Other Briefings
Two Years into the Modi Government – How are Things Shaping Up for India?
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked its two year anniversary on May 26. A bounty of electoral promises has resulted in high expectations on institutional reform, infrastructural growth, business competitiveness, and foreign policy. Has Modi delivered?
India Signs OECD Country-by-Country Reporting Agreement
The article analyzes the impact on companies as India signs the OECD Country-by-Country Reporting Agreement. The report on Country-by-Country reporting provides a template for MNEs to file an annual report for each tax jurisdiction in which they do business.
India Market Watch: New Capital Goods Policy Approved and Digital Literacy Initiatives Launched by Intel India
In this week’s Market Watch, we briefly examine India’s new capital goods policy, the digital literacy initiatives taken up by Intel India promoting the government’s Digital India program, and the slight increase in forex reserves at the end of FY 2015-2016.
India Passes Comprehensive Bankruptcy and Insolvency Law
Assesses the new Indian Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2015. The code creates a comprehensive system to aid companies navigate through insolvency. The law is an important step to aid India’s growth in the international economy.
Prospects in India’s Infrastructure Sector
A significant budgetary allocation in 2016-2017 and a liberalized FDI policy underlines the government’s commitment to developing India’s infrastructure. This article outlines the prospects for investing in this sector and highlights the government’s incentives for private sector participation.
Pre-Investment Due Diligence in India – New Issue of India Briefing Magazine Out Now
The latest issue of India Briefing Magazine, focusing on Pre-Investment Due Diligence in India, is out now and available to subscribers as a complimentary download through the month of June.
India Regulatory Brief: Passage of Bankruptcy Law, New National IPR Policy, and Draft Geospatial Bill Announced
In this week’s Regulatory Brief, we discuss the passage and provisions of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, the announcement of a new National Intellectual Property Rights Policy, and the implications of the draft Geospatial Bill.
Foreign-owned Asset Management Companies Stymied by Conflicting Minimum Capital Requirements
India has two laws that demand conflicting and oppressive minimum capital requirements of foreign-owned asset management companies. This article discusses the impact of the aforementioned laws even as domestic asset management firms operate under different and relaxed norms.
