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India’s ambitious Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA) came into force May 1, 2017. In this article, we highlight the Act’s major rules and discuss its implications for key stakeholders as well as the challenges in its implementation under respective state governments.
Kochi is an established port city and the largest cosmopolitan metropolis in the southwestern state of Kerala in India. In this article, we briefly outline key factors driving the city's importance as an investment destination, including access to port and trans-shipment facilities and its IT infrastructure.
Businesses in India have to contend with a multitude of employment laws and regulations. This issue of India Briefing Magazine informs readers about the most updated calculation of payroll and gratuity in India, social security laws, and the benefits of outsourcing payroll processing.
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.
India offers enormous potential for foreign franchisors who tailor their brand to fit into the country’s dynamic consumer market. In this article, we highlight entry strategies and regulatory concerns for foreign franchisors looking to establish their brand in India.
This is the Indian Tax Return Form ITR-1 SAHAJ for individuals having income from salaries, one house property, other sources (interest etc.) and having total income up to rs.50 lakh.
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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...
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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...
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An Introduction to Doing Business in India 2017 is designed to introduce the fundamentals of investing in India. As such, this comprehensive guide is ideal not only for businesses looking to enter the Indian market, but also for companies who already have a presence here and want to stay up-to-date...
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