Other Briefings
India’s Employment Visa Procedures
Employment visas are an annual headache for foreign businesses and businesspeople in India. In this article, we provide a step-by-step guide to the current process of obtaining an employment visa in India.
Payroll Processing and Compliance in India – New Issue of India Briefing Magazine Out Now
Businesses in India have to contend with a multitude of employment laws and regulations. This issue of India Briefing Magazine informs readers about the most updated calculation of payroll and gratuity in India, social security laws, and the benefits of outsourcing payroll processing.
Navigating HR Due Diligence in India
India offers exciting growth prospects as a rapidly developing emerging market with a large workforce. This article focuses on the conduct of pre-investment human resource due diligence checks, which are vital to secure foreign investors against possible operational, reputational, and financial risks.
Working as an Expat in India – New Issue of India Briefing Magazine Out Now
India is the second most favored destination for expatriates that want to work in emerging markets. In this issue of India Briefing Magazine, we look at India’s living and working environment, HR and payroll laws, and the taxation norms as applicable to foreign nationals.
India’s Public Holidays in 2017
Many foreign HR managers struggle with the holiday schedule in India. This article outlines the government’s official schedule, explains its rationale, and suggests best practices for managing public holidays at your business.
Remitting Money from India: Procedures and Regulations
Remitting money from India is often a daunting procedure for both foreign businesses and expatriates living in the country. In this article, we highlight the various regulations and schemes available.
India’s Idle Provident Fund Accounts to Accrue Interest Following Government Notification
As part of the government’s labor reforms, a new notification was recently introduced allowing interest on dormant employee provident fund accounts. Read on to see how this will benefit India’s working populations as well as other schemes related to the provident fund organization.
Indian Government Set to Introduce Reforms to Labor Laws
In a sign that the government wants to get serious about overhauling labor laws, India plans to introduce a proposed Wage Code bill that will guarantee minimum wages across the country in the winter session of parliament.
