Tag Archives: foreign investment

A Legal Can of Worms

Posted on March 18, 2012 by webmaster

There’s a proposal to change India’s tax laws regarding foreign acquisitions… going back, retrospectively, to April 1962. That’s probably before some of the people dealing with the consequences were even born. THE BACKSTORY I’ve been reporting here about the Vodafone … Continue reading →

Posted in Doing Business in India | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Versace and Video-games

Posted on November 12, 2009 by webmaster

Two news items caught my attention recently. Versace, which opened a store in Mumbai in 2006, is looking to expand in India. It opened a second store in Delhi, reportedly one of their largest outlets worldwide. And it’s trying for … Continue reading →

Posted in Doing Business in India, Economy | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Nielsen: The thin layer of Indian affluence

Posted on September 7, 2009 by webmaster

Companies planning on selling luxury goods in India should consider Nielsen’s August 2009 survey. For some, it will be a reality check. When I read the press release from Nielsen’s survey of Upper Middle-class and Rich (UMAR) households in India, … Continue reading →

Posted in Doing Business in India, Economy | Tagged , , | 8 Comments

India: Vodafone Offshore Tax Case

Posted on August 22, 2009 by webmaster

Foreign investors in India – and people considering such investments – should be keeping an eye on the Vodafone case, which broadens India’s tax net. The Government of India is about to ask Vodafone PLC why it shouldn’t pay up … Continue reading →

Posted in Doing Business in India | Tagged , , , | 3 Comments