India Russia Bilateral Ties: Spotlight on Modi, Putin Informal Summit
We discuss India-Russia bilateral ties and make sense of Prime Minister Modi’s informal meeting with President Putin ahead of the SCO meeting in June.
Data Centers in India: Growing Digitization Creates Opportunity for Investment
India will be the second largest market in the Asia-Pacific for data centers by 2020. We analyze opportunities for investors and why the development of local data centers is a priority for Digital India.
Fixed-Term Employment: Now Open to All Employers in India
India now allows fixed-term employment in all its industries, offering hiring flexibility for firms and improved working conditions for employees.
Eastern Peripheral Expressway Lays Infrastructure Challenges Bare for Investors
The Eastern Peripheral Expressway, touted to be India’s smartest highway, has experienced multiple delays. We discuss how the EPE demonstrates long-standing challenges when investing in India’s infrastructure sector.
e-Commerce in India: Market Trends and Regulations
E-commerce in India is growing rapidly, helped by rising consumer demand, increasing disposable incomes, and expanding internet access. Here we discuss the latest market trends and regulations affecting e-commerce in India.
Investing in North-East India: Incentives for Industries
The North East Industrial Scheme or NEIDS offers various tax benefits and fiscal incentives for newly set up industries in north-east India. We discuss the expanding scope for investing in the region.
Corporate Social Responsibility in India: Examining the Scope for SMEs
Corporate social responsibility directs companies in India making a net profit of more than US$750,000 in a single financial year to spend on social causes in India. We discuss the implications for SMEs.
India’s Tax Incentives for Business, Industry, and Exports
India provides a range of tax and non-tax related benefits to foreign investors. These may be industry-specific, location-based, or export-linked incentives.