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India and Iran Step Up Economic Engagement
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif arrived in New Delhi yesterday for talks with senior Indian officials on a range of issues aimed at bolstering economic and diplomatic ties between the two countries.
India Approves Rs10.24 Billion in FDI Proposals
The Indian Foreign Investment Promotion Board has approved eight foreign investment proposals worth over Rs10.24 billion.
Key 2013 FDI Policy Changes in India
Amendments in Indian FDI policy last year opened a number of key business sectors to increased foreign investment and in several instances eliminate the need for foreign investors to obtain approval from the Indian government before investing. In this article, we outline these key policy changes and examine their impact on foreign investors in India.
Can Tax Cuts Breathe Life into India’s Economy?
The government’s interim budget plans promise tax cuts, recovering growth and the reduction of India’s fiscal deficit, but are they enough to revive the economy before elections in May?
India: Taxation’s Fatal Neglect?
In this op-ed commentary, Devesh Kapur & Arvind Subramanian discuss India’s spending programs and examine the tax revenues required to maintain these governmental programs into the future.
New Issue of India Briefing Magazine: Taking Advantage of India’s FDI Reforms
In India Briefing Magazine’s first issue of 2014, we explore important amendments to India’s foreign investment policy and outline various options for business establishment, including the creation of wholly owned subsidiaries in sectors that permit 100 percent foreign direct investment.
Welcome to the New India Briefing Online Portal
Welcome to the new India Briefing online portal. This independent website is run by Asia Briefing Ltd., with content produced in association with the tax and legal professionals at the foreign-direct investment consulting practice, Dezan Shira & Associates.
India Tightens Restrictions on Raw Material Exports
The Indian government has imposed a 5 percent duty on exports of iron ore pellets in a move that will further clamp down on raw material exports and ensure iron availability for domestic steel producers.
