Bangalore Webinar • Event report
IFCCI x Khaitan & Co | GST & Customs Playbook 2025-26
IFCCI in association with Khaitan & Co. successfully hosted a virtual knowledge session on GST & Customs Playbook 2025–26 on 27 November 2025.
The Indo-French Chamber of Commerce & Industry (IFCCI), in association with Khaitan & Co., successfully hosted a virtual knowledge session titled “GST & Customs Playbook 2025–26: Key Considerations for Indo-French Businesses in India” on 27 November 2025.
The session focused on unpacking the evolving GST and Customs landscape for FY 2025–26, offering practical and strategic insights for Indo-French businesses operating in India. The discussion began with welcome remarks from Mr. Priyank Prakash, Senior Manager – Advocacy & Content, IFCCI, who set the context for the webinar.
The session was led by Mr. Brijesh Kothary, Partner, and Mr. Mayank Jain, Partner, Khaitan & Co., who delivered an in-depth presentation on India’s trade pivot and navigating the India–France Year of Innovation, highlighting key regulatory shifts impacting cross-border operations.
Key discussion areas included:
GST Developments (GST 2.0)
Sectoral implications of GST 2.0 revisions, with a focus on Automobile, Aviation, and Defence sectors
Taxability of intra-group transactions, including internally generated services and secondment-related complexities
Emerging challenges and recent developments related to exports under the GST framework
Customs & Trade Policy Updates
Implications of the India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on trade and compliance
The growing importance of inter-company agreements as core customs documentation, alongside updates on tariffs and Quality Control Orders (QCOs)
Insights into India’s evolving trade policy and key considerations around SCOMET regulations
The webinar concluded with an interactive Q&A session, where participants engaged directly with the speakers, followed by closing remarks from IFCCI. The session provided valuable clarity on compliance, risk management, and strategic planning for Indo-French businesses navigating India’s regulatory environment.
IFCCI thanks all participants and partners for their active engagement and looks forward to hosting future knowledge-driven sessions.
