India’s International Free Trade Agreements
Major Free Trade Agreements ASEAN-India Free Trade Area. The signing of the ASEAN-India Trade Area (AIFTA) paved the way for the creation of one of the world’s largest free trade area markets, creating opportunities for over 1.9 billion people in ASEAN and India with a combined GDP of US$4.8 trillion.
ESG Reporting in India: BRSR Core, ERP Rules, & ISSB Standards
In July 2023, SEBI added new ESG metrics for mandatory disclosure under ‘BRSR Core’ for certain listed companies in India. The Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) format was initially introduced in May 2021 and replaced …
India's Semiconductor Sector: Three New Plants Get Approved
Mar 13, 2024 · In the interim 2024 Union Budget, India increased the allocation for the scheme to support semiconductor and display manufacturing by 130 percent to INR 690.3 million (US$83.28 million).
India’s Outlook for 2024-25: Key Growth Areas and Investment …
We discuss India's economic outlook for 2024-25 and promising sectors for foreign investment as the country enters a general election year. Despite geopolitical factors and varying FDI trends, India remains a bright spot for global investors, thanks to its robust macroeconomic fundamentals.
What Trends are Driving the Fintech Revolution in India?
According to Kant, “India has a clear shot at cementing a position in the global landscape through regulatory sandboxes” (live testing of new products or services in a controlled environment) and an agile and responsive approach to policies.. Recently, the Reserve Bank of India selected Open Financial Technologies Pvt Ltd to build a blockchain-based cross-border payment system as …
India Skill Report 2023: Key Findings on Talent Availability
Aug 3, 2023 · India’s economic ascent hinges on talent availability. Recent reports, like the Wheebox India Skill Report 2023 and Mercer’s “India’s Graduate Skill Index: 2023”, highlight positive employability figures, especially among youth and women, and growth prospects in technology-driven sectors.
India Briefing News - Business News From India
Nov 13, 2024 · Apple and its suppliers target 32% of global iPhone production and 26% of its value in India by 2026-27. We explore the implications for foreign investment as India strengthens its electronics supply chain and seeks global value chain integration.
India’s Latest Guidelines on International Travel - India Briefing
Feb 10, 2023 · Archived. Full service carrier Vistara has started non-stop flight services to Paris from Delhi under the air bubble agreement between India and Europe, according to reporting from The Economic Times.Under the air bubble pact, Vistara’s Boeing 787-9 (Dreamliner) aircraft will fly twice a week between Delhi and Paris – on Wednesday and Sunday.
List of Countries That Have a DTAA with India
Feb 27, 2019 · India has one of the largest networks of tax treaties for the avoidance of double taxation and prevention of tax evasion. The country has Double Tax Avoidance Agreements (DTAAs) with over 85 countries under Section 90 of the Income Tax Act, 1961.. The purpose of such tax treaties is to develop a fair and equitable system for the allocation of the right to tax …
The Labor Market in India: Structure and Costs
Jan 17, 2019 · India possesses a large labor pool as almost half its population of 1.2 billion is of working age. Naturally, the structure of India’s labor market is diverse; foreign companies need to understand this structure to benefit from India’s demographic dividend.