Globex Holdings Keys to Investment: India | Page 4

Section Contents Page No.
Glossary........................................................................................................................... 4 List of Schedules........................................................................................................... 5 List of Tables and Illustrations................................................................................. 5
1 About India.................................................................................. 7 1.1 Geographical Profile............................................................................ 7
1.2
General Life
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7
1.2.1
Standard of Living...........................................................................
7
1.2.2
Education System............................................................................
7
1.2.3
Manpower Availability and Labour Relations.................................
8
1.3
Civil Administration
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8
1.3.1
The Administrative System
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9
1.3.2
Legislative & Political Parties.........................................................
9
1.3.3
Judicial System- Courts & Tribunals..............................................
9
1.4
Economic Overview...............................................................................
9
1.4.1
Trends in Economic Growth............................................................
9
1.4.2
External Trade.................................................................................. 10
1.4.3
Foreign Exchange Reserve.............................................................. 11
1.4.4
External Debts................................................................................. 11
2 Foreign Investment Climate and Policy..................................... 13 2.1 Industrial Policy....................................................................................... 13 2.2 Foreign Investment Policy...................................................................... 13 2.2.1 Joint Venture & Wholly Owned Subsidiaries.................................. 14 2.2.2 Technology Agreements.................................................................. 16 2.2.3 Use of Trademarks and Brand Name.............................................. 16 2.3 SEZ Policy............................................................................................... 17 2.4 EOU, EHTP, STP and BTP........................................................................ 17
3
Entry Options
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3.1
Corporate Entity
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19
3.1.1
Private v / s Public.............................................................................. 19
3.1.2
Wholly Owned Subsidiary............................................................... 20
3.1.3
Joint Ventures- Understanding your prospective Indian partner....... 20