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Japan and India had their 12th annual bilateral summit in Gandhinagar in Gujarat state from September 14 to 15. Here we briefly discuss the evolving and expanding economic relationship between the two Asian giants, eclipsed as it was by the announcement of India's first bullet train.
A soured joint venture between McDonald’s and Connaught Plaza Restaurants is threatening to undermine the fast food giant’s success in India. In this article, we explain McDonald’s’ joint venture problems, and highlight takeaway lessons for foreign companies looking for Indian partners.
Under the GST regime in India, benefits of tax rebate obtained by sellers or service providers must pass on to final consumers through anti-profiteering compliance. The article explains the anti-profiteering regulation and compliance requirements for businesses in India.
India's Payment of Wages Act recently increased its ambit as parliament revised the monthly wage ceiling from US$280 to US$375. This article discusses the development and its impact on employers in India; it also explains how wages are defined under the Act.
Prime Minister Modi held his first bilateral talks with Myanmar between September 5 and 6. Relations between the two countries are multifaceted, with both sides sharing key concerns over maritime security and economic development.
This infographic shows the elements that compose India's Goods and Services Tax Identification Number (GSTIN)
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The third edition of Tax, Accounting and Audit in India is updated for 2017, and provides an overview of the fundamentals of India’s tax, accounting, and audit regime, including the major tax, legal, and regulatory obligations foreign investors are likely to encounter when establishing or operating a business in the country. This edition of the...
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In this issue of India Briefing Magazine, we discuss payroll processing and reporting in India, and the various regulations and tax norms that impact salary and wage computation. Further, we explain India’s complex social security system and gratuity law, and how it applies to companies. Finally, we describe the importance of IT infrastructure, compliance, and...
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In line with government reforms, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pushed Indians to adopt cashless transactions, giving the digital payments sector a significant boost. The sector is currently experiencing an unprecedented jump in growth since early November 2016, with digital wallet companies showing a growth of 271 percent for a total value of US$2.8 billion....
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