Other Briefings
India Market Watch: India, Malaysia Sign 15 Business Pacts and Heavy Cost of Liquor Ban
In this week’s Market Watch, we look at the implications of India’s improving bilateral business ties with Malaysia, the Supreme Court ban on the sale of alcohol along the country’s highways, and the reasons why FMCG firms have rushed to set up in Assam state.
Visakhapatnam: Invest in India’s Leading Port City
Vishakapatnam or Vizag is a prominent port and industrial city in Andhra Pradesh state on the east Indian coast and has thriving industrial, export, and shipping sectors. Learn more about the various factors that drive this city’s appeal as a key investment destination.
Delhi NCR – An Emerging IT Hub in India
India’s information technology (IT) and IT enabled services sector have grown enormously, which currently accounts for about 67 percent of the world’s US$124-130 billion IT market. This article discusses how Delhi NCR is emerging as India’s leading IT hub due to a confluence of factors.
Labelling and Customs Regulations in India
We discuss India’s labelling standards for both non-food and packaged food related segments, and how it differs from international norms.
India Regulatory Brief: Aadhaar Mandatory for Tax Returns, CBDT Waives Interest Liability in Retrospective Tax Disputes
In this week’s Regulatory Brief, we highlight the new rule making Aadhaar mandatory for filing tax returns, the end of the PMGKY scheme on March 31, new CBDT guidelines on interest waivers in retrospective tax disputes, and the removal of India’s ban on Vietnamese imports.
Working as an Expat in India – New Issue of India Briefing Magazine Out Now
India is the second most favored destination for expatriates that want to work in emerging markets. In this issue of India Briefing Magazine, we look at India’s living and working environment, HR and payroll laws, and the taxation norms as applicable to foreign nationals.
Trade Standards in India: What You Need to Know for India Bound Exports
Trade standards create and enforce specific criteria to be met in products and services – both domestic and imported. This article discusses India’s trade standards and how it is different from international norms.
India and Russia Collaborate on Joint Development Funds, Technical Innovation Projects
India and Russia have both pledged to set up a Joint Development Fund, with an initial US$1 billion being set aside for the purpose. In this article, we discuss what the projected investment entails as well as other related India-Russia initiatives.
