Other Briefings
Reducing the Risks Posed by Legislative and Judicial Actions in India
Recent bans on diesel cabs and surge pricing for cab aggregators have significantly hampered business activity in Delhi, underlining the importance of preparation and adaptation for companies that operate in India to mitigate the risks that their businesses face.
India Regulatory Brief: Real Estate Act, 2016 in Effect, Single Window Clearance System for Drones, Satellite Phones
In this week’s Regulatory Brief, we highlight the Real Estate Act, 2016 that came into effect on May 1, the single window clearance system that now includes drones and satellite phones, and analyze the government’s stand on regulations in electronic transactions.
India Regulatory Brief: New Rules to Ease Double Taxation, Contract Workers to Benefit from New Minimum Wage
In this week’s Regulatory Brief, we examine proposed rules to ease Double Taxation, analyze the central government’s directive on mergers between bank and financial entities, and highlight a new minimum wage for contract workers.
India Regulatory Brief: States to Regulate Taxi Aggregators, Key Land Reform Bills Passed in Rajasthan
In this Regulatory Update, we examine the proposed state regulation of taxi aggregators; two key land reform bills passed in Rajasthan; and the legal status of WhatsApp encryption services in India.
Navigating India’s E-Commerce Landscape
India has a vibrant and growing e-commerce industry, which has capitalized on its young population, rising spending power, increased internet penetration, and improvements in supply chain logistics. However, foreign investors will need to consider regulatory constraints and the political environment before entering India’s online marketplace.
India Regulatory Brief: Government Retracts Pension Tax, Regulator Improves Taxpayer Services
In this week’s Market Watch, we examine the government’s flip-flop on the pension tax, tax relief for infrastructure developers, and the an improvement in taxpayer services by the tax regulator.
India Budget 2016: Business Elements
While the union budget focuses on rural and infrastructure sectors, it also included several business elements. In this article, we discuss reforms planned for taxation and regulatory issues, including ways to facilitate ease of doing business in India.
Union Budget 2016-17: An Overview
The union budget focuses on the farming and rural sectors with aims of kickstarting infrastructure projects throughout the country. The budget hopes to generate employment, increase consumption and production, and introducing reforms on tax and FDI.
