Crack the code

In this webcast, learn how foreign universities can navigate tax and regulatory challenges when setting up their India branch campus under evolving policies like NEP 2020 and recent tax reforms.

As educational horizons expand, India's University Grants Commission (UGC) is welcoming prestigious global institutions to establish campuses in the country under the transformative National Education Policy 2020. This landmark initiative paves the way for world-class universities to tap into one of the fastest-growing education markets.

This webinar is tailored for CFOs, tax heads, finance teams as well as academicians, global partnership leaders, university partners and any specialist in education sector evaluating collaboration opportunities to set-up international branch campus for Foreign Universities in India. 

Key takeaways:

• Indian regulators are adopting a more progressive approach to foreign university entry.
• NEP 2020 aims to make India's education system globally competitive and inclusive.
• Central and state initiatives are propelling foreign universities to establish India campuses.
• There is increased focus on reducing tax litigation through streamlined processes and relief measures, including:
  • Amnesty schemes to resolve past tax disputes.
  • Higher appeal thresholds to limit tax litigation burdens.
  • New alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, such as APAs and AARs.
  • Shortened tax assessment cycles for greater efficiency.
• Introduction of the Income Tax Bill 2025 will further reshape tax regulations.