Other Briefings
An Introduction to Doing Business in India 2017 – New Publication from Dezan Shira & Associates
An Introduction to Doing Business in India 2017, 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’s 2017 Budget: Sober Initiative after Heady 2016
India’s 2017 budget combines a number of regulatory and tax reforms that will underscore the strong performance of the country’s economy. While the budget does not contain major fireworks, many businesses will appreciate the government’s commitment to steady reform.
Did India’s 2016 Budget Live Up to its Promises?
In last year’s union budget, the government set the right priorities for the business community. However, the government has been less successful in implementing policies and executing goals. Investors should plan to monitor the 2017 regulatory landscape to understand the impact of this year’s budget.
The Developing Strategic Partnership between India and Mongolia: Challenges and Opportunities
Narendra Modi became the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Mongolia in May of 2015, with the aim of developing a strategic partnership. In this article, we discuss key aspects of their growing alliance, including the most recent setback which has pushed Mongolia deeper into China’s arms.
India’s 2017 Budget: What should SME investors look for?
The countdown to the 2017 budget of India has begun. Will the government unveil big ticket reforms or support its established goals? This is what SME investors should look for.
India Market Watch: Investors Eye India’s Agri-tech Startups and Indian IT firms Brace for New US H-1B Norms
In this week’s Market Watch, we take a look at India’s agri-tech startups, the country’s fast-growing business travel segment, and the concerns of the IT-BPO industry over new H-1B visa norms in the US under President Trump.
Singapore and India to Include Limitation of Benefits in DTAA Amendment: Implications for Foreign Investors
On April 1, 2017, Singapore and India’s amended Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement will come into effect, including a Limitation of Benefits clause. Find out more about what this clause includes and what its implications are on bilateral trade between Singapore and India.
India Market Watch: Consumer Durables to Cost More in 2017 and 20% Indian Migrants UAE Bound as per OECD Report
In this week’s Market Watch, we look at the slowdown in India’s consumer durables industry, the sudden capture of market share by Chinese smartphone manufacturers, and the growth of Indian migrants to the UAE.
