As India's economy enters 2020 and aims for a larger profile in the global supply chain, it will need to deliver on key reforms to attract more investors.
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The new issue of India Briefing magazine titled "Establishing a Foreign Company in India" is out now and available as a complimentary download on the Asia Briefing Publication Store.
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Nikolay Kudashev, the Russian Ambassador to India has stated that Russia is looking forward to concluding a Free Trade Agreement with India and the Eurasian Economic Union. At a Press Conference in Delhi on Monday he stated “In 2020 we are hopeful of an early conclusion of the Free Trade Agreement between the Eurasian Economic[.....]
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Many foreign HR managers struggle with the holiday schedule in India. This article outlines the government’s official schedule to help HR managers plan public holidays for their firm.
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Kolkata has emerged as a popular investment destination for foreign entities with the expansion of key industries such as trade, IT, and biotechnology.
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Taxpayers in India who missed their deadline to file taxes are advised to file their tax returns by December 31, 2019 to avoid harsher penalties.
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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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Prospective companies and investors seeking to enter the Indian market must carefully consider their options for investment. Here, we outline the functions and requirements for setting up liaison offices in India.
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Any person in India, whose estimated tax liability is more than Rs 10,000 (US$145) in a financial year, after deducting TDS, must pay income tax in advance.
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In the second article in this five-part series, Chris Devonshire-Ellis examines India's prospective free trade scenarios with its fellow BRICS nations.
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Delhi's air pollution is affecting business as usual. Learn more about why Delhi's air is polluted, how it affects business, and what is being done.
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Chris Devonshire-Ellis examines India's free trade posture in this Op/Ed, which analyzes India's position on the RCEP and the EAEU trade blocs.
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India has opted out of the RCEP after failing to receive assurances on its concerns over market access, tariff relaxations, and non-tariff barriers.
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India’s SEZs offer tax incentives to their resident businesses. In this article, we highlight key information relevant for companies setting up in an Indian SEZ or developing an SEZ.
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Employers should review HR policies in India regularly to ensure that their practices are compliant with local laws. Here, we provide 10 best practices that serve as a good introduction or refresher for any HR professional.
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India just slashed its corporate tax rate by almost 10 percentage points as Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government seeks to boost investor sentiment in the country.
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GST registration enables goods and service providers to collect GST from their customers. In this article, we enumerate the rules and regulations for registering under GST, as well as penalties for noncompliance.
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India is finally shaking off its isolation and attempting to rebuild its regional relations with Central Asian countries. In this article, Chris Devonshire-Ellis looks at India's developing trade ties with Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Iran, Russia, the EEU, and the SCO.
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India and Russia may be far apart from each other geographically, but there are increasing business opportunities between the two. Read to know about the opportunity sectors.
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With India's 'Make in India' push, the country's MSME sector is poised for rapid growth. Read to know about the incentives and opportunities in the sector.
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The government of India has introduced new FDI norms for single-brand retail, coal mining, contract manufacturing, and digital media. In this article, we provide a roundup of all the changes.
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Businesses planning to import or export from India must understand the stages involved in the process, the regulatory framework and documentation required.
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India is the first country in the world to make corporate social responsibility (CSR) mandatory, following an amendment to The Company Act, 2013 in April 2014. Businesses spend over a billion dollars of their profits in areas such as education, poverty, gender equality, and hunger programs.
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Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu are the leading investment destinations in India. This article gives an overview of the ports, SEZs, and the industrial incentives available for manufacturing activities in these states.
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Companies operating in India or planning to set up should pay close attention to the changes made to the Companies Act to understand legal implications as well as to ensure the smooth running of their business.
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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...
