India's General Election Dates Announced, Polling Scheduled in Seven Phases

Economy & Trade

Polling for the 2024 Indian General Elections, the world's largest electoral exercise, is scheduled to take place from April 19 to June 6, 2024. India Briefing gives a summary of the electoral process and voter profile.

Economy & Trade

Risks for US Businesses in Emerging Asian Markets in 2024

In this op-ed, we discuss factors affecting US business operations in key emerging Asian markets in 2024, including regional elections, geopolitics, supply chain shifts, currency stability, and climate risks.

Economy & Trade

Outlook for Sovereign Wealth Fund Investments in India

India is becoming a major investment destination for sovereign wealth funds. We discuss key players and which sectors are benefiting in India in 2024.

Tax & Accounting

India's Finance Act, 2024 Makes Changes to the Input Service Distributors Mechanism in the GST Regime

India Briefing explores the latest amendments introduced in the Finance Act 2024 such as the definition and procedures concerning the Input Service Distributor (ISD) concept under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime. 

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Economy & Trade

India's General Election Dates Announced, Polling Scheduled in Seven Phases

Mar 18

Polling for the 2024 Indian General Elections, the world's largest electoral exercise, is scheduled to take place from April 19 to June 6, 2024. India Briefing gives a summary of the electoral process and voter profile.

  • Examining India's State Capex Performance in 2023-24

    Economy & Trade Mar 14

    India’s latest capital expenditure (capex) estimates from March indicate that the states of Telangana, Haryana, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Madhya Pradesh are on track to achieve their budgeted targets. Tracking capex performance has value as such expenditure has multiplier effects in terms of asset creation, raising productivity, and generating jobs.

  • India, EFTA Sign TEPA Deal: Key Benefits Negotiated

    Economy & Trade Mar 12

    India has linked tariff concessions with investment obligations in its Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) with the EFTA nations. We look into the fine print of the deal and discuss New Delhi's expectations.

  • India, UK FTA Negotiations: Key Updates

    Economy & Trade Mar 09

    India-UK FTA negotiations appear to have stalled as New Delhi seeks more on visas and social security while UK wants greater market access. New Delhi could delay talks till after UK general elections, anticipating a better deal under a different British government.

  • Risks for US Businesses in Emerging Asian Markets in 2024

    Economy & Trade Mar 06

    In this op-ed, we discuss factors affecting US business operations in key emerging Asian markets in 2024, including regional elections, geopolitics, supply chain shifts, currency stability, and climate risks.

 

Tax & Accounting

Tax & Accounting

NFRA Seeks to Promote Innovation in India's Auditing Industry

Mar 08

At the maiden international conference organised by the NFRA, its chairman, Ajay Bhushan Pandey, has expressed strong intentions to inculcate a framework identical to an innovation lab to promote technological advancement in the auditing industry.

 

Legal & Regulatory

Legal & Regulatory

Unused Land, Building Laws Confront India's Policymakers Targeting High Industrial Growth

Mar 11

While some Indian states reclaim unused land for industrial purposes, many enforce building standards that hinder efficient land use by factories.

  • Establishing a Trading Company in India

    Legal & Regulatory Feb 27

    Starting an import-export business in India with the right strategies allows a firm to access information resources, network contacts, and concessions, which are key to profitability and compliance.

  • Establishing a Trading Company in India

    Legal & Regulatory Feb 27

    Starting an import-export business in India with the right strategies allows a firm to access information resources, network contacts, and concessions, which are key to profitability and compliance.

  • India Notifies ‘Lesser Penalty’ Regime under the Competition Act

    Legal & Regulatory Feb 22

    The Lesser Penalty regime in India is provided under Section 46 of the Competition Act, 2002 and governed by regulations released by the CCI. We discuss key features of this leniency program, which applies to entities under investigation in cartel cases, and the benefits provided under India's antitrust laws.

  • A Step-by-Step Guide to Establishing Your Business in India's GIFT City

    Legal & Regulatory Feb 15

    We discuss the step-by-step process of setting up a business in the GIFT City in Gujarat, India's first IFSC and multi-services SEZ.

Industries

Industries

PM Narendra Modi Virtually Inaugurates the 3 New Semiconductor Units on March 13

Mar 13

Three new plants from the Tata Group and CG Power-Renesas join Micron in advancing the manufacturing capacity in India's semiconductor sector.

 

HR & Payroll

HR & Payroll

More Women Are Now Part of India’s Expanding Manufacturing Workforce

Mar 07

In India, gradual efforts are being made to ensure that more women are participating in the workforce, including in male-dominated manufacturing jobs. We discuss latest industry hiring trends and challenges facing the Indian economy in meeting gender parity targets.

 

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