Friday 31 May 2019

Leading online payments with over 50% market share: Paytm


Digital payments firm Paytm on Friday announced it has grabbed over 50 per cent market share in the payment gateway industry.

Monday 27 May 2019

India’s Land Acquisition Law – What Investors Need to Know


Land acquisition is a major bottleneck for companies looking to invest in India. Read to know about India 's Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation, and Resettlement Act, 2013 and how it impacts your business planning in India.

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Friday 24 May 2019

Look where NRIs are investing in India


Non-resident Indians (NRI) deposits and remittances are an important source of foreign exchange for India. Read to know where NRIs invest in India.

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Thursday 23 May 2019

Joint bid for Jet Airways innovative but complicated: Experts


With conventional solutions remaining elusive for the grounded Jet Airways, industry experts see a joint bid for the airline by strategic and financial investors as a viable option wherein risks can also be hedged.

Tech industry hails the return of BJP


Tech titans on Thursday hailed the return of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at the Centre, saying the strong mandate would give a renewed push for a digital India.

Wednesday 22 May 2019

Joint bid for Jet Airways innovative but complicated: Experts


With conventional solutions remaining elusive for the grounded Jet Airways, industry experts see a joint bid for the airline by strategic and financial investors as a viable option wherein risks can also be hedged.

Monday 20 May 2019

Nilekani advises certification for skills in food services


Indicating formalisation of the food services industry was inevitable in India, Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani on Monday advised stakeholders to have a certification system for skills of their employees in the supply chain.

Sunday 19 May 2019

US-China Trade War Boosts India’s Appeal as a Manufacturing Hub


As the US-China trade war escalates, hundreds of American companies are looking to shift their supply chains away from China. In this article, we discuss India's rising appeal as a low-cost manufacturing alternative to China.

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Saturday 18 May 2019

Clarity on Jet Airways expected in a week


It may not be over till it is over. Even as some industry veterans believe that grounded Jet Airways may have hit the end of the road, State Bank of India (SBI) Chairman Rajnish Kumar remains optimistic that clarity over the future course of the airline will emerge in a week's time.

Thursday 16 May 2019

Vodafone Idea rights issue erodes 21% shareholding value


The recently concluded Vodafone Idea rights issue has resulted in losses for the public shareholders, eroding 21 per cent of their shareholding value, according to industry sources.

Wednesday 15 May 2019

Impact of GST on Imports and Exports in India


Launched on July 1, 2017, the GST has changed the way businesses are done in India. In this article, we examine the impact of the GST on imports and exports through changes in the structure of taxation, and the withdrawal of some indirect taxes and exemptions.

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Saturday 11 May 2019

RIL acquires global toy firm Hamleys for Rs 620 cr


In a bid to become a dominant player in the global toy retail industry, Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) on Thursday announced it has acquired iconic British toy retailer Hamleys from Chinese fashion wear firm C Banner International.

'Jet unlikely to get serious bid, banks stare at massive loan write-offs'


The stake sale process initiated by State Bank of India-led lenders for the grounded Jet Airways is unlikely to get any "serious bid" from investors and public sector banks may be looking at massive write-off of loans, aviation industry sources said.

Friday 10 May 2019

India’s Top Investment Destinations


Every state in India presents a unique economic profile. Here, we provide an economic overview of India's top five investment states - Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu.

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Wednesday 8 May 2019

How to Manage the New GST Audit in India


The purpose of GST audit is to allow taxpayers to assess their own tax liability without any intervention from tax authority. The last date for filing GST audit report for fiscal year 2017-18 is June 30, 2019.

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Sunday 5 May 2019

Provident Fund Scheme for International Workers in India


In India, it is mandatory for international workers to contribute to the country's employment provident fund and insurance scheme. Read to know about the provident fund for international workers and social security agreements in India.

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Wednesday 1 May 2019

Applying for Tax Incentives in India: Frequently Asked Questions


Tax incentives are available to businesses in India depending on the economic activity, industry, location, and size of the firm. In this article, we answer FAQs on applying for tax incentives and breaks 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...