Other Briefings
Canadian Investments into India Grow – Appeal of Expanding Economy, Stability, and Reforms
Canadian FDI into India reached an estimated US$14 billion in 2016. We discuss why Canadian investors see India as an ideal destination for stable, long term investments, and the need to re-brand Canada’s image as an important foreign investor in India.
Rising Costs for India’s Engineering Exporters, Digital Economy Growth Trends – India Market Watch
In this week’s Market Watch, we look at the impact of the GST regime on engineering exporters in India, the export performance of the buffalo-meat beef industry, and the growth trajectory of India’s digital economy.
Five GST Myths Busted
The goods and services tax (GST) – the biggest tax reform in India – came into effect July 1, 2017. This article notes five key facts for businesses to clear prevailing misconceptions and myths surrounding the GST.
GST Timeline: 2000-2017
A historical timeline of the key developments and concerns, including political actors involved, legislative decision-making, constitutional amendments, and economic judgments — that culminated in the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India from July 1, 2017.
Companies Act (Amendment) Bill, 2017 Approved by Lower House of Parliament
The lower house of India’s parliament has passed the Companies Act (Amendment) Bill, 2017. In this article, we highlight some of the important amendments proposed to the Companies Act of 2013 as the 2017 Amendment Bill heads to the upper house for approval.
India Regulatory Brief: New Rules for Shifting a Registered Office, Companies Act (Amendment) Bill, 2017
In this week’s Regulatory Brief, we highlight the Companies (Incorporation) Amendment Rules, 2017, the Companies Act (Amendment) Bill, 2017 passed by the lower house of parliament, and the minimum wage code bill that will now be debated in parliament after approval by the Prime Minister’s cabinet.
Tax, Accounting and Audit in India 2017-18: New Publication from India Briefing
Tax, Accounting, and Audit in India 2017 is out now and available for download from the Asia Briefing Publication Store, and offers a comprehensive overview of the major taxes that foreign investors are likely to encounter when establishing or operating a business in India.
Growth of Digital Payment Systems in India
Given the ongoing rapid spread of internet connectivity and smartphone usage in India, the country’s digital payments industry has become more attractive for investors. This article illustrates the major factors shaping the online cash and payments sector in India.
