Other Briefings
India Market Watch: IT Industry Slows Hiring Rate and Prospects in the Fast-Growing Food Service Sector
In this week’s Market Watch, we take note of the declining rate of hiring in India’s IT sector, the boost to manufacturing by the establishment of Coastal Economic Zones, and the massive growth potential of India’s food services sector.
India’s GST Bill – A Critical Evaluation
The proposed Goods and Services Tax (GST) will drastically alter the tax landscape in India, and if implemented, will have a significant impact on businesses in the country. Read our critical evaluation of the proposed GST regime to know all about the impact it will have on India’s business environment and the wider economy.
An Introduction to Doing Business in India 2016 – New Publication from Dezan Shira & Associates
An Introduction to Doing Business in India 2016, designed to introduce the fundamentals of investing and doing business in India, is out now and available for complimentary download through the Asia Briefing publications store.
India’s New National Education Policy Offers New Opportunities for Foreign Educational Institutions
India’s new National Education Policy proposes to globalize the education sector and permit foreign educational institutions to operate in India. Read more for an outlook on the Indian education industry and emerging opportunities for foreign educational institutions seeking to expand into the country.
India Regulatory Brief: Faster and Paperless Cargo Clearance and Government Eases Import Rules for Poultry
In this week’s Regulatory Brief, we discuss the overhaul of the existing clearance system for trade in cargo, the changes in India’s poultry import regime, and the controversial ‘fat tax’ introduced in the state of Kerala.
Trademark Registration Procedure in India
Trademarks in India are regulated by the Trade Marks Act of 1999 and help to identify businesses within the country. This article discusses trademark registration procedures, benefits of using a trademark, and the legal protections available to those who have obtained a trademark.
India Closer to Allowing Foreign Law Firms to Practice
Proposed rule changes from the Bar Council of India (BCI) are set to liberalize the legal sector and permit foreign law firms to practice in India. Read more for an outlook on the Indian legal profession and emerging opportunities for law firms seeking to expand into the country.
India Market Watch: India to Get New National Design Policy and Clarification on Impact of New FDI Norms in Aviation
In this week’s Market Watch, we highlight a forthcoming national policy that seeks to promote India as a global design hub, the introduction of a new funding option for startups, and the government’s clarifications on the impact of new FDI rules in the aviation sector.
