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Cross-border M&A deals in India are growing as companies pursue strategies to enter new markets, acquire technology, diversify, and consolidate globally.
Indian Mobility Platform Ola Comes Under Regulatory Spotlight: Lessons for Foreign Investors
India's Central Consumer Protection Authority has issued a notice to Ola Electric and Ola Cabs for alleged violations of consumer rights. This situation highlights the importance for foreign companies and foreign-invested enterprises operating in India to adopt best practices to minimize the risk of regulatory intervention and mitigate scope for reputational damage.
The US 2024 Presidential Election and Potential Impact on India
The 2024 US presidential election, featuring Kamala Harris and Donald Trump as candidates, is poised to impact India’s economy, trade relations, defense cooperation, and climate initiatives, depending on the outcome.
New GST Amnesty Scheme from November 1, 2024: Key Compliance Details
India's new GST amnesty scheme, effective from November 1, 2024, waives interest and penalties for non-fraudulent GST demands from 2017-18 to 2019-20.
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Cross-Border M&A in India: 2024 Market Developments and Regulatory Changes
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India and Ireland: Strengthening Economic Ties with a Joint Economic Commission
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India's Fintech Sector Secures US$778 Million in Funding in Q3 2024
Industries Oct 17 -
India Mandates Audit Trail Compliance for All Companies: Understanding the Obligations
Tax & Accounting Oct 16 -
India-EU FTA: Commerce Department Engages Domestic Industry on Rules of Origin
Economy & Trade Oct 15
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Economy & Trade
India and Ireland: Strengthening Economic Ties with a Joint Economic Commission
Oct 17India and Ireland are working towards taking their economic partnership to new heights as they negotiate the establishment of a joint economic commission, set to be formalized by the end of 2024.
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India-EU FTA: Commerce Department Engages Domestic Industry on Rules of Origin
Economy & Trade Oct 15India's Department of Commerce has reached out to domestic industries to seek feedback on rules of origin (ROO) under the India-EU FTA.
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The US 2024 Presidential Election and Potential Impact on India
Economy & Trade Oct 14The 2024 US presidential election, featuring Kamala Harris and Donald Trump as candidates, is poised to impact India’s economy, trade relations, defense cooperation, and climate initiatives, depending on the outcome.
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India-Hungary Trade Relations: From Solar Energy to Green Hydrogen Initiatives
Economy & Trade Oct 11India-Hungary have significantly increased their trade in recent years and are eager to collaborate on nuclear and solar energy initiatives. Trade activities between the two countries crossed US$1 billion mark for the first time in 2022.
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India-Norway Trade and Investment Relations
Economy & Trade Oct 09India and Norway's bilateral relationship, strengthened by the recent Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) with the EFTA bloc, creates significant growth opportunities in renewable energy, maritime technologies, and sustainable development sectors.
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An Introduction to Doing Business in India 2024
Published: December 2023
An Introduction to Doing Business in India 2024 highlights the country's robust economic growth, wit... -
Where to Invest in India: Analyzing Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu’s Business Environment
Published: November 2023Navigating the dynamic investment environment in India, with its diverse 28 states and 8 union terri...
Tax & Accounting
India Mandates Audit Trail Compliance for All Companies: Understanding the Obligations
Oct 16We provide an overview of audit trails, detailing the mandatory compliance requirements under Indian corporate laws, the responsibilities of companies and auditors, and the penalties for non-compliance.
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New GST Amnesty Scheme from November 1, 2024: Key Compliance Details
Tax & Accounting Oct 11India's new GST amnesty scheme, effective from November 1, 2024, waives interest and penalties for non-fraudulent GST demands from 2017-18 to 2019-20.
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India's Supreme Court Enables ITC Claims on Commercial Building Construction
Tax & Accounting Oct 08India's Supreme Court has allowed companies in the country to claim input tax credits (ITC) on construction costs for commercial buildings intended for rental purposes.
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Capital Gains Tax in India: An Explainer
Tax & Accounting Aug 07In 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.
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Tax Dispute Resolution Scheme for Contractors in Government Procurement in India
Tax & Accounting Aug 06The Vivad se Vishwas, or VsV scheme, aims to reduce tax litigation in India by offering a simple, efficient mechanism for taxpayers to settle their disputes with tax authorities.
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Goods and Services Taxes in India 2024
Published: April 2024India's Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime has significantly altered the landscape of indirect taxa... -
An Introduction to Doing Business in India 2024
Published: December 2023An Introduction to Doing Business in India 2024 highlights the country's robust economic growth, wit...
Legal & Regulatory
Indian Mobility Platform Ola Comes Under Regulatory Spotlight: Lessons for Foreign Investors
Oct 14India's Central Consumer Protection Authority has issued a notice to Ola Electric and Ola Cabs for alleged violations of consumer rights. This situation highlights the importance for foreign companies and foreign-invested enterprises operating in India to adopt best practices to minimize the risk of regulatory intervention and mitigate scope for reputational damage.
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India Eases Export Rules for Dual-Use Technology to 41 Countries
Legal & Regulatory Oct 09India's Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has relaxed export rules for 36 dual-use items from Indian parent companies to their foreign subsidiaries in 41 countries.
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India Implements New Guidelines for Halal Meat Exports, Effective October 16
Legal & Regulatory Oct 08India has introduced new policy conditions for halal meat exports, effective from October 16, 2024. Such products must be processed in facilities certified under the 'India Conformity Assessment Scheme (I-CAS) - Halal.'
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India's Anti-Trust Law Updates: Stricter Scrutiny, New Thresholds, and Faster Approvals
Legal & Regulatory Oct 07More 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.
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Managing CSR Obligations in India: Company Best Practices
Legal & Regulatory Oct 01Adopting 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.
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Mergers and Acquisitions in India
Published: June 2022In this latest issue of India Briefing Magazine, we analyze the latest merger and acquisition (M&A) ...
Industries
Cross-Border M&A in India: 2024 Market Developments and Regulatory Changes
Oct 21Cross-border M&A deals in India are growing as companies pursue strategies to enter new markets, acquire technology, diversify, and consolidate globally.
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India's Fintech Sector Secures US$778 Million in Funding in Q3 2024
Industries Oct 17India’s fintech sector witnessed substantial growth in Q3 of 2024, securing US$778 million in funding, a 66% increase compared to Q3 2023.
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Ratan Tata: Architect of the Tata Group's Global Empire
Industries Oct 10Ratan Tata, the Chairman Emeritus of Tata Group and a globally influential industrialist, passed away in Mumbai on October 9, 2024, at the age of 86. We look back at his legacy at the helm of the group.
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India's Semiconductor Sector: Tracking Government Support and Investment Trends
Industries Oct 03We track India's efforts to facilitate foreign investment into its indigenous semiconductor industry (developing fabs. chip design, ATMP).
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India’s Emerging Semiconductor Ecosystem: Key Players
Industries Sep 23India aims to become a notable semiconductor manufacturing hub to reduce import dependencies in electronics production and frontier sectors. We note prominent distributor partners crucial for driving semiconductor adoption and growth across industries as well as beneficiaries under the India Semiconductor Mission.
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Optimizing Returns: Strategies for Success in India's Service Sector
Published: September 2024India's service sector is a dynamic driver of economic growth and a key destination for foreign dire... -
An Introduction to Doing Business in India 2024
Published: December 2023An Introduction to Doing Business in India 2024 highlights the country's robust economic growth, wit...
HR & Payroll
A Guide to Minimum Wage in India in 2024
Sep 27We 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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Traveling in India – Business Etiquette and Culture
HR & Payroll Aug 30India is one of the oldest civilizations in the world, and a complicated mixture of old and new traditions from the West and East. If you are planning to do business with or in India, it is important to try and understand its cultural intricacies.
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How Labor Market Intelligence Can Strengthen Your India Market Relocation Strategy
HR & Payroll Aug 28An effective labor market study will help company decision makers, such as C-suite executives, to make an informed choice that is best suited to their business undertaking.
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More Women Engaged in Manufacturing Activities in India: MoSPI Report
HR & Payroll Aug 14In the latest report from India’s MoSPI, more urban women are engaged in the manufacturing sector, while rural women dominate agriculture activities.
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India to Expedite Visa Process for Chinese Technicians Amid Industrial Concerns
HR & Payroll Jul 19India is reportedly working on loosening the visa requirements of Chinese technicians in response to concerns from several companies.
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Optimizing Returns: Strategies for Success in India's Service Sector
Published: September 2024India's service sector is a dynamic driver of economic growth and a key destination for foreign dire... -
From Recruitment to Retention: India HR Insights for 2024
Published: June 2024This issue offers an essential guide for foreign invested firms to attract and retain the best talen...
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