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CBIC Unveils SEZ Duty Relief & Simplifies E-Commerce Export Norms Effective April 1

New Delhi, April 1 -- In line with the Union Budget 2026 27, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has introduced a one-time relief measure allowing eligible manufacturing units in Sp... Read More


Govt Extends RoDTEP Scheme By 6 Months Till Sep To Cushion Exporters

New Delhi, April 1 -- The Government has extended benefits under the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme by six months, until September 30, 2026, to support exporters im... Read More


USTR Report Flags India's Satellite Policies & Internet Shutdowns As Trade Barriers

New Delhi, April 1 -- The United States has raised concerns over certain Indian policies, including the preference for domestic satellites in direct-to-home (DTH) television services and instances of ... Read More


Japan To Establish Investment Facilitation Cell In India To Push FDI

New Delhi, April 1 -- Japans Foreign Ministry is set to establish a dedicated investment facilitation cell to promote foreign direct investment (FDI) into India, in a move aimed at strengthening bilat... Read More


IPR Filings Rise Following Biodiversity Law Reforms, Says NBA

New Delhi, April 1 -- Regulatory reforms introduced under the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Act, 2023 have led to a notable rise in Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) applications linked to India's... Read More


India's Data Centre Capacity To Grow 30% In 2026; Investments May Cross $180 Billion: CBRE

New Delhi, April 1 -- Real estate service provider CBRE South Asia has projected a strong expansion in India's data centre (DC) sector, with total capacity across major cities expected to grow by arou... Read More


CBDT Signs Record 219 Advance Pricing Agreements In FY26, Total Crosses 1,000 Mark

New Delhi, April 1 -- The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has signed a record 219 Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) with Indian taxpayers in FY 2025-26, marking the highest number concluded in a ... Read More


RBI Extends Trade Relief Measures For Exporters Amid Ongoing Global Disruptions

New Delhi, April 1 -- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has extended key trade relief measures for exporters in view of continued geopolitical uncertainties and logistical disruptions arising from the W... Read More


Slow Dispute Resolution System Costs India Up To 2% Of GDP, Say Industry Experts

New Delhi, April 1 -- Indias slow and inefficient dispute resolution system is estimated to be costing the economy 1.5 2 percent of GDP annually, significantly impacting business confidence and invest... Read More


Slow Dispute Resolution System Costs India Up To 2% Of GDP, Say Industry Experts

New Delhi, April 1 -- India's slow and inefficient dispute resolution system is estimated to be costing the economy 1.5-2 percent of GDP annually, significantly impacting business confidence and inves... Read More