Tax planning

India trade update October 2025: Regulatory reforms and FTA progress

India boosts trade in Oct 2025 via export resilience, regulatory reforms, and FTAs, enhancing market access, supply chains, and investor confidence.

Center of gravity of world economy shifting towards the EMDEs

EMDEs will form 61% of global GDP in 2025, with India contributing 17.5% to global growth. Innovation is key to India’s rise beyond middle-income status.

India’s steady progress in poverty reduction

India’s poverty headcount ratio has fallen to 1% in 2025, showing dramatic progress in eliminating extreme poverty across rural and urban areas.

India’s trade with US and China: Performance and potential

Read the comprehensive analysis on performance and potential of India's trade relationships with the US and China, highlighting key trends and opportunities.

Navigating international tax compliance for Indian multinationals

Read how EY helps Indian multinationals with global tax complexity transfer pricing, BEPS 2.0, permanent establishments and technology-enabled compliance.

Where India stands in the group of five largest economies

India is set to become the world’s 3rd-largest economy, potentially surpassing the US in PPP by 2038, despite US tariffs and global trade uncertainties.

How Indian companies are redefining global investment strategies

Discover how Indian firms are redefining outbound investment with a 67.7% surge in FY25 with ESG, tax efficiency & hubs like UAE, Switzerland & GIFT City.

BRICS+ 2025 growth and trade promoting initiatives

BRICS+ drives global shift with rising trade, GDP share, and local currency payments—advancing multilateralism and sustainable growth across 19 nations.

The rise of AI in delivering smarter tax solutions

Explore the AI in tax landscape: key trends, smarter compliance, client engagement and advisory insights for optimized tax solutions.

Budgeting for defence expenditure

India's defence needs a 3% GDP benchmark to ensure modernisation, steady funding, and Aatmanirbhar growth amid fiscal constraints and global challenges.

Getting India future-ready: Role of rare earth elements

Rare earth elements are key to India's future. EY explores the role of rare earth metals, minerals & elements technology in mining industry to drive growth.

How will the UK-India FTA redefine economic ties between the two nations?

Discover the transformative UK-India Free Trade Agreement, unlocking economic growth, reduced tariffs, enhanced market access, and professional mobility for 2025.

Sailing through global tariff headwinds

Discover how India can navigate global tariff challenges, sustain 6.5% GDP growth in FY26, and leverage fiscal reforms, AI, and trade agreements for stability.

As Trump tariffs reshape global trade, India must adapt fast

Amid global trade shifts from US reciprocal tariffs, India must diversify exports, address trade imbalances, and boost manufacturing competitiveness.

How Should India Prioritize Fiscal Health—Deficit Control or Debt Reduction?  

Explore fiscal health priorities: fiscal deficit or debt-GDP ratio. Understand India's fiscal reforms, debt trends, and sustainable fiscal deficit strategies. Find out more.

Why India should focus on health and education to achieve Viksit Bharat status

Prioritizing health and education is key to harnessing India's demographic dividend. Enhanced spending on these sectors fosters growth, employment, and productivity. Learn more.

FY26 Union Budget: Diversifies stimuli and rethinks fiscal consolidation

FY26 Union Budget shifts focus to consumption with INR1 lakh crore tax relief for households, INR1.5 lakh crore in interest-free loans, and INR4.3 lakh crore in grants.

Why Budget 2025 should focus on restoring India’s capex growth momentum

India's FY25 GDP growth forecast at 6.4%, with fiscal deficit to improve to 4.4% in FY26 and a 20% capital expenditure hike. Learn more.

Recasting fiscal responsibility framework: Roadmap to achieve Viksit Bharat

Discover India's new fiscal framework for Viksit Bharat: aiming for 30% debt, 3% deficit norms, and zero revenue deficit to ensure economic stability.

How India can frame its fiscal architecture to realize Viksit Bharat

Discover the roadmap to Viksit Bharat. Learn about the necessary government size, tax reforms, and fiscal discipline to achieve India's development goals.

How ITC reforms can propel the managed workspace sector

GST on Managed Workspaces: Explore key issues, challenges, and proposed reforms to streamline tax regulations for the booming industry.

BRICS+ to pave the way for a multipolar currency era

BRICS+ group's rising trade share challenges G7 dominance. Explore the shift towards a multipolar economic system and implications for global currencies.

How policy and fiscal benefits can boost India’s bioplastics industry

Explore how policy and fiscal incentives are poised to propel India's bioplastics industry towards sustainable growth and innovation.

Can BRICS+ play a key role in shaping future global economic policy

Explore the impact of G7 and BRICS+ on global economics, their power balance, and cooperation in shaping the world's financial future.

Union Budget 2024-25: Accelerating fiscal consolidation for sustained growth

Union Budget 2024-25: Drive fiscal consolidation for lower interest rates, boost private investment, and job growth.

Impact of new GST law on skill-based online games

Explore the effects of the new GST law on skill-based online gaming. Understand the implications for players and industry with our in-depth analysis.

Budgeting for balancing growth and fiscal discipline

Discover how FY25 Interim budget has struck a fine balance between sustaining growth and achieving fiscal consolidation. Learn more.

How FY25 Budget can tackle fiscal imbalances and signal sustainability

EY India helps companies in implement International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) . Get IFRS consulting services to navigate accounting complexities.

16th Finance Commission: The benefits of brevity in Terms of Reference

The Terms of Reference (ToR) of the 16th Finance Commission provide it flexibility to define the scope of its work, approach and methodology. Learn more.

How India’s FY25 interim budget could prepare ground for the main budget

Discover the groundwork laid by India's FY25 interim budget, shaping expectations for the main budget. Key insights on economic strategies and policies.

OECD outcome statement on progress on Pillars One and Two of BEPS 2.0 project – are MNEs ready for a sprint?

EY highlights how MNEs are grappling with the transformation of OECD’s BEPS 2.0 with its impact and requirements.

IFSC at GIFT City: unpacking key factors driving investor attraction

Discover the Benefits of IFSC at GIFT City - Simplified Regulations, Tax Advantages, and a Global Financial Ecosystem. Unlock Opportunities Today

Modernizing India Corporate Tax Compliances: automation, AI and beyond

Corporate Tax Compliances are evolving with automation & AI. EY explores advancements in corporate tax filing, registration, tax automation & compliance.

What are the implications of OECD's STTR on the business landscape?

EY highlights STTR capitalizes on low tax rates in the recipient's jurisdiction for optimal tax planning. Learn more about STTR OECD.

SIGHT Program: the new PLI Avatar for the Green Hydrogen ecosystem

Explore how India aims to replace fossil fuels with renewables & establish itself as a Green Hydrogen hub, powering the nation's sustainable energy future

Navigating BEPS Pillar 2 Reforms: are MNEs' prepared?

Learn how Pillar 2 Reforms mandate a minimum 15% tax on MNEs' income across all jurisdictions andexploring the changing landscape of international taxation.

Tax policy as a catalyst for sustainable decarbonization

Explore how private sector innovation drives digitalization while governments play a crucial role in accelerating a decarbonized future through tax policy.

Green Energy Trade Shift: implications of the new EU CBAM norms

Explore how the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) aims to balance carbon pricing for imported and domestic goods in the EU.

Simplifying Transfer Pricing for Routine Distributors: exploring the implications of Amount B

EY highlights about Amount B approach: easing challenges for tax authorities and taxpayers in cross-border transactions. Learn how it works.

Reaping the demographic dividend

Learn how the size and age of India's workforce will significantly impact its economic growth in the coming years, highlighting theIndian demographic dividend.

Fiscal consolidation in India: charting a credible glide path

How a reduced fiscal deficit will help India make more investable resources available for the private sector? Learn more about fiscal consolidation in India.

How Budget 2023 has increased the attractiveness for IFSC, GIFT IFSC

Discover how GIFT (IFSC is expected to play a pivotal role in India’s growth journey. Learn more about Tax Incentives for IFSC Unit - GIFT IFSC

How Budget 2023 changes are likely to impact the e-commerce operators in India

EY highlights how Budget 2023 proposals aim to deal with the taxation in e-commerce. Learn more about the changes impacting e-commerce operators.

Union Budget 2023: strict clauses continue to challenge charitable institutions  

EY highlights the amendment in charitable trust. Learn more about the Charitable trust amendment in budget 2023.

Budget 2023 widens the scope of Tax Deducted at Source (TDS)

EY highlights how Budget 2023 widens the scope of Tax Deducted at Source (TDS). Learn more about TDS rates.

Is the simplified new tax regime the right step to provide a better tax planning and tax payer experience?

EY highlights how Budget 2023 attempts to make the new concessional tax regime more attractive. Learn more about the new and old tax regimes.

How amendments in angel tax will impact companies

In Budget 2023, the scope of angel tax expanded, to cover foreign funding. Learn more about the amendments in angel tax.

Sunset clauses in India are truly setting

Sunset clauses are commonly used in India's tax and fiscal laws, such as tax holidays and exchange control regulations. Learn more about their implications.

How India can fill the credit gap to fuel economic growth

Discover how debt has played a crucial role in driving economic growth. Learn more about credit gaps in India.

Online gaming in India – the GST conundrum

EY outlines the implications under the GST laws on the emerging online gaming industry. Learn more about GST regime for Online gaming Industry.