Other Briefings
India’s Tax Bodies Pledge Better Service, Expanded Reforms
India’s primary tax bodies, the CBDT and CBEC recently announced reforms in the tax regime and better service. In our latest article, we assess the impact of the pledged reforms on domestic and foreign investment. This week’s article also analyzes the impact of the newly established non-adversarial tax regime in India, which is deemed critical for India to achieve strong economic development.
India Regulatory Brief: Government Simplifies Import Process, Model GST Laws Released, and New Aviation Policy
In this week’s Regulatory Brief, we examine the proposed measures to simplify import processing, the draft Goods and Service Tax laws released by the Finance Ministry, and India’s new aviation policy.
India’s Public Sector Banking Crisis on Foreign Investment
A recent study by Moody’s outlines a potential solvency and liquidity crisis in India’s public sector banks. Here, we analyze the potential impact of the crisis, focusing on how it would affect foreign investment into the country.
India-U.S. Agreement on Renewable Energy
India and the U.S. recently signed an MoU to enhance cooperation on energy security, clean energy, and climate change. Here, we discuss and analyze the priority areas highlighted in the agreement and implications for India’s solar power sector.
India Market Watch: New Startup Policy for IT and Electronics Sector in Gujarat and India 2nd in the Global Retail Development Index
In this week’s Market Watch, we highlight a new startup policy for the IT and electronics sector in Gujarat, India’s jump in rankings on the Global Retail Development Index, and the MoU between India and the US focused on the renewable energy sector.
Patanjali’s Story: Lessons for Companies in the Indian Market
Patanjali, a relatively young player in the Indian consumer goods sector, has taken the Indian market by storm. In this article, we assess the growth, operations, and roadblocks faced by Patanjali, and look at how its strategy can be emulated by other companies entering India.
Employing Women in the Indian Workplace
The female workforce in India remains much smaller (at 32 percent) compared to the opposite gender. In this article, we look at ways in which companies can achieve greater gender diversity in their workforce, ultimately helping their bottom line in the Indian market.
India Regulatory Brief: Digital Equalization Levy of 6 Percent and New Tax Proposed on Startups with Falling Valuation
In this week’s Regulatory Brief, we examine the digital equalization levy, increasing tax burden on startups with falling valuation, and the central bank’s directive towards cyber-security preparedness in commercial banks.
