Other Briefings
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.
India Closer to Allowing Foreign Law Firms to Practice
Proposed rule changes from the Bar Council of India (BCI) are set to liberalize the legal sector and permit foreign law firms to practice in India. Read more for an outlook on the Indian legal profession and emerging opportunities for law firms seeking to expand into the country.
India’s New Twilight Law: 24/7 Operations for Retailers
India’s Union cabinet recently approved a bill that will allow commercial establishments to operate for 24 hours a day. Here, we assess the impact that the law will have on businesses and the associated opportunities it creates for foreign investors.
India Regulatory Brief: E-Commerce Sector Reacts to Draft GST Bill and Union Cabinet Approves New Mining Policy
In this week’s Regulatory Brief, we examine the provisions of the draft GST bill affecting the e-commerce sector, the new mining policy cleared by the Union cabinet, and the Income Declaration Scheme recently launched by the tax department.
India Regulatory Brief: Government Simplifies Import Process, Model GST Laws Released, and New Aviation Policy
In this week’s Regulatory Brief, we examine the proposed measures to simplify import processing, the draft Goods and Service Tax laws released by the Finance Ministry, and India’s new aviation policy.
