Other Briefings
A Breather for Startups in India – Making the Angel Tax Exemption Work
India has made it easier to claim angel tax exemption on funds raised by startups. Read to know if the new rules benefit the overall startup environment in India.
The Labor Market in India: Structure and Costs
Foreign businesses looking to benefit from India’s large demographic dividend must understand the diverse structure of its labor market. Here, we explain the structure of India’s labor pool, and hiring costs with a special focus on IT and automotive component manufacturing industry.
India Mandates BIS Certification for Import of IT and Electronic Products
India has prohibited import of unregistered, non-compliant electronic and IT products. In this article, we outline steps and procedures for registering products with BIS in India.
India’s Public Holidays in 2019
Many foreign HR managers struggle with the holiday schedule in India. This article outlines the government’s official schedule to help HR managers plan public holidays for their firm.
Audit in India – Key Considerations for Businesses
This article explains the processes a foreign-invested enterprise in India can expect to undergo during a statutory audit, and what companies need to know and prepare to make the audit process go smoothly.
Indian Cities in Top 10 List of World’s Fastest Growing Cities
India will be at the epicenter of the next economic spurt, as top 10 of the world’s fastest growing cities between 2019 and 2035 are from India.
India Proposes Setting-up Free Trade Zones for Russian Investors
India wants to encourage Russian investments and has suggested setting up a free trade zone for Russian companies. In September 2018, Indian Commerce and Industry minister Suresh Prabhu met with his Russian counterpart to discuss enhancing bilateral trade and investment. The minister invited the governors of the Russian Far East to explore areas of co-operation […]
Plastic Ban in India – the Business Impact of State Specific Regulations
As more Indian states adopt plastic ban, companies need to prepare for a regulatory environment that will likely entail tighter legislation and enforcement. Here, we look at the rules, exemptions, penalties introduced under India’s plastic ban.
