Other Briefings
India-U.S. Agreement on Renewable Energy
India and the U.S. recently signed an MoU to enhance cooperation on energy security, clean energy, and climate change. Here, we discuss and analyze the priority areas highlighted in the agreement and implications for India’s solar power sector.
India Regulatory Brief: Digital Equalization Levy of 6 Percent and New Tax Proposed on Startups with Falling Valuation
In this week’s Regulatory Brief, we examine the digital equalization levy, increasing tax burden on startups with falling valuation, and the central bank’s directive towards cyber-security preparedness in commercial banks.
Pre-Investment Due Diligence in India – New Issue of India Briefing Magazine Out Now
The latest issue of India Briefing Magazine, focusing on Pre-Investment Due Diligence in India, is out now and available to subscribers as a complimentary download through the month of June.
India Regulatory Brief: Passage of Bankruptcy Law, New National IPR Policy, and Draft Geospatial Bill Announced
In this week’s Regulatory Brief, we discuss the passage and provisions of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, the announcement of a new National Intellectual Property Rights Policy, and the implications of the draft Geospatial Bill.
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.
