Other Briefings
India Regulatory Brief: Maternity Leave to Increase to 26 Weeks and New FDI Rules for Non-Banking Finance Companies
In this week’s Regulatory Brief, we take a look at the implications of the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Bill, 2016, the liberalization of foreign investment norms for non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) as approved by the Union cabinet, and the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2016.
Liabilities of Directors and Shareholders when a Company Defaults in India
In India, a company registered under the Companies Act is considered a legal entity and separate from its individual members or shareholders. Read more to understand the scope of liabilities faced by directors and shareholders in the event of corporate default.
India Releases New National Intellectual Property Rights Policy
India’s new National Intellectual Property Rights Policy will have a significant impact on foreign firms that wish to enter or currently operate in India. The policy, which has been widely criticized, will drastically alter the intellectual property (IP) environment in India. Read our latest article to learn all about the nature of IP risks in India.
India Regulatory Brief: Government Extends Highway Contracts to Attract Investors and More Changes to GST Bill Announced
In this week’s Regulatory Brief, we discuss the government’s decision to extend the tenure of contract for operation and maintenance of highways to attract more investors in the sector, the Bilateral Investment Treaty signed between India and Cambodia, and changes to the GST Constitutional Amendment Bill.
Deciphering India’s Insolvency and Bankruptcy Bill
India plans to introduce a new Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, which will create a new framework to guide companies through insolvency proceedings in India. The Code aims to improve the Ease of Doing Business in India. Read our latest article to know more about how the Code may affect your company as well as the landscape of the Indian economy.
An Introduction to Doing Business in India 2016 – New Publication from Dezan Shira & Associates
An Introduction to Doing Business in India 2016, designed to introduce the fundamentals of investing and doing business in India, is out now and available for complimentary download through the Asia Briefing publications store.
India Regulatory Brief: Faster and Paperless Cargo Clearance and Government Eases Import Rules for Poultry
In this week’s Regulatory Brief, we discuss the overhaul of the existing clearance system for trade in cargo, the changes in India’s poultry import regime, and the controversial ‘fat tax’ introduced in the state of Kerala.
Trademark Registration Procedure in India
Trademarks in India are regulated by the Trade Marks Act of 1999 and help to identify businesses within the country. This article discusses trademark registration procedures, benefits of using a trademark, and the legal protections available to those who have obtained a trademark.
