Navigating Fundraising Instruments and Mechanisms

Navigating Fundraising Instruments and Mechanisms

In India, companies can issue a variety of investment instruments to investors to meet their capital requirements. Under Indian company law, such instruments issued to investors are called ‘securities’. Depending on a company’s financial needs and investor preferences, several fundraising options are available for consideration. Fundraising Instruments: At the time of raising capital, companies commonly … Read more

Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) for Indian Manufacturers

Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) for Indian Manufacturers

On April 26, 2025, India introduced guidelines and an online portal for the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS). Valued at INR 229.19 billion (US$2.7 billion), this initiative is designed to make India Atmanirbhar (self-reliant) in the electronics supply chain. The scheme focuses on building a strong component ecosystem by attracting significant global and domestic investments, … Read more

India’s Tech Talent Surge Outpaces Global Cities

India's Tech Talent Surge Outpaces Global Cities

India has firmly established itself as a global hotspot for tech hiring, driven by the rapid expansion of Global Capability Centres (GCCs), a deep pool of skilled professionals, and a favourable cost environment. Multinational companies are increasingly choosing India to build and scale their technology teams, with cities like Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Pune emerging as … Read more

NRI Guide: How to Reduce Withholding Tax/Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) in India with Lower Deduction Certificates

NRI Guide: How to Reduce Withholding Tax/Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) in India with Lower Deduction Certificates

TDS is a mechanism under the Income Tax Act, 1961, whereby tax is collected at the point of payment. The applicable rates vary depending on the type of payment, the recipient’s residential status, and the legal classification of the entity involved. TDS provisions can be broadly categorized as follows: For individuals: Resident individuals Non-resident individuals … Read more

Government Increases PLI Allocation to Boost Manufacturing

Government Increases PLI Allocation to Boost Manufacturing

As of July 2025, the Indian Government has approved a total of 806 applications under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes, covering 14 strategic sectors, including electronics, pharmaceuticals, telecom, textiles, and automobiles. Achievements and Impact The PLI scheme, first announced in 2021 with a total outlay of INR 1.97 trillion (US$22.8 billion), aims to strengthen … Read more

Transfer Pricing: Meaning, Objective, Benefits, & Applicability

Transfer Pricing: Meaning, Objective, Benefits, & Applicability

For accounting and taxation purposes, a transfer price emerges when related parties, such as company divisions or a company and its subsidiary, need to report their individual profits. A transfer price is utilised to determine costs when these related parties are required to conduct transactions with each other. Generally, transfer prices do not vary significantly … Read more

SEBI Board Meeting Highlights: Highlights of Reforms for Facilitating Ease of Doing Business in India

SEBI Board Meeting Highlights

The recent board meeting of SEBI announced a package of progressive regulatory reforms with a view to simplifying compliance, expanding market access, and raising the efficiency of operations in India’s capital markets. Steps are part of the overall strategic objective of raising India’s status as a competitive investment destination in the world. The major highlights … Read more

Why Uttar Pradesh Is Ready to be India’s Next GCC Hub

Uttar Pradesh Is Ready to be India's Next GCC Hub

India is rapidly emerging as a global hub for Global Capability Centres (GCCs), with Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Pune leading the way. Uttar Pradesh is now following suit in aspirational fervor to redefine the state’s economic destiny. India’s northern power center, Uttar Pradesh (UP), is strategically shifting to become India’s top location for Global Capability Centres … Read more

Understanding India’s Special Economic Zones: A Gateway to Economic Growth

Understanding India's Special Economic Zones: A Gateway to Economic Growth

India’s Special Economic Zones (SEZs) act as vital business hubs and one of the key drivers that promote economic growth, attract foreign investment, and support export development. Established under the SEZ Act of 2005, the special zones offer a special environment with tax incentives, simple regulations, and world-class infrastructure to fuel trade and industrial development. … Read more

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