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  August 30, 2019 by India Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Big FDI Reforms in India – Single Brand Retail, Contract Manufacturers, Coal Mining to Benefit

  The government of India has introduced new FDI norms for single-brand retail, coal mining, contract manufacturing, and digital media. In this article, we provide a roundup of all the changes.
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  August 22, 2019 by India Briefing Reading Time: 5 minutes
  

  Corporate Social Responsibility in India

  India is the first country in the world to make corporate social responsibility (CSR) mandatory, following an amendment to The Company Act, 2013 in April 2014. Businesses spend over a billion dollars of their profits in areas such as education, poverty, gender equality, and hunger programs.
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  August 16, 2019 by India Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  The Companies (Amendment) Act, 2019 Introduced in India: Mandatory CSR among New Provisions

  Companies operating in India or planning to set up should pay close attention to the changes made to the Companies Act to understand legal implications as well as to ensure the smooth running of their business.
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  July 26, 2019 by India Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  Branch Offices in India: How to Set Up

  A branch office is a suitable business model for foreign companies looking to establish a temporary presence in India.
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  June 15, 2019 by India Briefing Reading Time: 5 minutes
  

  Foreign Currency Accounts by Resident and Non-Resident Persons in India

  In this article, we discuss the regulations relating to foreign currency accounts and deposits made by a person resident in India and a person resident outside India.
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  May 29, 2019 by India Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  PAN Card Application Procedure for Foreign Investors, Businesses in India

  The ten character alphanumeric permanent account number (PAN) is imperative for locals as well as foreign nationals and investors doing business in India. In this article, we highlight the main procedures on how to get a PAN, and the government’s mandate on financial transactions that require quoting PAN.
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  May 24, 2019 by India Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  India’s Land Acquisition Law – What Investors Need to Know

  Land acquisition is a major bottleneck for companies looking to invest in India. Read to know about India ‘s Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation, and Resettlement Act, 2013 and how it impacts your business planning in India.
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  April 26, 2019 by India Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  RBI to Set Up Regulatory Sandbox, Boost Fintech in India

  The RBI has proposed a regulatory sandbox framework to help the fintech sector in India achieve its full potential. Read to know more.