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India–New Zealand FTA: Financial Services Annex Unlocks Market Access for Banks, Fintech, and Digital Payments

12/23/2025

The Financial Services Annex in the India–New Zealand FTA covers banking, insurance, fintech, digital payments, data, and back-office services, going beyond WTO GATS commitments.

India–New Zealand FTA: Business, Trade & Market Access FAQs for Exporters and Investors

12/23/2025

This article explains how the India–New Zealand FTA affects tariffs, sector-wise exports, services trade, investment flows, visas, and regulatory compliance for businesses operating between India and New Zealand.

India's FTA Network: Updates in 2025

12/23/2025

India’s 2025 foreign agenda has been defined by accelerated negotiations and targeted updates to its free trade framework. India has concluded major trade agreements with the UK, Oman, and New Zealand, while expanding exploratory talks across Latin America, making 2025 a pivotal year for the country’s economic diplomacy.

India–UAE CEPA: Recent Updates Put “Utilization” and Compliance Back in Focus

12/23/2025

The India–UAE CEPA enters its implementation phase as the Joint Committee addresses market access frictions, regulatory coordination, and gold TRQ reforms, with bilateral trade between the two countries crossing US$100 billion in FY 2024-25.

India and New Zealand Conclude Landmark FTA: What's in it for Businesses

12/22/2025

India and New Zealand have concluded a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in just nine months, reducing tariffs on 95 percent of New Zealand exports and setting ambitious trade and investment targets.

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.

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

Inside India's US$26 Billion Mergers & Acquisitions—and Why 2026 Could Be Bigger

12/26/2025

India’s mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market recorded approximately US$26 billion in transactions in 2025, driven by domestic consolidation, selective foreign inflows, and improving regulatory clarity. These reforms have set the foundation for stronger, more strategic M&A deals in 2026.

India’s Transfer Pricing Landscape in 2025: Key Updates and Strategic Implications for Multinationals

12/24/2025

Explore India’s latest transfer pricing reforms, including the new multi-year arm's length pricing (ALP) option, expanded safe harbors, advance pricing agreement (APA) developments, and what they mean for AY 2026-27 planning.

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.

Industries

India–New Zealand FTA: Financial Services Annex Unlocks Market Access for Banks, Fintech, and Digital Payments

12/23/2025

The Financial Services Annex in the India–New Zealand FTA covers banking, insurance, fintech, digital payments, data, and back-office services, going beyond WTO GATS commitments.

India–New Zealand FTA: Business, Trade & Market Access FAQs for Exporters and Investors

12/23/2025

This article explains how the India–New Zealand FTA affects tariffs, sector-wise exports, services trade, investment flows, visas, and regulatory compliance for businesses operating between India and New Zealand.

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.

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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