Other Briefings
Mining in India’s Northeast – Challenges and Opportunities in the State of Meghalaya
India’s mining industry in the northeast has been systemically plagued by challenges. These primarily stem from ambiguous policies and regulatory hurdles that have led to unchecked corruption and environmental degradation, but investment opportunities still exist. In this article, we examine the industry in the state of Meghalaya.
Double Bind: Government Refuses to Define the ‘Online Marketplace’
The e-commerce boom has presented opportunities and challenges for the Indian market, with the government choosing a safe stance on defining the industry. In this article, we discuss the lack of clarification on what constitutes retail, wholesale and online platforms and how this affects foreign investors.
Understanding India’s Ease of Doing Business Ranking: A State-by-State Analysis
In the latest Ease of Doing Business rankings released in October 2015, India moved up 12 places to rank 130 out of 189 countries. In this article, we discuss how the rankings can be utilized to glean the current investment environment in India’s widely different states.
Doing Business in India: Outlook for 2016
As 2015 came to a close, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government was eager to emphasize its successes over the last 18 months. However, not all has been smooth sailing for Prime Minister Modi. In this article, we examine India’s economic outlook for 2016 and the BJP’s ability to deliver on its policies.
India–Myanmar–Thailand Trilateral Highway: An Investment Opportunity in the Making
The India–Myanmar–Thailand Trilateral Highway is an ambitious project of 1990 miles (3200 km) that will connect India with the ASEAN region. In this article, we examine how the project is set to provide a development and investment boost to India’s north-east region.
India’s Withholding Tax for Non-residents
Companies required to withhold taxes, and individuals or companies in receipt of income, are subject to increasingly stringent withholding rules in India. The topic of withholding taxes can be problematic both for the payer and for the recipient of the income.
Indian Government Provides Business Friendly Clarification for MAT
A welcome announcement to foreign investors: FIIs and FPIs are not liable for MAT if they have no permanent establishment or place of business in India. The change signals the government’s desire to improve India’s image as an investment destination.
Getting into Asia – the India Option
India’s GDP growth rates have overtaken those of China, Getting India right, however, is a time consuming process that requires much research.
