India has become one of the most attractive destinations for foreign companies looking to invest, collaborate, or operate business. However, with opportunities come obligations and one of the key compliance requirements for foreign companies in India is filing their...
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Foreign Company PAN Registration in India
In an increasingly interconnected global economy, India has become one of the most attractive destinations for foreign investors and companies. Whether you are a multinational corporation entering the Indian market or a foreign entity doing business with Indian...
How to Get Foreign Investment Approvals in India: A Detailed Guide
Thinking about bringing foreign capital into India? You’re not alone! India has emerged as a hotbed for global investors, thanks to its booming economy and robust policy environment. But before you jump in, you’ll need to understand the process of getting foreign...
Differentiating Between Foreign Trade and Foreign Investment
In our interconnected global economy, the terms “foreign trade” and “foreign investment” are often used interchangeably, but they represent distinct economic activities. Understanding these concepts is crucial for businesses, governments, and individuals navigating...
A brief on Foreign Contribution Regulations in India
FCRA i.e. Foreign Contribution Regulation Act was earlier enacted in year 1976 by Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to regulate the foreign funding that received by various charitable institute, political parties, print and other media and to prevent the foreign...
Export benefits on Indian economy and resources.
Every country believes in keeping foreign reserves on a higher side to balance the economy. For that purpose, every economy tends to encourage the exports and motivate the indigenous production. To encourage the exporter every country provides a lot of benefits in...
Investments by some FPIs may attract Retro Tax
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FDI rises 15 per cent during Apr-Sep to $26 billion
https://neerajbhagat.com/fdi-rises-15-per-cent-during-apr-sep-to-26-billion/Foreign direct investment into India grew 15 per cent to USD 26 billion during the first half of the current financial year, according to government data. Inflow of foreign direct investment (FDI) during April-September of 2018-19 stood at USD 22.66 billion. Sectors,...
FDI in Defence Sector in India
Defence Industry in India is subject to Industrial License under the Industries (Development & Regulation) Act, 1951 and manufacture of small arms and ammunition under the Arms Act, 1959. The detailed guidelines in this regard may be seen under the Press Note...
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