Other Briefings
The Disabilities Act in India: What Employers Need to Know
The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 broadens the definition of a ‘disabled person’, and applies to both private and government establishments in India. Here, we briefly cover the major compliances required by the Act, which include having an Equal Opportunities Policy in place.
Expatriates in India: Visa, Work Culture, Socioeconomic, and Payroll Considerations
In the past ten years, India’s living and working environments have adapted to the increased influx of expatriates. Here we discuss key considerations that foreigners should note as they make the move to India.
Switzerland Approves Automatic Information Exchange with India to Curb Tax Evasion
India’s automatic exchange of information pact (AEOI) with Switzerland will take force in 2018, and the first exchange of information will take place in 2019. This will boost India’s efforts to track black money and curb tax evasion.
India Implements WTO’s TFA – Boost to Trade Linkages, Ease of Doing Business
India has released a 76 point National Trade Facilitation Action Plan (NTFAP), under the WTO’s Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA). This article discusses how the TFA will ease doing business in India, reduce trading costs, and boost exports and imports.
Italian Investment into India
In the 2015 financial year, Italian companies invested US$334.7 million into India. In this article, we explain how India’s tier II cities are attracting Italian manufacturers, and highlight the active role Italy can play in India’s “Smart Cities” initiative.
The GST in India: Tax Rates Slashed, Some Compliance Relaxed
Last week, the GST Council announced several revisions to the indirect tax regime, making it more business-friendly. In this article, we highlight the most significant changes announced.
Demonetization in India: Masterstroke or Gross Miscalculation?
Last year, India’s federal government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the demonetization of high value currency. Here we take stock of the policy’s genesis and its major outcomes.
Italy, India Trade Relations
Improving diplomatic ties between Italy and India are giving rise to new economic opportunities for Italian businesses. In this article we breakdown bilateral trade between Italy and India and explain why India’s improving business climate is attracting an increasing amount of interest from Italian firms.
