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Economy & Trade

Special Valuation Branch (SVB) in India: FAQs for Related-Party Importers

07/30/2026

Learn when India’s Special Valuation Branch reviews related-party imports, the SVB process, required documents, timelines, and compliance steps.

Special Valuation Branch Compliance in India: Customs and Transfer Pricing Review

07/30/2026

Is your Special Valuation Branch (SVB) strategy ready? Learn why multinational importers in India must align intercompany agreements, Form 48 tax filings, and HSN codes to avoid SVB investigations or incompliance.

How Does the India-UK CETA Impact UK Manufacturers? 10 Essential FAQs

07/14/2026

The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) establishes a new framework for bilateral trade, investment, customs, services, and professional mobility, creating fresh opportunities for UK businesses in India.

India–Australia Trade Relations 2026: ECTA, CECA Talks, and Key Sectors for Business

07/10/2026

Learn how India-Australia ECTA and the ongoing CECA negotiations are shaping trade, investment, market access, and commercial collaboration between the two regions.

India-UK CETA Rules of Origin: Qualifying Value Content and Origin Requirements

07/06/2026

Understand the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) Rules of Origin (RoO), origin criteria, QVC, product-specific rules, and compliance requirements effective July 15, 2026.

India Market Entry Strategy for US Investors: Entity, Tax, State Selection, and Compliance

07/06/2026

Learn how US investors should structure India market entry, compare India with China, Vietnam, and Indonesia, and assess tax, GST, FDI, and compliance risks.

Tax & Accounting

Special Valuation Branch (SVB) in India: FAQs for Related-Party Importers

07/30/2026

Learn when India’s Special Valuation Branch reviews related-party imports, the SVB process, required documents, timelines, and compliance steps.

PAN Allotment in India: Compliance Requirements for Foreign Companies, NRIs, and FPIs

07/27/2026

India's new PAN allotment framework tightens compliance for multinational companies and NRIs, while the Central Board of Direct Tax's May 15, 2026, notification provides targeted relaxations for foreign portfolio investors (FPIs).

India Tax Compliance Calendar: Key Deadlines for August 2026

07/24/2026

Track India’s August 2026 tax deadlines for GST, TDS, TCS, PF, ESI, professional tax, and ITR filing for eligible non-audit businesses.

Capital Gains Exemptions for MNCs and Foreign Companies in India

07/22/2026

Foreign firms and MNCs may claim capital gains exemptions in India for qualifying real estate disposals, compulsory acquisitions, and industrial relocations.

CBDT Exempts TDS on Interest, Dividend, and Commission Payments to Eligible IFSC Units in India

07/14/2026

India has removed TDS on specified payments to eligible GIFT City IFSC units from April 1, 2026. The exemption may improve cash flow for qualifying financial institutions, but annual declaration and reporting requirements apply.

India Gratuity Rules 2026-27: Calculation, Tax Treatment, Employer Compliance

06/26/2026

Understand gratuity in India for FY 2026–27, including eligibility, calculation under the Code on Wages, and tax treatment under the Income-tax Act, 2025 and Rules, 2026, with exemptions and relief provisions.

Legal & Regulatory

Special Valuation Branch (SVB) in India: FAQs for Related-Party Importers

07/30/2026

Learn when India’s Special Valuation Branch reviews related-party imports, the SVB process, required documents, timelines, and compliance steps.

Special Valuation Branch Compliance in India: Customs and Transfer Pricing Review

07/30/2026

Is your Special Valuation Branch (SVB) strategy ready? Learn why multinational importers in India must align intercompany agreements, Form 48 tax filings, and HSN codes to avoid SVB investigations or incompliance.

How India’s Competition Law Regulates Bid Rigging: Lessons from the HP India Case

07/29/2026

The Competition Commission of India has intensified enforcement against bid rigging, with the July 2026 HP India case. Learn how the Competition Act, 2002, regulates bid rigging, enforcement approach, key penalties, and compliance measures.

India’s Transition QCO 2026: Simplified BIS Certification Guide for Manufacturers

07/28/2026

India's Transition Facilitation (Quality Control) Order, 2026, introduces a simplified BIS certification route under Scheme II. Learn how the new framework changes the certification process.

PAN Allotment in India: Compliance Requirements for Foreign Companies, NRIs, and FPIs

07/27/2026

India's new PAN allotment framework tightens compliance for multinational companies and NRIs, while the Central Board of Direct Tax's May 15, 2026, notification provides targeted relaxations for foreign portfolio investors (FPIs).

Employee State Insurance Compliance for Foreign Companies and Indian Subsidiaries

07/21/2026

Employee State Insurance (ESI) compliance applies to foreign companies establishing a presence in India. Employers must comply with ESI registration, employee coverage, employer contributions, and statutory obligations.

Industries

India’s Transition QCO 2026: Simplified BIS Certification Guide for Manufacturers

07/28/2026

India's Transition Facilitation (Quality Control) Order, 2026, introduces a simplified BIS certification route under Scheme II. Learn how the new framework changes the certification process.

Why UK Luxury Cars Cost Less to Import Under the India-UK CETA

07/16/2026

The India-UK Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA) introduces phased customs duty cuts for eligible UK-built vehicles. Learn about tariff-rate quotas (TRQs), rules of origin, and qualifying brands.

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

07/16/2026

India's Tata Electronics and Dutch firm ASML have signed an MoU on May 16, 2026, to support the development of India’s first front-end semiconductor fabrication facility in Gujarat. As of May 18, 2026, India has a total of 13 approved semiconductor projects under ISM and SPECS.

India Semicon 2.0 Approved with US$13.2 Billion Outlay: Key Details

07/15/2026

The central government-led cabinet has approved Semicon 2.0 with a budget of INR 1.275 trillion (US$13.23B). Explore the key business and investment opportunities across chip design, equipment manufacturing, packaging, and the supply chain.

Exporting Alcohol to India: A Guide to the India-UK CETA Tariff Schedules and MIP Rules

07/15/2026

Learn how the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, effective July 15, 2026, reduces tariffs on Scotch whisky & other alcoholic beverages, introduces minimum import price (MIP) requirements, and reshapes export opportunities.

India Extends Customs Duty Relief for Electronics and Battery Manufacturing Until March 2029

07/09/2026

India's latest customs duty notifications exempt key electronics components and lithium-ion battery manufacturing machinery until March 31, 2029, lowering production costs and supporting domestic manufacturing.

HR & Payroll

Employee State Insurance Compliance for Foreign Companies and Indian Subsidiaries

07/21/2026

Employee State Insurance (ESI) compliance applies to foreign companies establishing a presence in India. Employers must comply with ESI registration, employee coverage, employer contributions, and statutory obligations.

New Employee Provident Fund 2026 Rules Advance India's Social Security Code Implementation

07/03/2026

The Employee Provident Fund 2026, in effect from July 1, 2026, introduces new compliance rules, digital filing, withdrawal norms, and governance requirements for employers and employees in India.

What Should Employers Know About Wage, Payroll, and HR Compliance in India in 2026?

07/02/2026

Download India Briefing’s 2026 employer guide to wage, payroll, and HR compliance in India, covering labor codes, minimum wages, hiring, exits, TDS, and payroll obligations.

Bihar Repeals Shops and Establishments Act: Will Other States Follow Through?

06/29/2026

Bihar has repealed its Shops and Establishments Act, 2025, replacing it with the Bihar OSHWC Rules, 2025. The move aims to align the state's labor laws with the central government's four labor codes.

Employee Compensation During Layoffs, Retrenchment, and Business Restructuring in India

06/26/2026

Learn how India's Industrial Relations Code and Social Security Code govern employee compensation during layoffs, retrenchment, business restructuring, and termination, including gratuity and other statutory benefits.

A Guide to Minimum Wage in India in 2026

06/26/2026

We address frequently asked questions that foreign hiring managers may have about minimum wages in India. In 2026, several states and jurisdictions have revised their rates, with Uttar Pradesh among the latest to increase its minimum wage ceiling.

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