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Industries

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.

Human Resources & Payroll

More Women Are Now Part of India’s Expanding Manufacturing Workforce

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.

Economy & Trade

How Tamil Nadu's Footwear Industry is Competing with Southeast Asian Markets

The footwear industry in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu is getting ready to compete with SEA markets and neighbors like Bangladesh. Since announcing its Footwear and Leather Products Policy 2022, the state has attracted several manufacturing investment proposals, including from vendors to major market players like Adidas, Nike, and Crocs.

Industries

PM Narendra Modi Virtually Inaugurates the 3 New Semiconductor Units on March 13

Three new plants from the Tata Group and CG Power-Renesas join Micron in advancing the manufacturing capacity in India's semiconductor sector.

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Economy & Trade

Examining India's State Capex Performance in 2023-24

Mar 14

The latest analysis of the capex progress suggests that Indian states such as Telangana, Haryana, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Madhya Pradesh are showing the biggest improvements with their capex targeting achieving 70 percent of their budget estimate.

  • India, EFTA Sign TEPA Deal: Key Benefits Negotiated

    Economy & Trade Mar 12

    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: Key Updates

    Economy & Trade Mar 09

    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.

  • Risks for US Businesses in Emerging Asian Markets in 2024

    Economy & Trade Mar 06

    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

    Economy & Trade Mar 05

    India's growing market capitalization, reaching US$4,574.606 billion in January 2024, signals its emergence as a top destination for global investments.

 

Tax & Accounting

Tax & Accounting

NFRA Seeks to Promote Innovation in India's Auditing Industry

Mar 08

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.

 

Legal & Regulatory

Legal & Regulatory

Unused Land, Building Laws Confront India's Policymakers Targeting High Industrial Growth

Mar 11

While some Indian states reclaim unused land for industrial purposes, many enforce building standards that hinder efficient land use by factories.

  • Establishing a Trading Company in India

    Legal & Regulatory Feb 27

    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.

  • Establishing a Trading Company in India

    Legal & Regulatory Feb 27

    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.

  • India Notifies ‘Lesser Penalty’ Regime under the Competition Act

    Legal & Regulatory Feb 22

    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.

  • A Step-by-Step Guide to Establishing Your Business in India's GIFT City

    Legal & Regulatory Feb 15

    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.

Industries

Industries

PM Narendra Modi Virtually Inaugurates the 3 New Semiconductor Units on March 13

Mar 13

Three new plants from the Tata Group and CG Power-Renesas join Micron in advancing the manufacturing capacity in India's semiconductor sector.

 

HR & Payroll

HR & Payroll

More Women Are Now Part of India’s Expanding Manufacturing Workforce

Mar 07

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.

 

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