INCORPORATION OF BUSINESS ENTITY IN INDIA A foreign company planning to set up business operations in India has the following options to set up a business entity:- 1. As an incorporated entity under the Companies Act 1956 through JVs or wholly owned subsidiaries 2. As an unincorporated entity through liaison office/representative office or project office… Continue reading Incorporation of Business Entities In India
THE COMMUNITY TRADE MARK REGISTRATION The Community Trademark was established by the European Council Directive No. 4094 of December 20, 1993. It has been possible since 1 April 1996 to file an application for a Community Trade Mark registration (“CTM”). As the name suggests, a CTM, if granted, covers all countries within the European Union… Continue reading Community Trade Mark Registration
BRAND VALUATION Introduction: A brand is an intangible asset. Some see it as a name and a logo. Others will say that those are just the symbols of what the brand stands for and that what the brand stands for really is the brand. The brand is a covenant with the consumer, a promise that… Continue reading Brand Valuation
FOOD AND DRUG INDUSTRY IN INDIA “AN OVERVIEW” This paper discusses the present Government policy, regulatory and business trends in food and pharmaceuticals Industry in India. These sectors of industry provide multifarious opportunities to potential investors in this Sector, both domestic and foreign. As several policy initiatives are undertaken by the Government of India since… Continue reading Food and Drug Industry in India
LEGAL PROCESS OUTSOURCING Why outsource? The legal industry across the globe is gradually turning towards outsourcing for gaining efficiencies and staying profitable in a highly competitive marketplace. Recognition of the fact that legal companies need to focus on their core competencies and leave back office processes to the hands of competent outsourcers is creating a… Continue reading Legal Process Outsourcing
PROCEDURE FOR INCORPORATING A COMPANY IN INDIA “A SNAP SHOT” Incorporation of Companies in India and setting up of branch offices of foreign corporations in India are regulated by the Companies Act, 1956. The Companies Act of 1956 sets down rules and regulations for the establishment of both public and private companies in India. For… Continue reading Procedure for Incorporating a Company in India
Real Estate Sector in India-An Update INDIA BOOM IN REAL ESTATE SECTOR: AN INTRODUCTION Over the past decade, India has emerged as a leader in the global economy. It is a magnet for foreign direct investment (FDI), and has displaced Mexico as the third most preferred country for foreign investment. FDI in India is expected… Continue reading Real Estate Sector in India
SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONES ‘AN INDIAN PERSPECTIVE INTRODUCTION as “SEZ”) is a geographical region that has economic laws that are more liberal than a country’s typical economic laws. An SEZ is a trade capacity development tool, with the goal to promote rapid economic growth by using tax and business incentives to attract foreign investment and technology.… Continue reading Special Economic Zones
WINE IMPORT INDIA-Multiple aspects of Indian Wine Industry Introduction Wine industry is in a nascent stage in India. Estimates suggest an enormous growth potential of this sector. Both the indigenous wine making industry and the wine market of India require equal attention for proper growth and expansion. We have definitely reached an “inflection point” for… Continue reading Wine Import India
Criminal Liability for misuse of Information Technology Criminal Liability for misuse of Information Technology under Information Technology Act, 2000 and Indian Penal Code, 1860 – A Snapshot Serial Section Offence Name Description Penalty 1. 65 Tampering with computer source document Intentional concealment, destruction or alteration of the computer source code which is required to be… Continue reading Criminal Liability for misuse of Information Technology