Other Briefings
City Spotlight: Investing in India’s Jaipur
Jaipur is a leading Tier-II and future Smart City in India that has become an attractive foreign investment destination. In this City Spotlight, we highlight the reasons for Jaipur’s positive business outlook, which include a highly diversified economy, strategic location, and global reputation.
Strategies for Repatriating Funds from India – New Issue of India Briefing Magazine Out Now
The latest issue of India Briefing Magazine, focusing on Strategies for Repatriating Funds from India, is out now and available to subscribers as a complimentary download through the month of September.
India Regulatory Brief: GST Council Expected by November 11 and Changes in the Union Budget Formulation
In this week’s Regulatory Brief, we discuss the time frame for the establishment of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, the IRDAI’s proposal to ease the e-verification process when buying insurance policies online, and the expected changes in India’s Union Budget-making exercise.
Fulfilling ‘Know your Customer’ Guidelines in India
Financial institutions are under more pressure by the authorities to be KYC compliant. In this article, we look at how this will affect the way you transact with banks and other market intermediaries, and identify the benefits of being KYC compliant.
An Introduction to Gambling Laws in India
While the Public Gambling Act, 1867 is the central governing law in India, gambling in the country is largely administered on a state level, and different states follow different rules and regulations. This article assesses the impact of the resulting regulatory framework on the gambling industry in India.
India Market Watch: Economic Activity Indices Show Robust Growth in August and Retail Market Predicted to Double by 2020
In this week’s Market Watch, we highlight the robust growth shown by the manufacturing and services sectors in India in August, the latest Ease of Doing Business Index published by ACI, and a new report that predicts India’s consumer spending will reach US$ 3.6 trillion by 2020.
Expanding the Digital Payments Ecosystem in India
India’s digital payments ecosystem is estimated to grow ten times to reach US$ 500 billion by 2020 according to a recent study. This article examines the changing payments landscape in India, the service providers leading this change, as well as the sectors anticipating the greatest growth.
An Introduction to Overtime in India
Overtime hours in India refer to the time worked in excess of the regular working hours. For those considering investment, understanding overtime can be of critical importance in calculating costs. This article briefly discusses the laws that establish and regulate overtime hours and compensation across India.
