Guide to India’s Public Holidays & Festivals
WEBAlthough there are many ways to manage this schedule, most companies in India offer 10 to 14 public holidays, depending on the company’s past practices and industry norms, as well as the discretion of the concerned states. Companies doing business with state and government authorities must note their respective holiday calendars.
Import and Export Procedures in India - India Briefing
WEBFeb 26, 2024 · As India seeks to boost two-way trade, we discuss the import and export procedures, including updates under the Foreign Trade Policy 2023. A key goal for authorities is trade facilitation to streamline trade compliance and customs procedures – part of the broader India@2047 blueprint, which aims to elevate India’s global trade share to 10 percent by 2047.
Women and Work in India: Trends and Analysis
WEBApr 18, 2022 · Despite experiencing structural improvements to their lives, such as decline in fertility rates and expansion of women’s education, India’s female LFPR is on a downward track. As per World Bank estimates, the female labor participation rate in India fell to 20.3 percent in 2019 – from more than 26 percent in 2005 and 31.9 percent in 1983.
India, UK FTA Negotiations: Key Updates - India Briefing
WEBMar 9, 2024 · India and the UK concluded the fifth round of negotiations towards their free trade agreement (FTA), on July 29. Spread over two weeks, both sides maintain confidence in the status of their technical talks. As of September 5, India and UK trade negotiators reportedly completed discussions on 19 of the 26 chapters under the proposed FTA.
India’s OTT Media Services Industry: Key Players and Market Trends
WEBNov 8, 2022 · The growth of OTT is expected to continue with new research from Media Partners Asia (MPA) highlighting a second growth phase. The company expects India’s OTT market to more than double in value to almost US$7 billion by 2027. The sector’s expansion has been accelerated by the stay-at-home entertainment consumption trends during the pandemic but also by India’s increasing internet ...
HR Policies in India: 10 Best Practices for Employers
WEBOct 29, 2019 · Indian employment laws are diverse and form a complex framework that employers must navigate carefully when constructing contracts. Apart from labor laws, there are industrial laws, The Companies Act, and the Contract Act, 1872 that govern employment conditions in India. Both the state and federal governments create and enforce laws pertaining to employment, which can complicate compliance for ...
A Guide to Minimum Wage in India in 2024 - India Briefing
WEBMay 8, 2024 · Most media report that the average Indian salary for unskilled work ranges between INR 2250 (US$26.95) to a maximum of INR 70,000 (US$838.50) per month, under the Minimum Wages Act. However, the median monthly salary in India comes at around just INR 29,400 (US$352.17).
Business, Legal, Tax, Investment, Accounting News | India Briefing
WEBMenu. India Briefing has developed into a premium source for insight on doing business in India. It publishes business news concerning foreign direct investment into India, including the most important tax, legal and accounting issues. The India Briefing Magazine was first published in 2009, and is contributed to by investment professionals ...
India's Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAA)
WEBDouble Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAA) provide significant benefits for individuals and businesses engaged in cross-border activities, helping to mitigate the burden of paying taxes in multiple jurisdictions. Here are some strategies and examples to optimize tax liabilities through India’s DTAA, and why consulting with tax experts or ...
India’s Minimum Wage Structure: A Brief Explainer
WEBAug 29, 2017 · The Minimum Wage Act of 1948, passed by the Indian parliament, fixes the minimum wage for certain ‘scheduled employment’ categories – which is applicable to the whole of India. The minimum wages given under this Act apply to both skilled as well as unskilled laborers. Under the 1948 Act, a Tripartite …