A windfall tax (SAED) targets supernormal corporate profits arising from external crises. Recently hiked to ₹14/litre on diesel, India utilizes this tool to stabilize domestic fuel supplies, offset excise cuts, and curb inflation amidst the 2026 global energy crisis.
Click to View MoreIndia and China are normalizing diplomatic and economic ties following border disengagements at Depsang and Demchok. Key milestones include the 35th WMCC meeting, high-level SCO and BRICS summits, and India's amended Press Note 3 allowing calibrated Chinese investments
Click to View MoreIndia’s SEZ 2.0 framework and Union Budget 2026-27 introduce concessional domestic sales and shift performance metrics to net positive growth. These reforms aim to boost global competitiveness while mitigating challenges posed by the OECD's fifteen percent Global Minimum Tax rules.
Click to View MoreChina's Hainan Free Trade Port implemented island-wide customs closure, creating a zero-tariff hub. Offering 15% corporate taxes and a 30% value-added processing exemption, it aims to reshape global supply chains while rivaling Hong Kong.
Click to View MoreIndustrial parks are planned industrial ecosystems that provide serviced land, shared infrastructure, and simplified governance to accelerate manufacturing growth in India. Backed by initiatives such as plug-and-play parks, the India Industrial Land Bank, industrial corridors, and the Industrial Park Rating System, they play a crucial role in attracting investment, generating employment, promoting sustainability, and strengthening India’s integration into global value chains, while also requiring continuous upgrades to address infrastructure gaps, regional imbalances, and environmental challenges.
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Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) plays a crucial role in economic growth by bringing in capital, technology, and job opportunities. To improve FDI flows, countries must focus on creating a stable and investor-friendly environment through regulatory reforms, infrastructure development, skilled workforce, and transparent governance. Targeted sectoral strategies, digitalization of approvals, and strong investment promotion agencies can enhance investor confidence. Additionally, international trade agreements, performance-based incentives, and sustainability-focused policies are key to attracting high-quality, long-term investment.
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