Other Briefings
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.
India Regulatory Brief: New Rules for Income Declaration Scheme 2016, India-Cyprus Tax Treaty, and Surrogacy Bill, 2016
In this week’s Regulatory Brief, we look at the latest notification by the Central Board of Direct Taxes, which simplifies the process for persons declaring undisclosed income and reduces their tax liabilities, as well as the implications of the revised India-Cyprus Tax Treaty and the Surrogacy Bill, 2016.
Examining the Various Laws in India’s Companies Act
India has recently proposed more changes to its Companies Act 2013, which contains a range of laws that apply to various businesses in the country. In this article, we examine the myriad aspects of the Companies Act and discuss the key points that foreign firms should be aware of.
Investing in Lucknow – A Leading Tier II City in India
Lucknow is a Tier-II city, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, and is centrally located in north India. This City Spotlight covers an economic profile of the old city that is gradually diversifying its industrial strengths and core sectors and working to build a positive business environment.
India Major Tech Startup Hub, Corporate India Prefers Hiring Via Referrals
In this week’s Market Watch, we examine the major concerns expressed by online retailers regarding the implementation of the GST, the rise in hiring through employee referrals in Corporate India, and India’s status as the third largest IT-startup hub in the world.
India-Bangladesh International Rail Link Project
India recently inaugurated two rail links, which will eventually directly connect mainland India with both its northeastern states as well as Bangladesh. This article focuses on the latter, the India-Bangladesh Rail Link, while analyzing the overall impact of greater rail connectivity in the region.
India Regulatory Brief: Maternity Leave to Increase to 26 Weeks and New FDI Rules for Non-Banking Finance Companies
In this week’s Regulatory Brief, we take a look at the implications of the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Bill, 2016, the liberalization of foreign investment norms for non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) as approved by the Union cabinet, and the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2016.
Tax, Accounting, and Audit in India 2016-2017: New Publication from India Briefing
Tax, Accounting, and Audit in India 2016 – 17, out now and available for download in the Asia Briefing Bookstore, offers a comprehensive overview of the major taxes that foreign investors are likely to encounter when establishing or operating a business in India.
