evolving e-commerce sector and regulatory landscape.

India Climate Risk Advisory: Localizing Your Business Continuity Plans

10/21/2025

Explore how India’s environmental vulnerabilities and evolving regulations demand stronger, localized business continuity and disaster recovery planning.

India's White Goods PLI Scheme Gets Extension Amid Rising Industry Interest

10/21/2025

India reopened the application window for the PLI Scheme for White Goods, inviting both new and existing manufacturers of air conditioners and LED components to apply between September 15 and October 14, 2025. The deadline has now been extended to November 10, 2025.

HR & Payroll

India and China to Resume Direct Passenger Flights: Boost for Trade, Tourism, and Regional Connectivity

10/28/2025

On October 26, 2025, direct flights between India and China resumed after a five-year suspension, marking a major milestone toward restoring normal bilateral exchanges.

GST on Contract Employee Remuneration: Applicability, Rates, ITC, and Compliance

10/13/2025

Understand how India's goods and services tax (GST) is applicable to contract employees. Learn the difference between salaries, contract staffing, and manpower supply services, applicable tax rates, ITC eligibility, and key compliance considerations for businesses and investors.

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.

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