Other Briefings
Indian Government Revamps Trade Mark Rules
Registering trademarks in India just got simpler: the government introduced its new Trade Mark Rules, 2017 on March 6. A faster, simpler, and transparent registration process will benefit businesses and will serve as an overall boost to India’s intellectual property regime.
India Is Hot! New IPO’s Are Massively Oversubscribed
A sign of the desire to get into the new Indian dynamic has manifested itself in the over-subscription of Indian IPOs. This is a time for entrepreneurs to get stuck in, and ride what promises to be an exciting ten years in making India both an Asian consumer tiger and the workshop of the world.
Medical Tourism in India: Industry Growing to Meet Demand
India is becoming an increasingly big player in the international medical tourism industry, otherwise known as Medical Value Travel (MVT). By 2020, India’s MVT industry will more than double its current revenue. Learn more about the state of the industry and its market potential here in this article.
Strong Growth Prospects for Luxury Market Investors in India
We highlight the investment prospects in India’s luxury market – factors driving luxury consumer spending and government policies that will facilitate international brands.
India Sets GST Rates, App for July 1 Rollout
India is keen to rollout the GST from July 1; the government has pegged the peak tax rates, fixed tax slabs, and is working on ensuring easy accessibility for all. This article discusses the progress made and further areas that need to be addressed by the government.
India’s Digital Payments Push: Incentives on BHIM
The Indian government has proposed incentives for its popular BHIM app to further incentivize users to adopt cashless transactions. Read on to learn about the development and how the government plans to use such apps to promote digital payments.
Union Budget 2017: Impact on Startups and MSMEs in India
The Union Budget 2017 was presented on February 1 and contains several provisions and amendments that impact startups and MSMEs. Read on to stay updated with the latest tax developments in the sector.
Smartphones and India: Foreign Manufacturers Take a Bite
India’s smartphone market is worth US$10 billion and the government is encouraging foreign smartphone manufacturers to grab a slice, pushing forward the Make in India campaign. Read on to learn about the developments and how smartphone makers are investing in the industry.
