Other Briefings
City Spotlight: Delhi
Aug. 21 – Delhi, also referred to as the National Capital Territory of Delhi, is comprised of two contrasting yet complimentary parts: Old Delhi and New Delhi – the capital of India. Delhi lies in the northern part of the country and is surrounded by the state of Haryana on all its sides except the […]
Ford Wastes No Time Breaking Ground for Vehicle Exports from Chennai
Aug. 1 – Ford India has become the second auto-manufacturer after Hyundai to have their dedicated car parking yard at Chennai Port. With Ford making India its global manufacturing and export hub, this dedicated facility at the Chennai Port marks a significant step to provide access and further accelerate exports of Chennai-made Ford autos, including […]
Hilton, Starbucks Add to Their India Portfolio
May 14 – Looking to further break into the Indian market, Hilton Hotels has committed to expand its mid-market and luxury brands in the country. Hilton, which already has established various hotels in India, recently acquired an additional number of properties on which it looks to open up and develop hotels for its luxury brand, […]
Indian Gov’t Boosts Export Incentives
The Indian government announced a variety of measures to boost India’s exports, including added benefits to special economic zones (SEZs), and a slew of incentives for exporters.
India Tightens Eligibility Norms for Listing on the Bombay Stock Exchange’s SME Platform
Nov. 29 – India’s Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) has issued new conditions for companies seeking to list on the BSE’s small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) platform. Companies seeking to be listed on this platform through initial public offerings (IPOs) are already required to comply with the quantitative eligibility norms prescribed by the BSE. Now, however, […]
New Issue of India Briefing: Establishing a Business in India
In this issue of India Briefing, we discuss establishment structures, including liaison offices, project offices, branch offices, and wholly owned subsidiaries. We overview each structure in terms of the situations in which it is appropriate, its permissible activities and limitations, as well as its setup and winding up processes, complete with flow charts.
Establishment of Branch Office/Liaison Office in India by Foreign Entities
Aug. 13 – With the objective of achieving greater transparency and procedural clarity, the Reserve Bank of India (“RBI”) issues the Master Circular on the Establishment of Branch/Liaison Offices in India by Foreign Entities every year on July 2 with a sunset clause of one year, laying down the eligibility criteria and procedural guidelines for […]
Foreign Investors Now Allowed to Invest Directly in Indian Stock Market
Jan. 5 – India has permitted overseas individual investors, pension funds, and trusts to directly invest in equities, in an effort to shore up investor confidence and attract money from overseas to bridge the widening current account deficit. Procedures that enhance capital inflows are high on the government’s agenda as the international downturn led by […]
