Other Briefings
India Market Watch: India to Get New National Design Policy and Clarification on Impact of New FDI Norms in Aviation
In this week’s Market Watch, we highlight a forthcoming national policy that seeks to promote India as a global design hub, the introduction of a new funding option for startups, and the government’s clarifications on the impact of new FDI rules in the aviation sector.
India’s New Twilight Law: 24/7 Operations for Retailers
India’s Union cabinet recently approved a bill that will allow commercial establishments to operate for 24 hours a day. Here, we assess the impact that the law will have on businesses and the associated opportunities it creates for foreign investors.
City Spotlight: Investing in India’s Coimbatore
Coimbatore is a rapidly developing Tier-II city in India and has been selected for development under the Smart Cities Mission. Learn about the key sectors of Coimbatore’s economy and future investor prospects in the city.
India Regulatory Brief: E-Commerce Sector Reacts to Draft GST Bill and Union Cabinet Approves New Mining Policy
In this week’s Regulatory Brief, we examine the provisions of the draft GST bill affecting the e-commerce sector, the new mining policy cleared by the Union cabinet, and the Income Declaration Scheme recently launched by the tax department.
UK Chooses ‘Brexit’, Will it Hurt India?
The UK chose to ‘Leave’ the EU in a referendum held on June 23, 2016 – a decision popularly referred to as Brexit. We discuss what the vote means for India.
India Institutes More FDI Changes, Opening Most Sectors to Automatic Route
The Indian government recently announced new reforms to its FDI regime, further liberalizing FDI in several sectors. The new rules will clear numerous obstacles for foreign investors that wish to enter the Indian market. In this article, we identify the sectors where FDI will be available under the automatic approval route.
India Market Watch: 100 Percent FDI in Broadcast Services, Banking Support for Startups, and Stalemate in RCEP Negotiations
In this week’s Market Watch, we discuss the new FDI rules in India’s broadcast services sector, increased banking support for Indian startups, and the ramifications of India’s three-tier tariff rate proposal in the ongoing RCEP talks (which include the ASEAN states and China).
India-Australia Deal to Avoid Double Social Security Contribution
India and Australia recently signed a Social Security Agreement intended to avoid double social contribution by employers who have a presence in both countries. This article discusses the pact and examines its important and beneficial implications.
