Other Briefings
How to Set Up a Private Limited Company in India
Foreign firms interested in establishing a wholly owned subsidiary in India can set up a private limited company to access regulatory and tax benefits.
India Announces Industrial Incentive Schemes in Three States, MSME Sector to Benefit
India’s federal government recently notified industrial development schemes for new and existing industrial units in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, aiming to boost the MSME sector.
Maharashtra Shops and Establishments Rules, 2018 Explained
The Maharashtra Shops and Establishments Rules, 2018 are applicable to all commercial establishments in the state, (not covered under the Factories Act), which employ 10 or more workers.
Consumer Protection in India: LM Rules Now Apply to E-commerce, Notified Medical Devices
Consumer protection in India under the amended Legal Metrology Rules 2017 is now applicable to packaged commodities sold on online platforms and will regulate Notified Medical Devices as well.
India’s New Accounting Standard ‘Ind AS 115’ Effective April 1, 2018
India’s new accounting standard, Ind AS 115, is in effect from April 1, 2018, and is aligned with the International Financial Report Standards (IFRS).
Startup India Scheme: All You Need to Know
India is the world’s third largest startup hub. We take a look at the Startup India scheme, and explain how to establish a startup in India and qualify for various regulatory incentives and tax breaks.
FDI in India: Types of Hybrid Financial Instruments Permitted
In recent years, foreign investors have begun to invest in India using hybrid instruments or hybrid securities, that is, financial instruments that combine both debt and equity characteristics.
Antitrust Law in India: A Primer for Foreign Companies
Foreign investors should note that the Competition Act is strictly enforced in India. The article discusses the importance of the anti-trust law, and its regulation of mergers, acquisitions, and combinations.
