Year in Review: What Foreign Investors Expect from India in 2020

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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Establishing a Foreign Company in India – New Issue of India Briefing Magazine Out Now

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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Long-term views of India telecom market remain positive: Study

The macro and long-term views of the telecom market comprising infrastructure, equipment and user devices continues to remain positive despite the short-term disruption that the industry has witnessed, said a study on Tuesday.

Russia Looking Forward To India Joining Eurasian Economic Union

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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India’s Public Holidays in 2020

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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Zomato in advanced talks to buy UberEats: Report

The online food delivery industry in India is set for a big churn as Uber has reportedly entered advanced stages of talks to sell UberEat's India business to rival Zomato by the end of this year.

Kolkata, India: A Brief Guide for Investors

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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Filing Late Tax Returns in India: Penalty and Deadline for AY 2019-20

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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Jewar Airport: Once ready will open more routes, arrest fares

Once ready in 2023, the International Airport in Jewar township here in Uttar Pradesh is expected to boost the aviation industry by decongesting the national capital's IGIA as well as expanding the reach of air services to a 'larger population base of the NCR region', experts opine.

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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Amazon, Flipkart may face more queries on predatory pricing

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal trade (DPIIT) is examining the responses by the e-commerce companies, like Flipkart and Amazon, on complaints over predatory pricing and if required will ask them for further clarification, according to a senior government official, here on Saturday.

Investors bat for value addition to farm produce in Punjab

Leading players in the agro industry on Friday batted for providing value addition to the agricultural produce of farmers in Punjab in order to ensure remunerative returns for them.

Bankers surprised at RBI's unanticipated holding of rates

Bankers and industry were surprised and disappointed on Thursday at the RBI maintaining its key interest rates unchanged, when they had been expecting the repo, or the central bank's short-term lending rate, to fall below the current 5.15 per cent even as the second quarter GDP growth has fallen to 4.5 per cent.

Former IT honcho's daughter launches 5 star hotel in Kerala

Unlike her father S.D.Shibhulal who was the co-founder of Infosys, his daughter Shruthi Shibhulal has strengthened her presence in the hospitality industry when on Tuesday, she launched their new 5 star hotel O by Tamara, in the capital city.

How to Establish a Liaison Office in India

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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Advance Income Tax in India

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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Festive boost: Oct vehicle registration up 4%

In a positive sign for the auto industry, vehicle registration in October rose by 4 per cent on year-on-year basis, largely on the back of festival demand, showed the data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Association (FADA).

Developing Global Free Trade: Linking India with Mercosur and the EAEU

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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Tech CFOs bat for digitising financial functions

Indian corporate CFOs on Friday batted for companies to digitise their financial functions at the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Conclave 2019 here.

Delhi’s Air Pollution and its Impact on Business

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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