Other Briefings
India Regulatory Brief: Multi-tier GST Structure Finalized and Gujarat Only State to Operationalize the Real Estate Act
In this week’s Regulatory Brief, we highlight the multi-tiered Goods and Services Tax (GST) structure proposed for goods segments, the Model Rules to the Real Estate Act of 2016 that only Gujarat has so far ratified despite passing the October 31 deadline, and an expected policy regulating e-pharmacies in India.
Role of India’s National Company Law Tribunal
India’s government has introduced a single judicial forum called the National Company Law Tribunal and the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal with the intention of providing speedier resolutions to company disputes. This article examines their framework and functionality so far.
India Regulatory Brief: India’s Central Bank to Toughen Cyber Security Compliance and FSSAI Steps Up Food Safety Inspections
In this week’s Regulatory Brief, we highlight the Reserve Bank of India’s call for toughening up of cyber security measures by banks and lenders in the country, the change in the FDI rules for the financial services sector, and the increase in surprise inspections by the food safety regulator FSSAI.
India Regulatory Brief: Easier Process for Company Incorporation in India and Anti-Dumping Duty Extended on Specific Products
In this week’s Regulatory Brief, we highlight the introduction of the Simplified Proforma for Incorporating Company Electronically (SPICe), the extension of an anti-dumping duty on ‘narrow woven fabrics hook’ and ‘loop velcro tapes’, and a new multi-transhipment law in the works.
External Commercial Borrowing in India: Easier Access for Startups
In a bid to make India more business friendly, the government recently came out with new guidelines diversifying fundraising options for startups through the external commercial borrowing route. This article dissects the process and also discusses easier requirements for incorporating companies in India.
Key Considerations for Conducting Due Diligence in the Indian Market
With the government keen on attracting FDI and India representing a promising future as an emerging market, foreign investors must look at the key considerations while conducting due diligence in the Indian market. Read on to learn more about those aspects to help you make an informed decision.
Crowdfunding and the Importance of Protecting Your Intellectual Property
Crowdfunding is becoming a popular and credible means of fundraising for innovators and startups across the world, including in India. This article highlights some of the risks involved and the countermeasures to be taken to protect the individual innovator or firm’s intellectual property rights.
India Regulatory Brief: Unified Railway and Union Budget, India’s Complex Retail Landscape, and GST Rules Update
In this week’s Regulatory Brief, we look at the merger announced of the annual railways and union budgets as well as the possible advancement of the budget preparation, examine the convoluted FDI policy in India’s retail sector, and highlight an update in the GST rules for e-commerce firms and cab aggregators.
