Other Briefings
India Regulatory Brief: New Rules to Ease Double Taxation, Contract Workers to Benefit from New Minimum Wage
In this week’s Regulatory Brief, we examine proposed rules to ease Double Taxation, analyze the central government’s directive on mergers between bank and financial entities, and highlight a new minimum wage for contract workers.
India Market Watch: India’s Fuel Demand Jumps, New Solar Policy Expected, and E-Trading to Aid Farmers
In this week’s Market Watch, we look at the hike in fuel consumption as the Indian economy expands, developments in the proposed solar energy policy, and the launch of an E-Trading platform to create a unified market for farmers.
Factors Shaping India’s Positive Economic Outlook
Amidst the declining optimism towards emerging economies, India’s economic outlook remains positive. In this article, we examine some of the factors contributing to this positivity, including fiscal and monetary policies, public bank debt consolidation, and legislative reforms.
India Regulatory Brief: States to Regulate Taxi Aggregators, Key Land Reform Bills Passed in Rajasthan
In this Regulatory Update, we examine the proposed state regulation of taxi aggregators; two key land reform bills passed in Rajasthan; and the legal status of WhatsApp encryption services in India.
Labor Unrest at the Maruti Suzuki India Plant in Manesar
Labor unrest at the Maruti Suzuki India plant in Manesar has highlighted the impact of labor disputes on manufacturing operations in the region. Understanding the instigating factors and mitigating a firm’s exposure to such risks are key to determining the success of firms in the Indian market.
India Market Watch: New Rules in e-Commerce, Job Numbers Show Decline, and Medical Devices Startups Boom
In this week’s Market Watch, we look at the new rules established by the Indian government to regulate e-commerce, the decline in jobs created according to the quarterly national Labor Bureau survey, and the growing foreign interest in innovations in India’s healthcare sector.
Meet Ashima, and Her Impact on Child Product Sales to India
In this article, Chris Devonshire-Ellis talks about the new Indian train character “Ashima,” which has been recently introduced into Thomas’s Railway World, as well as her impact on child product sales to India.
Navigating India’s E-Commerce Landscape
India has a vibrant and growing e-commerce industry, which has capitalized on its young population, rising spending power, increased internet penetration, and improvements in supply chain logistics. However, foreign investors will need to consider regulatory constraints and the political environment before entering India’s online marketplace.
