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What the New IFSCA Notifications on TCSP and SPV Mean for Leasing Businesses

If you have been following GIFT City’s journey as India’s international financial hub, you may have heard a growing buzz…

1 June 20269 min readRead the analysis →
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Finance, FEMA & IFSC

Are You a Foreign Company or Investor Doing Business in India? You Need to Know About the SNRR Account.

If your company is based outside India—or you’re a foreign investor, a joint venture partner, or an overseas service provider…

29 April 20266 min read
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Trade Agreements

India–New Zealand FTA: What It Means for Indian Exporters, MSMEs, and Importers

Key Takeaways Status: Signed on April 27, 2026 — awaiting domestic ratification in both countries before entry into force. Coverage:…

28 April 20269 min read
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Customs & Duty Schemes

When the Strait Closes, India Acts: CBIC’s Emergency Trade Facilitation Measures

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz — one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints — has sent shockwaves…

30 March 20269 min read
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Customs & Duty Schemes

The EMI Scheme: CBIC Extends Duty Deferment to Eligible Manufacturer Importers — What Every Manufacturer Must Know

What if your next consignment of imported raw materials could clear Customs today — and you paid the duty only…

24 March 20267 min read
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SEZ, Zones & Industrial Policy

India’s ₹33,660 Crore BHAVYA Scheme: What Every Manufacturer, MSME, and Global Investor Needs to Know Right Now

On March 18, 2026, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, approved the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna…

21 March 20267 min read
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Customs & Duty Schemes

Budget 2026 Boosts AEO Programme: Why Every Importer and Exporter Must Get AEO Certification for Unmatched Trade Advantages

Following the announcement of the Union Budget 2026-27, India’s international trade framework is poised for significant advancements, positioning the Authorized…

2 February 20264 min read
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Trade Agreements

India-EU FTA: How The “Mother of All Deals,” will Transform Global Trade.

January 2026 Update: India and the European Union have successfully concluded negotiations on their long-awaited Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Often…

27 January 20263 min read
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Finance, FEMA & IFSC

IFSCA’s Game-Changing Update: Easier Gold and Silver Imports via IIBX for Jewellery Exporters 

In a significant boost to India’s jewellery export sector, the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) issued a key circular on 02.01.2026, expanding access…

4 January 20265 min read
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Foreign Trade Policy & DGFT

Are You Aware of This Crucial Trade Reputation Protector? DGFT’s QCTD Mechanism Resolves Quality Complaints and Trade Disputes Effectively.

In the highly competitive world of international trade, a single quality complaint from a trading partner can jeopardize hard-earned markets,…

23 December 20254 min read
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Customs & Duty Schemes

Are You Aware of This ‘Make in India’ Tax Benefit? MOOWR Empowers Manufacturers with Unlimited Duty Postponement

If you’re a manufacturer—or planning to become one—this scheme could be the silent accelerator your balance sheet has been waiting…

28 October 20253 min read
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Customs & Duty Schemes

Do You Know Over 50 Agencies Work Alongside Customs to Shape India’s Trade Landscape?

India’s vibrant trade ecosystem, with exports touching a record $824.9 billion and imports reaching $915.19 billion in FY 2024-25, is…

24 October 20255 min read
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SEZ, Zones & Industrial Policy

India’s GCC Revolution: A Strategic Hub for Global and Indian Enterprises

India’s GCC Revolution: A Strategic Hub for Global and Indian Enterprises Global Capability Centers (GCCs) have transformed from cost-saving back…

20 October 20254 min read
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Firm News

Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and Free Trade Warehousing Zones (FTWZs) in India: Catalysts for Economic Growth

India’s economic landscape has undergone significant transformation since the liberalization reforms of the 1990s. Among the key instruments driving this…

25 September 20255 min read

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