Other Briefings
Antitrust Law in India: A Primer for Foreign Companies
Foreign investors should note that the Competition Act is strictly enforced in India. The article discusses the importance of the anti-trust law, and its regulation of mergers, acquisitions, and combinations.
India-France Relations: Growing Prospects in Renewables, Manufacturing following Macron Visit
Bilateral ties between France and India strengthen as President Emmanuel Macron makes a successful visit to India. We discuss developing prospects in the renewables, nuclear energy, defense, and manufacturing sectors.
India’s IT Sector – Growing Opportunities for Investment
India’s IT sector boasts of rapidly evolving technology and software capabilities, improving digital infrastructure, and various tax and fiscal incentives. We discuss the growing opportunities for SME investors.
India-Iran DTAA – A Step Forward in India’s Economic Engagement with Central Asia
India and Iran have agreed to a DTAA, although details of the arrangement are awaited. We discuss the rapprochement in bilateral relations, post-sanctions, and growing trade and investment opportunities in the region.
Trudeau’s India Visit: Lessons for Foreign Investors
India is large, very diverse, and has a lot of sensitivities – understanding these cultural and political nuances is key to doing business successfully in the country. The article highlights the recent visit by Canadian PM Trudeau as a useful case study.
Employment Contracts in India: Enforceability of the Non-Compete Clause
Foreign firms in India often seek to enforce the non-compete clause in employment contracts against their employees, associates, vendors, or other business partners. Here we examine its legal validity.
Minimum Alternate Tax in India: Foreign Infrastructure Companies Exempt
India proposes to exempt foreign companies with a permanent establishment in India in oil drilling, shipping, air transport, and turnkey construction projects from the MAT. Instead, these companies will only need to pay a presumptive tax.
Registering Your Indian Employment Visa
After obtaining an Indian visa, expatriates need to register with the FRRO to be eligible to reside and work in India. From February 2018, this process has also become digitized.
