The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued pivotal guidance on the Principal Purpose Test (PPT) within India’s Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAAs), aligning domestic tax governance with global anti-abuse standards. This strategic clarification aims to prevent treaty shopping while enhancing compliance certainty for cross-border investors. As India updates over 30 treaties under the OECD’s BEPS framework, the move positions the country to balance robust tax e

Introduction In 2025, the global economy is grappling with heightened trade tensions, primarily instigated by the United States'...

Trump's proposed semiconductor tariffs could reshape global supply chains, impacting chip prices, innovation, and trade relations. As the U.S. pushes for self-reliance, nations like India emerge as key players in a shifting, high-stakes global tech landscape.

India recorded $7.2 billion in deal activity in February 2025, the highest in three years. Driven by strong M&A and private equity investments, the surge signals rising investor confidence and robust economic momentum across key sectors.