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