Other Briefings
Indian Railways Improves Freight Tracking via Newly Developed Portal
The Indian Railways is making it easier to track freight consignment, access information on various discounts and schemes via its new portal.
India’s Taxpayers, FPI, Offshore Investors Promised Relief: Parliament Passes New Bill
The Taxation and Other Laws (Relaxation and Amendment of Certain Provisions) Bill, 2020 extends compliance deadlines and promises tax relief to key groups.
Corporate India Cautiously Optimistic in July-September Quarter: CII Business Outlook Survey
India Inc. expect the restart of business operations post lockdown to improve overall capacity utilization but profitability will suffer due to low demand.
After IT, Telangana Wants to be India’s Electric Vehicles Hub
Telangana’s new electric vehicle policy will mobilize greater investment into EV component manufacturing and developing energy storage solutions.
Manufacturing Toys in India: Import Regime, BIS Certification, and Planned Clusters
Several policies rolled out this year support the capacity for manufacturing toys in India, including import hikes, QC checks, and setting up SEZs and hubs.
Medical Devices in India: Key Considerations for Foreign Investors, Importers
India is pushing for greater local production capacity and movement up the value chain in its medical device industry by improving incentives, regulation.
Delhi’s Electric Vehicles Market: Subsidies, Other Incentives
The Delhi Electric Vehicles Policy, 2020 will be valid for a period of three years and offers a range of incentives to promote widespread adoption and facilitate demand.
India, ASEAN Agree to Review FTA Scope, Address Uneven Market Access
India is keen to review its FTA with ASEAN to ensure fair and reciprocal market access and address concerns over misuse of the application of rules of origin.
