Wednesday 26 June 2019

Tripura Revises Industrial Policy, Extends Subsidies to Large Industries


Tripura is the second largest natural rubber produces after Kerala, and has big natural gas, and oil reserves that offer a huge scope for setting up rubber and gas based industries. In this article, we list the incentives available for setting up industries in the north-eastern state.

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The Goods and Services Tax in India – New Issue of India Briefing Magazine Out Now


The latest issue of India Briefing Magazine - "The Goods and Services Tax in India", is available for download from the Asia Briefing Publication Store.

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Monday 24 June 2019

R&D in India: Trends and Opportunities


India has emerged as the choice location for cutting-edge Research and Development (R&D) projects for global companies across industries. Read to know about the advantages of setting up R&D center in India.

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Sunday 23 June 2019

CII suggests creation of National Employment Board


The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on Sunday recommended the creation of a National Employment Board cosisting of members from key Union Ministries, all state governments, industry experts and trade unions, among others, to look into and address issues faced in employment creation in the country.

Thursday 20 June 2019

Special Economic Zones and Warehousing Clusters in Mumbai


Foreign companies investing in an SEZs can save up to 20-30 percent of the cost of setting up a production unit. Read to know about the incentives for setting up an SEZ, and the SEZs and warehousing clusters located in Mumbai.

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Monday 17 June 2019

Telecom tower firms seek more relief, priority lending


The telecom tower industry has urged the Finance Ministry to allow accelerated depreciation rate of 65 per cent on batteries, 20 per cent funding through External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) for the working capital and inclusion of telecom towers in the priority sector for lending by banks.

Sunday 16 June 2019

Foreign Currency Accounts by Resident and Non-Resident Persons in India


In this article, we discuss the regulations relating to foreign currency accounts and deposits made by a person resident in India and a person resident outside India.

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Friday 14 June 2019

Shutting down casinos not practical, says Goa Minister


A month after Goa BJP president Vinay Tendulkar said that the party had urged the BJP-led state government to consider shutting down casinos, state Environment Minister Nilesh Cabral on Friday said that this step was "not practical" because of the employment they generate and ancillary businesses which the industry feeds off.

Special Economic Zones and Warehouse Clusters in the Delhi NCR


SEZs are an ideal investment destination for many foreign investors coming to India. Read to know about the incentives for setting up or developing an SEZ, and the SEZs and warehousing clusters located in Delhi NCR.

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Saturday 8 June 2019

Paint makers optimistic on growth in 2019-20


Despite slowdown in automotive sector, the paint makers remained optimistic about the industry's growth in the current fiscal, an official said on Friday.

Friday 7 June 2019

Full text of Azim Premji's letter to Wipro employees


Signalling the end of an era, Indian IT industry czar and Wipro founder Chairman and Managing Director Azim H. Premji (73) will retire on July 30.

India: Your China Plus One?


Businesses adopt the China plus one model to reduce operating costs, diversify work forces and supply chains, and access new markets. India is an ideal alternative destination, offering the world’s third largest market, labor surplus, and cheaper wages aside from ongoing economic reforms.

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Thursday 6 June 2019

Wipro's Premji to retire on July 30, son to succeed


Signalling an end of an era, Indian IT industry czar and Wipro Founder Chairman and Managing Director Azim H. Premji, 73, will retire on July 30. His son and the company's Chief Strategy Officer Rishad Premji will succeed him on July 31 as the Executive Chairman, the global software major said here on Thursday.

Wednesday 5 June 2019

How IFIN audit panel lived in denial deliberately


The S.S. Kohli-helmed IL&FS (IFIN) audit committee chose to live in denial, ignoring whistleblower complaints, RBI inspection reports and even best of breed industry practices to obfuscate facts and figures and generally muddy the waters. It was obvious that this was being done in connivance with the management.

Vistara grounds first Boeing jet due to technical glitch


Full-service carrier Vistara's first Boeing aircraft has been grounded due to an engine related technical glitch, industry sources said on Tuesday. The airline, however, rebuffed the claim and stated that the aircraft had been sent for a routine maintenance check.

Tuesday 4 June 2019

Capital Gains Tax in India: An Explainer


In India, any profit or gain arising from the sale of a capital asset is deemed as capital gains and is charged to tax under the Income-tax Act, 1961. This article aims to help you determine your tax liability on gains arising from the transfer of property or financial assets in India.

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Monday 3 June 2019

印度PAN永久账号申请程序


印度PAN,永久账号是由印度所得税当局分配给每个纳税实体、外商投资企业和个人的10位数字和字母的唯一身份证明。本文将为希望在印度投资经营的企业介绍印度企业永久账号(PAN)卡的申请程序。 税务部门以卡的形式,使用PAN号码作为通用识别密钥,来跟踪可能含有应税的金融交易,以防止逃税,并督促企业遵守适用的税法。 永久账号(PAN)也作为个人的重要识别手段,被全国所有政府和非政府机构广泛适用。 任何涉及所得税项和高价值的交易都必须有永久账号(PAN),虽然永久账号(PAN)是可选申请的。此外,开设银行账户、工资支付和其他固定资产买卖等等都需要永久账号(PAN)。 外商投资企业的印度子公司的所有外国董事或负责人,无论是否居住在印度,都必须注册永久账号才能运营。 印度的所得税法规定,以下类别的个人必须申请永久账号: •个人总收入超过免税最高限额的; •应缴纳服务税的个人及其代理; •从事任何商业经营的个人总营业额在一年内超过基本限制; •所有需要申报所得税的个人; •所有进口和出口商; •所有计划在印度注册制造商、贸易商或服务提供商的进出口商; •所有计划参与必须有PAN的特定交易的个人。 必须有PAN的交易 在下列交易中,除政府部门外,所有人士均须持有永久账号: •出售或购买价值100万卢比(合14,056美元)或以上的不动产,在与该不动产的购买或出售文件中应披露PAN; •销售或购买除两轮车外需要登记的机动车; •任何一天总购买银行汇票、支付订单或银行支票大于50,000卢比(703美元)的; •用于前往外国旅行(费用或购买外币)超过50,000卢比(703美元)现金的; •用于支付酒店和餐厅账单的超过50,000卢比(703美元)现金的; •开立银行账户; •申请信用卡或借记卡; •银行的现金存款为50,000卢比(合703美元)或更多时; •用于购买基金或购买股票的大于50,000卢比(703美元)或以上的,或者用于支付购买公司/机构债券,或购买印度央行的债券的; •年寿险保费超过50,000卢比(合703美元); •每笔交易超过20万卢比(合2,811美元)的购买商品或服务(包括珠宝)的。 如果任何没有PAN的个人,却参与以上任何一项交易,均须在印度的个人所得税网站上提交表格60来申报该交易。 此外,重要的是要注意,在上述某些交易中,外国国民可以不需要PAN。 申请程序 首次申请PAN号码的申请人必须填写以下表格之一,表格可在印度税务局网站下载: •适用于印度公民的表格49A,无论当前是否居住在印度; •外籍人士填写表格49AA。 表格需要基本信息,如姓名、地址(永久和正式)、联系电话、有效电子邮件地址、父亲姓名和出生日期。 除申请表外,申请人必须提供一份确认表格、两张照片及其他文件。 对文件的要求因地区、申请人的国籍而有区别。 PAN申请所需的文件——个人 申请人须提供下列其中一份文件的副本,以作身份证明: •护照; •选民身份证; •驾驶证; •Aadhaar卡(由印度唯一识别机构签发)。 •以银行包含分行的抬头纸签发的银行证明原件,包含及申请人的照片和银行账号。 对于居住证明,请提供下列其中一份副本: •护照; •选民身份证; •驾驶证; •Aadhaar卡; •银行对账单或存折; •信用卡; •水电费账单; •信用卡; •雇主证书; •录取通知书。 对外国人的具体要求 外国人需提供以下列证明文件,复印件必须经由印度驻该国大使馆公证并认证:[.....]

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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...