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Economy & Trade

India’s Services Sector Performance and Contribution to GDP in 2025: An Overview

11/11/2025

India’s services sector is entering a new phase of innovation-led growth, driven by rapid advances in technology, finance, and digital infrastructure. Businesses and investors should focus on high-value, export-oriented service models.

India's Per Capita Income Growth: 2024-25 Analysis

11/07/2025

India’s per capita income is set to double by 2030, transforming the country into an aspiration-driven consumer economy. Explore how rising incomes, rural participation, and premiumization trends are reshaping business prospects across FMCG, retail, and services.

India’s ECMS Scheme: Seven Electronics Manufacturing Projects Approved Worth US$625 Mn

10/30/2025

India’s ECMS initiative has its first set of beneficiaries – high-value components like PCBs, camera modules, and copper laminates – which will boost local electronics manufacturing. The scheme launched in April 2025, with applications opening May 1.

India and China 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.

Tax & Accounting

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.

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.

Legal & Regulatory

CDSCO Moves to Regulate Medical Device Software in India: Key Takeaways

11/12/2025

India’s CDSCO has released draft guidance for regulating medical device software, including AI and cloud-based systems. The move aligns India’s MedTech framework with global standards, enhancing clarity, compliance, and investor confidence.

Supreme Court Clarifies Tests for Determining “Single Establishment” Under the EPF Act

11/05/2025

A recent ruling by India's Supreme Court clarifies when companies may be treated as a single establishment under the EPF Act. Businesses with shared management or resources should reassess their group structures to mitigate liability risks.

Copyright and Trademark Protection in India: Why It Matters for Businesses

10/31/2025

Learn how copyright and trademark laws in India safeguard creative works and brand identity. We explain key differences, registration procedures, and practical strategies to help businesses protect IP, build credibility, and expand globally.

Establishing a Trading Company in India

10/30/2025

Starting an import-export business in India with the right strategies allows a firm to access information resources, network contacts, and concessions, which are key to profitability and compliance.

Establishing a Trading Company in India

10/30/2025

Starting an import-export business in India with the right strategies allows a firm to access information resources, network contacts, and concessions, which are key to profitability and compliance.

Regulatory Standards When Selling to the Indian Market

10/29/2025

Expanding into India requires strong regulatory readiness. Read our latest publication to understand compliance regarding product certification, BIS/FSSAI approvals, labeling rules, import compliance, GST registration, and evolving data protection laws.

Industries

Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro Tops India’s Drug Sales – What It Reveals About the Country’s Health Market

11/12/2025

Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro tops India’s drug sales, signaling a healthcare pivot toward obesity and diabetes management. See how it’s reshaping India’s pharma market.

India’s Services Sector Performance and Contribution to GDP in 2025: An Overview

11/11/2025

India’s services sector is entering a new phase of innovation-led growth, driven by rapid advances in technology, finance, and digital infrastructure. Businesses and investors should focus on high-value, export-oriented service models.

Navigate India's STP and EHTP Frameworks: Benefits and Registration Process

11/04/2025

Explore how India’s Software Technology Parks (STP) and Electronic Hardware Technology Parks (EHTP) support export-driven software and electronics industries with fiscal incentives, simplified compliance, and scalable infrastructure.

How French Companies Leverage India as a Global Delivery Base

11/03/2025

French multinationals leverage India as a global delivery base for IT, engineering, and manufacturing – combining scale, innovation, and 24-hour productivity.

India’s ECMS Scheme: Seven Electronics Manufacturing Projects Approved Worth US$625 Mn

10/30/2025

India’s ECMS initiative has its first set of beneficiaries – high-value components like PCBs, camera modules, and copper laminates – which will boost local electronics manufacturing. The scheme launched in April 2025, with applications opening May 1.

Regulatory Standards When Selling to the Indian Market

10/29/2025

Expanding into India requires strong regulatory readiness. Read our latest publication to understand compliance regarding product certification, BIS/FSSAI approvals, labeling rules, import compliance, GST registration, and evolving data protection laws.

HR & Payroll

Delhi Shops and Establishments Act: Conditions for Extended Business Hours

11/11/2025

Learn how the latest exemptions granted under the Delhi Shops and Establishments Act enable extended business hours with clear compliance rules, enhancing operational flexibility while protecting worker welfare.

Public Holidays in India 2026 and Key HR Considerations

11/06/2025

Plan ahead for India's public holidays in 2026. Understand national, gazetted, state, and restricted holidays to ensure compliant workforce and payroll planning.

Supreme Court Clarifies Tests for Determining “Single Establishment” Under the EPF Act

11/05/2025

A recent ruling by India's Supreme Court clarifies when companies may be treated as a single establishment under the EPF Act. Businesses with shared management or resources should reassess their group structures to mitigate liability risks.

India and China 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.

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