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- Indonesia Makes Changes for the Disbursement of Old Age Security Funds
- Indonesia’s President Becomes First Asian Leader to Visit Ukraine and Russia, Since Conflict
- Philippines and South Korea to Sign Free Trade Agreement
- Smart Cities Cooperation: Indonesia and Finland
- Indonesia Ponders Issuing Five Year, Tax Free ‘Digital Nomad’ Visas
- Thailand, UK Form Joint Trade and Economic Committee
- EU Chamber Business Confidence Survey for Foreign Companies in China: Key Observations
- Belt and Road Weekly Investor Intelligence #88
- China Coronavirus Updates: Latest Developments and Business Advisory
- Cross-Border Data Transfer - New Provisions Clarify Contract Procedure for Personal Information Export
- PU Letter Exemption for Z-Work Visa Applicants: Latest Updates
- Investing in Shenzhen: Industry, Economics, and Policy
- What Are the Outcomes of India's 47th GST Council Meeting? Rate Revisions, Withdrawal of Exemptions, Easing Compliance
- Mergers and Acquisitions in India – New Issue of India Briefing Magazine Out Now
- Updates on India's FTAs in 2022
- Top 7 States for Investment in India: Findings from the Business Reforms Action Plan 2020
- Electric Vehicle Industry in India: Why Foreign Investors Should Pay Attention
- Why Are Industry Players Unhappy with India’s New Cybersecurity Directives?
- Impact of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act on Vietnam Exports to the US
- US Exempts Tariffs on Vietnamese Solar Panels for 2 Years: What to Expect
- Why Da Nang Remains Attractive for Foreign Investors
- Vietnam Approves National Strategy on Foreign Investment: Decision 667
- Why Your Market Entry Strategy Matters in Vietnam?
- Changing Your Company Name in Vietnam: A Guide to Online Registration
- Russia Looks To Mongolia To Further Develop China Trade & Connectivity
- Russia Insisting Payment For Gas Supplies To Be Made In Rubles Only
- Putin Visits Turkmenistan, Discusses Trade & Attends The Caspian Summit
- Russian President Putin’s Central Asia Tour: Tajikistan
- Spitzbergen Becomes Unlikely Arctic Russian Sanctions Battleground
- The United States Has Opened Up A Whole New Can Of Worms With Adjusting The Concept Of 'Sovereign Default'
- Remember China’s Casinos In Southeast Asia? They Were Just Launch Pads For Infrastructure Developments
- Azerbaijan’s Caspian Baku Port To Expand Cargo Traffic Infrastructure & Transshipment
- Civil Unrest In Uzbekistan
- China’s Belt & Road And Beyond – July 4 2022
- NATO's Strategic Concept 2022 Views 75% Of The BRICS Economies A Security Threat – Analysis
Economy & Trade
Mergers and Acquisitions in India – New Issue of India Briefing Magazine Out Now
07/05/2022In this issue of India Briefing Magazine, we discuss mergers and acquisitions activity in India and offer technical and regulatory insights.
Updates on India's FTAs in 2022
07/05/2022The India-UAE CEPA is in effect, the India-Australia early harvest trade deal is awaiting enforcement after finalization, India-UK FTA talks aim for a conclusion by end of 2022, and India-EU trade talks resume June 27.
Top 7 States for Investment in India: Findings from the Business Reforms Action Plan 2020
07/04/2022The top 7 states for investment in India are Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Punjab, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu based on ease of doing business reforms.
India’s 5G Spectrum Auction: Allotment Opened to Private Captive Networks Run by Big Tech
07/01/2022Besides telecom operators, India will allot spectrum to private captive networks run by big tech companies to facilitate Industry 4.0 innovation and services.
India-EU FTA Negotiations Resume on June 27
06/28/2022Negotiations for an India-EU free trade deal, investor protection agreement, and a geographical indications agreement will be held in parallel.
Investing in Delhi: Region Profile
06/20/2022In this region profile, we look at the factors that make Delhi an attractive prospect for international investment and spotlight enabling policies.
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06/15/2022
Russian Consignment Headed to India via INSTC, Following Jump in Crude Oil Purchases
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06/13/2022
Is VC Funding Moving Away from China’s Start-ups? Here’s How India is Benefitting
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06/06/2022
India’s GDP Grows 8.7% in FY 2022
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06/06/2022
US Emerges as India’s Largest Trade Partner in FY 2022, Surpasses China
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05/31/2022
What is the Indian Business Portal? A New B2B Digital Marketplace for Exporters, Foreign Buyers
India Briefing
Tax & Accounting
What Are the Outcomes of India's 47th GST Council Meeting? Rate Revisions, Withdrawal of Exemptions, Easing Compliance
07/06/2022It has been five years since the roll-out of India's GST indirect tax regime.
India Extends GST Compensation Cess Levy till March 2026
06/28/2022India has extended the GST compensation cess for four years, which will keep tax rates high on notified goods like tobacco and cars.
India's TDS on Crypto Assets: Here's How it Will Work from July 1, 2022
06/24/2022We discuss the conditions for charging TDS on crypto assets and other virtual digital assets (VDA) from July 1, 2022 as clarified by India's tax authority.
New Income Tax Rules in India Applicable During FY 2022-23
05/26/2022We provide a list of income tax and financial changes applicable in India during FY 2022-23 (that is, April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023).
'Complete Scrutiny' of Income Tax Returns in India: New Guidelines for FY 2022-23
05/13/2022We list the new FY2022-23 guidelines for when 'complete scrutiny' of income tax returns in India is applicable and what mechanisms are used by tax officers.
Calculating Income Tax for Foreign Nationals in India
05/06/2022In India, an individual’s income is taxed at graduated rates, depending on the person's duration of stay in India and their income level.
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05/04/2022
India Notifies New Form for Taxpayers Filing Updated Tax Returns
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04/22/2022
Regulatory Ambiguity, High Tax Forcing Virtual Asset Sector Out of India to Dubai
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04/01/2022
Cryptocurrency Taxed at 30% from April 1, 2022: Everything You Need to Know
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03/04/2022
Changes in GST E-Invoice Rules from April 1, 2022: What Businesses Should Note
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03/04/2022
Key GST Changes in India Applicable from January 1, 2022
India Briefing
Legal & Regulatory
Why Are Industry Players Unhappy with India’s New Cybersecurity Directives?
07/01/2022Among other concerns, India’s new cybersecurity directives, in effect from June 2022, challenge norms of user privacy and dramatically increase compliances.
India’s New Plastic Waste Management Rules Effective from July 1, 2022
06/30/2022Businesses must note that single use plastic will be banned in India from July 1, 2022, and noncompliance will trigger penalties.
What are Smart Contracts and Are They Legal in India?
06/21/2022We explain how smart contracts are executed, how they differ from traditional and electronic contracts, and their treatment under current Indian laws.
India Allows Independent Directors to Retake Online Self-Assessment Proficiency Test
06/14/2022We explain the new window of name restoration for independent directors in India who did not clear the online self-assessment proficiency test.
Insurance Regulator IRDAI Eases Approval Norms for Life, Health Insurance Products
06/10/2022Under the new procedure, insurance companies will no longer require prior approval before launching certain products.
RBI’s New Provisioning Norms for Large NBFCs to Increase Compliance Requirements
06/08/2022The RBI recently altered provisioning norms for standard assets, which are usually risk-free, for large non-banking financial companies (NBFCs).
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06/03/2022
What Are Your Options for Setting Up in India?
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05/05/2022
India’s Corporate Compliance Calendar for FY2022-23: Mandatory Forms and Due Dates
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04/08/2022
IBBI Streamlines and Fast-Tracks the Voluntary Liquidation Process
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04/05/2022
How to Ensure the Success of Your M&A Deals in India?
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04/01/2022
SEBI Notifies Voluntary Norms to Split Chairperson, MD/CEO Posts
India Briefing
Industries
Electric Vehicle Industry in India: Why Foreign Investors Should Pay Attention
07/01/2022The electric vehicle industry in India benefits from 100% FDI allowed, new manufacturing incentives, and increased subsidies under FAME-II.
India’s 5G Spectrum Auction: Allotment Opened to Private Captive Networks Run by Big Tech
07/01/2022Besides telecom operators, India will allot spectrum to private captive networks run by big tech companies to facilitate Industry 4.0 innovation and services.
India’s New Plastic Waste Management Rules Effective from July 1, 2022
06/30/2022Businesses must note that single use plastic will be banned in India from July 1, 2022, and noncompliance will trigger penalties.
India’s PLI Scheme 2.0 for White Goods (AC and LED): 15 Companies Selected
06/28/2022The government has announced 15 selected applicants for India's PLI Scheme 2.0 for White Goods (AC and LED).
India Encourages Design-Led Manufacturing of 5G Products with Amended PLI Scheme
06/23/2022Applications are open for design-led manufacturing from June 21, 2022 till July 20, 2022 under the PLI Scheme for Telecom and Networking Products.
India's Unicorn Startups: Sector Distribution, Funding, Global Profile
06/10/2022We discuss the growth of India's unicorn startups, note the sectors touted for startup-led innovation, and compare with global market trends.
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06/09/2022
What Trends are Driving the Fintech Revolution in India?
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06/09/2022
Profiling India's EdTech Industry: A US$10 Billion Opportunity
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06/07/2022
Why Should You Invest in India’s Tourism Market?
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05/22/2022
PLI Scheme for India's Specialty Steel Industry: Application Deadline Now May 31
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05/12/2022
Shipping Industry in India: Prospects for Foreign Investors
India Briefing
HR & Payroll
Key Considerations for Expatriates in India: Jobs, Location Costs, and Tax
06/29/2022We discuss some of the tax, HR, and payroll considerations for expatriates when choosing to relocate to India for work or other purposes.
Latest Guidelines on International Travel Applicable to Indian Travelers
06/24/2022India continues to impose international travel restrictions due to COVID-19, with certain exceptions.
Human Resources and Payroll in India 2022 – New Publication from India Briefing
05/16/2022The Human Resources and Payroll in India 2022 Guide covers India’s labor laws and provides operational intelligence related to HR and payroll management.
Introduction to the Social Security System in India
05/06/2022This article discusses five categories of social insurance in India, along with their coverage, contribution rates, and supporting laws.
Women and Work in India: Trends and Analysis
04/18/2022We outline the various trends surrounding women and work in India, including the gendered disparity in employment as well as unjustifiable pay gaps. We also list the laws protecting women's rights in the workplace in India.
How to Structure a Salary in India: Key Components
03/28/2022We provide a guide on how to structure a salary in India by explaining the key salary components, types of allowances, and their taxable scope.
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03/24/2022
How India is Managing COVID-19 in 2022: Transition to the Workplace, Vaccine Program Expanded
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03/23/2022
Automating HR Functions and Digital Skilling: Top HR Tech Trends in India
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02/24/2022
What is the Status of India's Four New Labor Codes?
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01/24/2022
India's Public Holidays in 2022
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09/09/2021
Due Process for Terminating an Employee in India
India Briefing
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