Other Briefings
State Spotlight: Investing in Telangana
Following its separation from Andhra Pradesh in June 2014, foreign firms have been closely examining Telangana’s suitability as a destination for FDI. With a population of 35,286,757 and a GDP of $53.9 billion, there is ample room in India’s newest state for exceptional growth.
Using India’s Free Trade & Double Tax Agreements – New Issue of India Briefing Magazine
The newest issue of India Briefing magazine, titled “Using India’s Free Trade & Double Tax Agreements”, is out now and available as a complimentary download in the Asia Briefing Bookstore.
Expect Labor Reforms at the State Level in 2015
Foreign companies should begin preparing for labor reforms at the state level in the coming year. Following national labor reforms in November 2014, public and private interest groups have renewed calls for labor reforms in 2015.
Presidential Visit to Buoy U.S. – India Business Relationships
This week, U.S. President Barack Obama traveled to India to attend the annual Republic Day parade. Agreements reached during the recent trip indicate continued government cooperation to improve ease of doing business.
Land Acquisition May Become Easier in India, but Risks Remain
In recent weeks, the India government announced two initiatives that will make acquiring and repurposing land easier for many businesses. However, land acquisition and environmental regulations remain sensitive issues; market entry and business advisory services are still mission-critical for foreign companies.
Investing in India’s Emerging Wine Industry
India’s wine industry is in the midst of a vital transition. Last year, the country’s wine production hit a record 17 million liters, with export sales rising 40 percent to reach US$4.4 million in the first 7 months. With a growing export sector, the industry has potential to be a global market competitor.
An Introduction to Doing Business in India 2015 – New Report from Dezan Shira & Associates
An Introduction to Doing Business in India 2015, out now and available as a complimentary download in the Asia Briefing Bookstore, is designed to introduce the fundamentals of investing in India.
A Guide to India’s Transfer Pricing Law and Practice – Part 1
India enacted transfer pricing rules in 2001, which require companies to conclude international transactions with associated enterprises at an arm’s length. This article is the first of two that will provide an insight into some of the key compliance issues that surround the law, which has evolved and acquired new shapes.
