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  July 10, 2018 by India Briefing Reading Time: 4 minutes
  

  Obtaining Environmental Approvals in India

  India has eased the process of obtaining environmental approvals but companies should follow best practices during operations to manage risk exposure.
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  July 2, 2018 by India Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  Independent Director Qualifications in India

  Company law in India requires that independent directors do not have a pecuniary interest in the firm. The additional qualification was reinforced through an amendment on May 7, 2018.
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  June 28, 2018 by India Briefing Reading Time: 6 minutes
  

  Internal Controls, Anti-Fraud Strategies for Companies in India

  Why companies need to implement internal control mechanisms to prevent, detect, and deter potential fraud by employees, vendors, consultants, or management.
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  June 20, 2018 by India Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  India Amends Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code

  In June, India introduced fresh amendments to the 2016 Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code to quicken the resolution process.
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  June 8, 2018 by India Briefing Reading Time: 2 minutes
  

  RBI Relaxes Loan Repayment Deadline for MSMEs, Opens up Lending Limits

  The RBI has extended the loan repayment window for MSMEs registered under GST for dues from September 2017 to January 2018 in an effort to relieve liquidity stress and reduce NPAs in the banking system.
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  June 5, 2018 by India Briefing Reading Time: 4 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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  May 30, 2018 by India Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
  

  India to Make Demat Shares Mandatory, Introduce New Disclosure Rules for Companies

  New compliance requirements aim to strengthen corporate governance and improve financial transparency in India, requiring conversion of shares into demat form and maintenance of a record of beneficial ownership among company shareholders.
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  May 29, 2018 by India Briefing Reading Time: 8 minutes
  

  Establishing a Trading Company in India

  Starting an import-export business in India with the right strategies allows a firm to access information resources, network contacts, and concessions, which are key to profitability and compliance.