Sunday 30 December 2018

India Proposes Setting-up Free Trade Zones for Russian Investors


India wants to encourage Russian investments and has suggested setting up a free trade zone for Russian companies. In September 2018, Indian Commerce and Industry minister Suresh Prabhu met with his Russian counterpart to discuss enhancing bilateral trade and investment. The minister invited the governors of the Russian Far East to explore areas of co-operation[.....]

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Friday 28 December 2018

Samsung Galaxy M series phones to sport Infinity V display


Samsung's Galaxy M series smartphones, set to make their global debut in India in January 2019, will sport a 6.4-inch Infinity V display and a large battery, probably the largest ever on any Samsung smartphone, according to industry sources.

Thursday 27 December 2018

Plastic Ban in India – the Business Impact of State Specific Regulations


As more Indian states adopt plastic ban, companies need to prepare for a regulatory environment that will likely entail tighter legislation and enforcement. Here, we look at the rules, exemptions, penalties introduced under the plastic ban in Indian states.

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Bucking skills' shortage, attrition, Indian IT industry goes digital


Embracing disruptive technologies to stay ahead of the curve, the buoyant Indian IT industry made digital business its growth driver in 2018, despite facing a shortage of skills and double-digit attrition.

Indian broking industry to post 5-10% growth in FY19: ICRA


Amid market volatility and cautious investor sentiments, Indian broking industry is estimated to post a moderate growth of 5-10 per cent in the current fiscal (2018-19) with estimated revenue projected at Rs 19,500-20,000 crore, said a report released on Thursday.

Wednesday 26 December 2018

Labor Laws in India – A Guide to Federal, State, and Industry Specific Regulations


The concurrent nature of labor laws in India can be confusing for companies that are newly established or looking to expand in the country. Read to know more about India's federal, state, and industry specific labor laws.

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Thursday 20 December 2018

GST E-Way Bill Makes Transportation of Goods in India More Efficient


India introduced the e-way bill system under GST in April, 2018 to ensure greater tax transparency and a hassle-free movement of goods from one state to another. Here, we discuss the system and registration process.

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Tuesday 18 December 2018

GST Update: Back-Office Support Services to be Taxed in India


Back-office support services in India will not qualify as exports but intermediary services, and will be liable to 18 percent goods and services tax (GST)

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Sunday 16 December 2018

Where to Invest in India – New Issue of India Briefing Magazine Out Now


The latest issue of India Briefing Magazine, Where to Invest in India, is available for download from the Asia Briefing Publication Store. Here, we discuss the investment opportunities available in India's top five investment destinations - Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu.

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Thursday 13 December 2018

Logistics Industry in India – Modernizing with Tax Reform, Technology, and Infrastructure


India’s logistics industry is undergoing a transformative period. In this article, we discuss the current state of the sector, and how the GST – coupled with technological innovation and infrastructure development – is reshaping the industry in India.

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Tuesday 11 December 2018

Nasscom Foundation to use CSR funds for skilling techies


Indian IT industry apex body's social arm Nasscom Foundation plans to use corporate social responsibility (CSR) funds to skill techies on latest technologies like Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotics, a top executive has said.

Monday 10 December 2018

India, UAE to Drop US Dollar Trade and Revert to Own Currencies


In a growing trend of deleveraging trade from the US dollar and the associated US controlled global payments system, India and the United Arab Emirates have signed a currency swap agreement to boost trade and investment without the involvement of the US dollar.

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Thursday 6 December 2018

India-China Amend Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement


India China sign protocol to amend the double tax avoidance agreement to check tax evasion by multinational companies. Read to know more.

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Tuesday 4 December 2018

Income Tax for Foreign Nationals in India


In India, an individual’s income is taxed at graduated rates, depending on his/her duration of stay in India and income level. In this article, we outline the rates and calculation methods for both income sources, and summarize common deductions and inclusions in income for expatriates working in India.

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Life insurers earn more in Oct selling lesser policies

The 24-company Indian life insurance industry closed last month with new business of Rs 22,776.03 crore, up by 31.87 per cent over the prev...