Other Briefings
India and South Africa Bilateral Ties: New Opportunities in Trade and Investment
India and South Africa mark 25 years of bilateral trade and investment ties in 2018 with new growth areas emerging in renewables, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, automotive, and information technology sectors.
CBIC Announces PAN-Based Refund Clearances for Exporters in India
India’s indirect tax and customs department, CBIC, is working to clear long-stuck GST refunds for exporters, including through PAN-based clearance and a special refund fortnight till June 14, 2018.
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.
Singapore, India Trade Pact Review: Tariff Cuts, Flexible Rules of Origin under CECA
Singapore and India successfully concluded the second review of their bilateral CECA trade pact with new concessions announced on tariffs and rules of origin to promote access to each other’s markets.
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.
Netherlands, India Trade and Investment Ties Affirmed on Rutte Visit
Netherlands and India enjoy a close trade and investment relationship, with IT and R&D emerging as key sectors of bilateral engagement. We discuss the state of bilateral ties as the Dutch PM made his official visit to India with its largest delegation to date.
India’s Halal Market: Opportunities in Cosmetics, Personal Care Segments
We discuss the untapped opportunities in India’s halal personal care segment, whose non-alcohol and vegetarian products appeal to a rapidly growing FMCG market.
Taxation in India: Changing Rules, Trends in Taxation
Despite India’s high tax burden, foreign investors should pace themselves; the country offers a variety of regional and sector-based incentives to boost its competitiveness.
