Other Briefings
India Market Watch: Investors Eye India’s Agri-tech Startups and Indian IT firms Brace for New US H-1B Norms
In this week’s Market Watch, we take a look at India’s agri-tech startups, the country’s fast-growing business travel segment, and the concerns of the IT-BPO industry over new H-1B visa norms in the US under President Trump.
Singapore and India to Include Limitation of Benefits in DTAA Amendment: Implications for Foreign Investors
On April 1, 2017, Singapore and India’s amended Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement will come into effect, including a Limitation of Benefits clause. Find out more about what this clause includes and what its implications are on bilateral trade between Singapore and India.
India Market Watch: Consumer Durables to Cost More in 2017 and 20% Indian Migrants UAE Bound as per OECD Report
In this week’s Market Watch, we look at the slowdown in India’s consumer durables industry, the sudden capture of market share by Chinese smartphone manufacturers, and the growth of Indian migrants to the UAE.
India’s Air Pollution Problem: Government Initiatives and Investment Opportunities
As Indian cities grow and contribute to the GDP, the rapid industrialization has led to serious air pollution issues that cities struggles to cope with. We look at some government initiatives to tackle the problem as well as opportunities for investors looking to enter the market.
India Market Watch: Imported PoS Machines Exempt from Labelling, Government Reduces Electronic Transfer Charges
In this week’s Market Watch, we look at PoS machines being exempt from mandatory labelling, electronic fund transfer fees reduced to promote digital payments and low internet penetration rates hampering the Digital India campaign in India.
Taking Advantage of India’s Improving Business Environment – New Issue of India Briefing Magazine Out Now
The latest issue of India Briefing Magazine, focusing on India’s improving business environment, is out now and available to subscribers as a complimentary download through the month of December.
India Market Watch: GST Deadline Looks Increasingly Improbable, India and UK Sign Ease of Doing Business MoU
In this week’s Market Watch, we look at the problems facing the implementation of the GST, the latest growth estimates of India’s e-commerce market, and the MoU signed between India and the UK allowing the two countries to collaborate on improving India’s business climate and regulatory infrastructure.
Industry Spotlight: India’s Growing Aviation Sector
The Indian aviation industry is on a high growth trajectory and expects to be the largest market by 2030. The government, realizing this potential, recently unveiled the National Civil Aviation Policy 2016. Read about the developments here.
