Queensland dominates Australia's trade with India and presents prospects for commercial partnerships and benefits under the AI-ECTA.
Polling for the 2024 Indian General Elections, the world's largest electoral exercise, is scheduled to take place from April 19 to June 6, 2024. India Briefing gives a summary of the electoral process and voter profile.
India’s latest capital expenditure (capex) estimates from March indicate that the states of Telangana, Haryana, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Madhya Pradesh are on track to achieve their budgeted targets. Tracking capex performance has value as such expenditure has multiplier effects in terms of asset creation, raising productivity, and generating jobs.
India has linked tariff concessions with investment obligations in its Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) with the EFTA nations. We look into the fine print of the deal and discuss New Delhi's expectations.
India-UK FTA negotiations appear to have stalled as New Delhi seeks more on visas and social security while UK wants greater market access. New Delhi could delay talks till after UK general elections, anticipating a better deal under a different British government.
In this op-ed, we discuss factors affecting US business operations in key emerging Asian markets in 2024, including regional elections, geopolitics, supply chain shifts, currency stability, and climate risks.
India's Stock Market Expected to Reach US$10 Trillion Market Value by 2030
Outlook for Sovereign Wealth Fund Investments in India
Tracking Countries That Accept India's UPI Digital Payment System
India and Oman Reportedly Close to Signing a Free Trade Deal
Import and Export Procedures in India
At the maiden international conference organised by the NFRA, its chairman, Ajay Bhushan Pandey, has expressed strong intentions to inculcate a framework identical to an innovation lab to promote technological advancement in the auditing industry.
In a list of Cabinet Decisions taken by the Mauritius government on February 23, 2024, it was announced that its DTAA with India would be amended in keeping with BEPS norms.
India Briefing explores the latest amendments introduced in the Finance Act 2024 such as the definition and procedures concerning the Input Service Distributor (ISD) concept under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime.
We discuss why specified companies could face higher taxable incomes under section 43B(h) of the Income-tax Act, 1961, due to delayed payments to MSME suppliers.
The early release of the updated ITR forms from the Income Tax Department of India aim to enhance user experience and ensure taxpayer awareness. The changes are based on amendments to the Income-tax Act, 1961, as detailed in the Finance Act, 2023.
Accelerated depreciation is a crucial driver of investments in the adoption of solar power in India, offering commercial and industrial consumers faster depreciation on solar power plant investments than traditional plants and machinery.
Interim Budget Rounds Up Key Tax Reforms, Makes Case for Modi Re-Election
India’s Interim Budget 2024: No Populist Measures, No Changes to Taxation
Leveraging Section 80EEB: Tax Benefits for Businesses on Electric Vehicle Loans
India’s Concessional Tax Regime for Manufacturing Sector Approaches Sunset Date: Industry View
While some Indian states reclaim unused land for industrial purposes, many enforce building standards that hinder efficient land use by factories.
Starting an import-export business in India with the right strategies allows a firm to access information resources, network contacts, and concessions, which are key to profitability and compliance.
Starting an import-export business in India with the right strategies allows a firm to access information resources, network contacts, and concessions, which are key to profitability and compliance.
The Lesser Penalty regime in India is provided under Section 46 of the Competition Act, 2002 and governed by regulations released by the CCI. We discuss key features of this leniency program, which applies to entities under investigation in cartel cases, and the benefits provided under India's antitrust laws.
We discuss the step-by-step process of setting up a business in the GIFT City in Gujarat, India's first IFSC and multi-services SEZ.
As an emerging financial services hub in India, the GIFT City IFSC at Gujarat has benefited from liberalized capital and tax rules. The GIFT City is also a major focus of the central and state governments, and will facilitate fintech innovation in India and wider access to global capital markets.
India’s Corporate Governance Reforms: Key Regulatory Changes to Pay Attention to in 2024
India's Antitrust Regulator CCI Circulates Draft Rules on Determining Company Turnover
An Introduction to Doing Business in India 2024: New Publication Out Now
Status of India’s Digital Competition Law
ICAI Releases Draft Auditing Standards for LLPs in India, Seeks Public Comments by January 6
Three new plants from the Tata Group and CG Power-Renesas join Micron in advancing the manufacturing capacity in India's semiconductor sector.
India is emerging as an important manufacturing destination in Asia due to several factors. We discuss market entry strategies for foreign companies and expansion strategies for local players aiming to attract foreign investment and technology.
We track India's efforts to facilitate foreign investment into its indigenous semiconductor industry (developing fabs. chip design, ATMP).
India will permit FDI up to 100 percent under the automatic route in the space sector for the manufacturing of components, systems, or sub-systems associated with satellites, ground segments, and user segments.
We discuss why India needs to increase its farm mechanization adoption rate to sustainably manage changing workforce preferences and output. Businesses that can provide cost-effective technology solutions stand to benefit from the vast agrimarket.
In this market brief, we discuss consumer purchasing trends in the automotive market and India's steadily expanding EV production capacity. We spotlight top industry players and their manufacturing bases, as well as govt. incentives and targets to 2030.
How Tamil Nadu's Footwear Industry is Competing with Southeast Asian Markets
Business Opportunities in India's Green Tech Market
PLI Scheme for India’s Automotive Sector Amended and Extended by One Year
Apple’s Contract Manufacturers and Component Suppliers in India
India's US$2 Billion Green Hydrogen Scheme Highlights Renewables Investment Focus
In India, gradual efforts are being made to ensure that more women are participating in the workforce, including in male-dominated manufacturing jobs. We discuss latest industry hiring trends and challenges facing the Indian economy in meeting gender parity targets.
The yet to be implemented Occupational Safety, Health, and Working Conditions (OSH) Code, 2020 will subsume several existing HR regulations.
India has supplied comprehensive data on its social security programs to the United States, as it seeks an agreement to prevent double insurance liability for temporary workers.
The EPFO has extended the deadline by five months for employers to submit wage details for members eligible for an increased pension. We discuss pertinent details for compliance.
We outline the mandatory registration timelines and procedures for Indian companies under ESIC and Provident Fund schemes.
Businesses and foreign investors should note India's official holiday schedule, which is impacted by regional, local, and national factors, including festivals, patriotic observances, and cultural practices.
Visa Clearance Streamlined by Indian Authorities for Chinese Professionals Engaged in PLI Sectors
Long-Term vs Short-Term FD: How to Choose Your FD Account Duration
A Guide to Minimum Wage in India in 2023
Recruiting in India: Key Considerations for Foreign Companies
Talent Availability in India’s Tier-2 Cities