India:  Simplifies immigration procedures for Japanese nationals

India and New Zealand signed a free trade agreement (FTA) on Monday, 27 April 2026  in New Delhi, aiming to cut tariffs, expand market access and strengthen economic ties amid ongoing global trade tensions. The deal was signed by India’s

Denmark expanded its economic engagement with India on 8 April 2026 with the launch of the Indian Danish Chamber of Commerce (IDCC) in New Delhi, aiming to strengthen trade, investment and business linkages ahead of the anticipated ratification of

India has increased windfall taxes on aviation turbine fuel (ATF) and diesel exports, following a further rise in global oil prices since the levy was first introduced on 26 March. According to notifications from the Ministry of Finance and the

India’s Ministry of Finance has confirmed that the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Japan on assistance in the collection of taxes will apply to any request submitted on or after 8 July 2025. The MoU, signed in Tokyo on 30 June 2025 and

Japan and France have agreed to boost cooperation on rare earth supply chains to reduce reliance on China. The announcement came during French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Japan for talks with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. Under the

India’s Ministry of Finance has issued Notification No. 39/2026 on 30 March, 2026, confirming that all provisions of the amending protocol to the 1988 income tax treaty with Brazil are in effect. The original convention was signed in 1988 and