India's Anti-Trust Law Updates: Stricter Scrutiny, New Thresholds, and Faster Approvals

Legal & Regulatory

More provisions of the Competition (Amendment) Act, 2023 have taken effect as of September 2024, including deal value thresholds for high-value acquisitions, marking a complete overhaul of India's anti-trust regime.

Legal & Regulatory

India Shortens Deadline for Filing CSR-2 Return: MCA Notification

Companies in India that report their corporate social responsibility expenditure must file the CSR-2 Return for FY 2023-24 by December 31, 2024.

Human Resources & Payroll

A Guide to Minimum Wage in India in 2024

We answer some frequently asked questions foreign hiring managers may have regarding the minimum wage in India. Several states in India have updated their minimum wages as of October 2023.

Economy & Trade

India Extends Import Management System for IT Hardware Until December 31, 2024

India's DGFT has announced the extension of the current import management system (IMS) for IT hardware products till the end of December 2024.

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Economy & Trade

Economy & Trade

India-Sweden Bilateral Trade and Investment

Sep 30

The bilateral relationship between India and Sweden is benefiting from a growing focus on manufacturing, technology, and sustainability.

 

Tax & Accounting

Tax & Accounting

Capital Gains Tax in India: An Explainer

Aug 07

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. We discuss the latest changes to taxation of capital gains introduced under the Union Budget 2024.

 

Legal & Regulatory

Legal & Regulatory

India's Anti-Trust Law Updates: Stricter Scrutiny, New Thresholds, and Faster Approvals

Oct 03

More provisions of the Competition (Amendment) Act, 2023 have taken effect as of September 2024, including deal value thresholds for high-value acquisitions, marking a complete overhaul of India's anti-trust regime.

  • Managing CSR Obligations in India: Company Best Practices

    Legal & Regulatory Oct 01

    Adopting certain best practices can help companies meet their corporate social responsibility (CSR) obligations, build a positive reputation, and make meaningful contributions to socioeconomic welfare and sustainable development.

  • India Shortens Deadline for Filing CSR-2 Return: MCA Notification

    Legal & Regulatory Sep 27

    Companies in India that report their corporate social responsibility expenditure must file the CSR-2 Return for FY 2023-24 by December 31, 2024.

  • Corporate Social Responsibility in India

    Legal & Regulatory Sep 27

    India became one of the first countries to mandate corporate social responsibility on April 1, 2014. Certain companies are required to allocate a portion of their profits to areas such as education, poverty alleviation, gender equality, and hunger mitigation programs.

  • Corporate Social Responsibility in India

    Legal & Regulatory Sep 27

    India became one of the first countries to mandate corporate social responsibility on April 1, 2014. Certain companies are required to allocate a portion of their profits to areas such as education, poverty alleviation, gender equality, and hunger mitigation programs.

Industries

Industries

India's Semiconductor Sector: Tracking Government Support and Investment Trends

Oct 03

We track India's efforts to facilitate foreign investment into its indigenous semiconductor industry (developing fabs. chip design, ATMP).

 

HR & Payroll

HR & Payroll

A Guide to Minimum Wage in India in 2024

Sep 27

We answer some frequently asked questions foreign hiring managers may have regarding the minimum wage in India. Several states in India have updated their minimum wages as of October 2023.

 

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