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  March 23, 2020 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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  March 9, 2020 by India Briefing Reading Time: 6 minutes
  

  Procedures for US Businesses to Establish a Liaison Office in India 

  Liaison office is a popular option for foreign businesses looking to enter the Indian market. Here we discuss how to set up a liaison office in India.
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  March 4, 2020 by India Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Foreign Single Brand Retailers in India Can Source from SEZs to Satisfy FDI Requirements

  India eased norms for single brand retail FDI, allowing them to fulfill their local sourcing requirements by procuring goods produced in SEZs.
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  February 11, 2020 by India Briefing Reading Time: 8 minutes
  

  Establishing a Joint Venture in India

  Foreign investors entering into joint venture agreements with Indian partners should understand India’s regulatory and tax landscape as well as perform key due diligence checks before incorporation or agreeing to a partnership.
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  December 27, 2019 by India Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  Establishing a Foreign Company in India – New Issue of India Briefing Magazine Out Now

  The new issue of India Briefing magazine is out now and available as a complimentary download on the Asia Briefing Publication Store.
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  November 26, 2019 by India Briefing Reading Time: 5 minutes
  

  How to Establish a Liaison Office in India

  Prospective companies and investors seeking to enter the Indian market must carefully consider their options for investment. Here, we outline the functions and requirements for setting up liaison offices in India.
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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 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.