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Economy & Trade

India’s Special Economic Zones: A Primer

08/03/2021

India’s SEZs offer tax incentives to their resident businesses. In this article, we highlight key information relevant for companies setting up in an Indian SEZ or developing an SEZ.

India’s Improving Investment Climate for Manufacturing

07/29/2021

India’s manufacturing investment climate is set to benefit from newly launched sector-based incentive programs and updated statewise industrial policies.

A Guide to Gujarat’s Mundra Port and Special Economic Zone

07/20/2021

Mundra port is a major economic and logistics gateway catering to India’s northern hinterland with multimodal connectivity.

India’s Trade Prospects with Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Azerbaijan

07/16/2021

We look at India's trade relations with Central Asia and the South Caucasus, by spotlighting trends with three countries, and discuss emerging prospects.

India-Iran Trade: External Factors Limit Prospects but New Trade Treaty Being Worked Out

07/14/2021

Some insights on India-Iran trade, problem factors in bilateral ties, and reasons for trade and business stakeholders to be optimistic in the near future.

A Guide to Mumbai’s JNPT Port and its Special Economic Zone

07/09/2021

We introduce key features and upgraded facilities of the JNPT, including its container terminals, traffic capacity, and the new JNPT Special Economic Zone.

07/05/2021
India COVID-19 Vaccine Development and Availability

India Briefing
07/02/2021
India's Response to COVID-19: Stimulus Measures Driven by Credit Guarantee Schemes, Not Direct Relief

India Briefing
06/25/2021
India’s Export Opportunities Along the International North South Transport Corridor

India Briefing
06/24/2021
Accessing South Asian Markets from India’s SAARC Free Trade Membership, Preferential Trade Agreements

India Briefing
06/22/2021
Why Indian Businesses View Singapore as a Preferred Investment Base in Asia

India Briefing

Tax & Accounting

New Tax E-Filing Deadlines in India: Check List to See if it Applies to You

08/04/2021

India extends e-filing due dates for specific forms under Income Tax Act, 1961. We list the forms affected and new tax reporting deadlines.

Tax and Audit Deadlines in India in 2021

07/20/2021

Key tax deadlines in India in 2021, including tax reporting dates, deadlines for audit compliance, and relevant dates for tax and finance obligations.

What are the Tax Implications for Cryptocurrency Assets in India?

07/20/2021

Cryptocurrency transactions in India may attract tax liability, but the rules remain unclear as the RBI has not yet granted it the status of a legal tender.

India’s New Rule for Computation of Short-Term Capital Gains to Increase Tax Liability for Businesses

07/13/2021

Rule 8AC details the method of computing STCG and written down value for businesses that obtained depreciation on goodwill in FY 2020-21.

India Joins Consensus on OECD Tax Deal Ahead of G20 Meeting in Venice

07/08/2021

We briefly explain the tax measures proposed for multinational enterprises in the OECD tax deal and prevailing consensus ahead of the Venice G20 meeting.

New TDS/TCS Provisions in India from July 1, 2021

07/01/2021

Key changes affect purchase of goods, pension income, and accelerated TDS rates for non-filers; Aadhar-PAN linkage is important to avoid higher TDS.

06/22/2021
Why Indian Businesses View Singapore as a Preferred Investment Base in Asia

India Briefing
06/14/2021
OIDAR Digital Services in India: GST Applicability and Compliance

India Briefing
06/07/2021
New G7 Proposals on Taxing Multinationals: Implications for Foreign Entities, Digital Companies in India

India Briefing
06/03/2021
India's Digital Tax: Rules Where Levy is Applicable, US Response

India Briefing
06/02/2021
Opening a Bank Account in Bangladesh

India Briefing

Legal & Regulatory

Upper House Passes LLP Amendment Bill, Changes to Further Ease Doing Business in India

08/05/2021

Opting for the LLP entity model in India could become easier following changes proposed in the LLP Amendment Bill, meant to encourage start-ups, MSMEs.

What are the Tax Implications for Cryptocurrency Assets in India?

07/20/2021

Cryptocurrency transactions in India may attract tax liability, but the rules remain unclear as the RBI has not yet granted it the status of a legal tender.

Opening a Bank Account in Bangladesh

06/02/2021

We discuss the procedural requirements for opening a bank account in Bangladesh, including individual accounts and corporate bank accounts.

Intellectual Property Protections in Bangladesh

05/13/2021

We briefly discuss the available intellectual property protections in Bangladesh for market entrants and foreign companies doing business in the country.

Tax Breaks and Other Incentives for Doing Business in India

04/28/2021

There are various incentives available to businesses in India depending on their economic activity, industry, location, and size of the firm.

Starting a Business in Bangladesh: Common Legal Entity Options

04/27/2021

We explain the corporate establishment process in Bangladesh and compare popular entity options available for foreign investors who want to set up here.

12/29/2020
Karnataka's New Approval System: Ease of Doing Business Reforms in India

India Briefing
12/10/2020
India-Vietnam Investment Opportunities, Market Entry Considerations

India Briefing
09/27/2018
Patent Renewal in India – Fee and Procedure

India Briefing
07/27/2018
India Approves WIPO Internet Treaties, IP Protections for Online Content Creators

India Briefing
05/29/2018
Establishing a Trading Company in India

India Briefing

Industries

Specialty Steel Industry Gets PLI Scheme: Which Target Segments Have Been Identified for Incentives?

07/27/2021

Starting from 2023-24 for a 5-year period, it will benefit major steel players and downstream manufacturing MSMEs.

India’s Fintech Market: Growth Outlook and Investment Opportunities

07/26/2021

India has the third largest fintech ecosystem globally and 67 percent of more than 2,100 fintech entities in operation have been set up in the last five years.

How Maharashtra Intends to Become an Electric Vehicle Hub in India

07/22/2021

The Maharashtra government facilitates adoption of electric vehicles through price drop incentives and subsidies for both consumers and manufacturers.

Electric Vehicle Industry in India: Why Foreign Investors Should Pay Attention

07/15/2021

The electric vehicle industry in India benefits from 100% FDI allowed, new manufacturing incentives, and increased subsidies under FAME-II.

India’s IT Sector: Regional Hubs, Approved PLI Beneficiaries for Hardware Production

07/03/2021

We look at the latest developments boosting the investment viability of India's IT sector, including push for local hardware manufacturing and 5G trials.

India's Cleantech Start-Up Ecosystem

06/30/2021

India’s cleantech start-up ecosystem is supported by hyperlocal players, a mix of public-private funding, and production incentives for specific industries.