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Economy & Trade

Economic Survey of India 2025–26: Looking Beyond Headline Numbers

01/30/2026

India’s Economic Survey 2025–26 shows ~7% growth, strong services exports, rising capex, and labor reform upside—while flagging logistics, skills, and productivity as investor-critical constraints.

India Economic Survey 2025-26: What Global Investors Need to Know

01/29/2026

The Economic Survey 2025-26 highlights India’s economic health, driven by strong domestic demand, macroeconomic stability, and sustained policy reform momentum. The comprehensive report identifies structural reforms, services-led growth, and emerging sectors as central to India’s medium-term investment prospects.

India–EU Conclude Financial Services Negotiations Under FTA

01/29/2026

India and the EU finalize the Financial Services Annex under their FTA, unlocking FDI liberalization, fintech cooperation, digital payments, and bank market access.

Why German CEOs Are Betting on India: The India-EU FTA Opportunity

01/29/2026

The newly concluded India–EU Free Trade Agreement creates one of the world’s largest trade zones and unlocks sweeping tariff reductions, expanded services access, and stronger investment protections. For Germany in particular, the deal opens significant opportunities across manufacturing, technology, and financial services.

Luxury Cars Take the Fast Lane: How European Carmakers Stand to Gain from the India-EU FTA

01/28/2026

The India-EU FTA, announced on January 27, 2026, could significantly reshape India’s luxury car market through steep, quota-linked tariff cuts. The deal offers European carmakers better access to India’s premium segment while preserving protections for mass-market domestic manufacturers.

India-EU FTA Concluded: ‘Mother of All Deals’ Set to Reshape Global Trade

01/27/2026

India and the EU conclude a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) at the 16th Summit, unlocking tariff cuts, investment flows, and a 2-billion-consumer market.

Tax & Accounting

What the Binny Bansal Tax Residency Ruling Means for HNIs Moving Abroad

01/30/2026

The ITAT’s ruling on the Binny Bansal tax residency case highlights that global mobility without meaningful economic disengagement does not eliminate tax exposure. For founders and investors, substance and timing outweigh physical location or day-count management when seeking treaty benefits.

US Parent-India Subsidiary: Transfer Pricing and Intercompany Agreements

01/22/2026

US parent companies with subsidiaries in India face heightened transfer pricing scrutiny when intercompany agreements, operational reality, and financial outcomes do not align. Ensuring documentation consistently reflects the Indian subsidiary’s role and value creation is critical to managing audit and dispute risk.

Tiger Global-Flipkart Tax Dispute: A Landmark Test of India’s Anti-Avoidance Regime

01/19/2026

On January 15, 2026, the Supreme Court of India reaffirmed the country’s substance-over-form doctrine in the Tiger Global-Flipkart case, confirming that tax authorities may deny treaty benefits under GAAR even where valid TRCs are in place. For foreign investors, the ruling underscores the importance of establishing genuine commercial substance.

An Introduction to Doing Business in India 2026 - New Publication Out Now

01/07/2026

The 2026 edition of 'An Introduction to Doing Business in India' provides practical insights for foreign firms and investors navigating India’s fast-evolving market, covering key policy developments and essential legal and operational areas such as company incorporation, taxation, audit, and HR and payroll.

Claiming DTAA Benefits in India: What Every NRI Must Know to Reduce Tax Liability

12/29/2025

Learn how India’s Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) framework enables non-resident Indians (NRIs) to reduce tax exposure, minimize excess TDS, and avoid double taxation, along with the required documentation and compliance steps.

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.

Legal & Regulatory

What the Binny Bansal Tax Residency Ruling Means for HNIs Moving Abroad

01/30/2026

The ITAT’s ruling on the Binny Bansal tax residency case highlights that global mobility without meaningful economic disengagement does not eliminate tax exposure. For founders and investors, substance and timing outweigh physical location or day-count management when seeking treaty benefits.

India Amends Foreign Investment Rules for Insurance Companies: What Global Insurers Need to Know

01/29/2026

India has amended its Insurance Foreign Investment Rules in 2025, aligning FDI with FEMA norms and updating ownership and governance requirements. Here’s what global insurers need to know

PAN vs TAN in India: Applicability, Forms, and Compliance for Foreign Companies

01/27/2026

Understand PAN and TAN requirements in India for foreign companies and investors. Learn applicability, Forms 49A/49AA/49B, and common compliance mistakes.

How to Start a Company in India: A Practical, Compliance-First Guide

01/23/2026

A practical, step-by-step guide to starting a company in India, covering legal structures, FDI rules, tax registrations, GST, labor laws, and key government approvals.

FSSAI Proposes Amendments to Food Business Licensing Regulations

01/22/2026

The draft FSSAI amendments to the Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011, signal a move toward stricter, outcome-based enforcement, with higher penalties and automatic suspension for delayed return filing. The changes have important compliance implications for food business operators.

India Withdraws Textile Machinery Safety QCO: Implications for Manufacturers and Importers

01/21/2026

India has withdrawn the 2024 QCO on machinery and electrical equipment, removing compliance requirements for imported textile machinery. Know the key implications for textile manufacturers and investors.

Industries

Investing in India’s Insurance Sector: Frequently Asked Questions

01/29/2026

Given the significant legal amendments introduced in late 2025, we address some commonly asked questions about investing in India’s insurance sector.

India Amends Foreign Investment Rules for Insurance Companies: What Global Insurers Need to Know

01/29/2026

India has amended its Insurance Foreign Investment Rules in 2025, aligning FDI with FEMA norms and updating ownership and governance requirements. Here’s what global insurers need to know

Luxury Cars Take the Fast Lane: How European Carmakers Stand to Gain from the India-EU FTA

01/28/2026

The India-EU FTA, announced on January 27, 2026, could significantly reshape India’s luxury car market through steep, quota-linked tariff cuts. The deal offers European carmakers better access to India’s premium segment while preserving protections for mass-market domestic manufacturers.

India Withdraws Textile Machinery Safety QCO: Implications for Manufacturers and Importers

01/21/2026

India has withdrawn the 2024 QCO on machinery and electrical equipment, removing compliance requirements for imported textile machinery. Know the key implications for textile manufacturers and investors.

What India's Tech Sector Wants from the Union Budget 2026: Fintech, SaaS & AI Priorities

01/20/2026

In the upcoming Union Budget 2026, policymakers are expected to sharpen their focus on digital public infrastructure and technology-led growth, signaling a strategic push to deepen economic productivity, strengthen platform-based ecosystems, and crowd in private investment.

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

01/08/2026

India is fast-tracking its semiconductor drive in 2025 through key investments and global tie-ups, including the latest collaboration between Tata Electronics and Bosch, announced on July 17, 2025.

HR & Payroll

Gujarat Updates Labor Rules for Shops & Commercial Establishments

01/14/2026

Gujarat’s Shops & Establishments amendments, notified on December 16, 2025, introduce key labor compliance changes, including higher applicability thresholds, extended working and overtime limits, and regulated night-shift employment for women.

An Introduction to Doing Business in India 2026 - New Publication Out Now

01/07/2026

The 2026 edition of 'An Introduction to Doing Business in India' provides practical insights for foreign firms and investors navigating India’s fast-evolving market, covering key policy developments and essential legal and operational areas such as company incorporation, taxation, audit, and HR and payroll.

How India’s New Labor Codes Will Reshape M&A Transactions in 2026

01/02/2026

India’s four new labor codes, notified on November 21, 2025, are going to influence mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activities in India in FY 2026-27 by turning workforce compliance into a core financial and deal-structuring issue.

India Releases Labor Code Draft Rules; Stakeholder Feedback Begins Dec. 31, 2025

12/31/2025

India’s central government has issued draft rules for all four labor codes and invited public comments from December 31, 2025, to February 14, 2026. Once finalized, the rules are expected to be implemented in phases across states.

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.

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