Provision of information on India; its economy; potential for business and investment; current economic reforms; foreign investment policy; and trade opportunities.

Business and investment environment; Financial and Banking Sector;
Stock Exchange; and Commodity Exchanges.
Foreign Investment and Investment Incentives.
Exchange controls; Corporate Taxation; Repatriation of foreign capital;
Remittance of profits/dividends/assets.

Information on Regulatory constraints and reliefs.
Foreign trade and customs duties and regulations.
Registration of Intellectual Property Rights.
Legal Environment. Labour – supply, laws, social security and employee benefits.

Special Requirements for foreign nationals – visas and work permits, taxation, foreign remittances etc.

Assistance to Australian Banks, Finance companies; Stock Broking companies in
identifying financing opportunities in India as well as for locating joint venture
partners; Setting up in India.

Follow-up on behalf of Australian Banks, Financial Institutions and Finance/
Investment companies with The Reserve Bank of India. Advice on banking/
finance related matters concerning India.

Introductions to importers of Australian goods in India.

Identification of and introduction to potential Indian joint venture partners for Australian manufacturers.

Provision of research on specific industries and projects in India as a whole as well as in specific regions of India.

Provision of market reports and project feasibility reports tailored to meet specific requirements of Australian companies.

To Assist Australian companies in setting up operations in India:

a) Advice on establishing a company as a subsidiary or as a joint venture
    company.
b) Assistance on filing applications with the Indian Government and
    appropriate authorities.
c) Follow-up with Indian authorities on behalf of the Australian company, as
    and when necessary.
d) Advice on location of industry in specific regions of India.
e) Sources of finance for foreign investment.
f) Financial reporting and audit requirements.
g) Providing confidential information on specific companies or competitors.
h) Research on specific products and markets in specific regions of India.
i) Assistance in location of office premises.

Introductions to Government Departments and Officials, Industrialists, Chambers of Commerce and Trade Associations in India.

Problem solving for commercial transactions between Australian firms and
Indian companies.

Assistance to Australian companies in public relation activities such as :

a) Press/Media conferences and coverage.
b) Organisation and participation in industry specific seminars and exhibitions.
c) Organisation and management of other special events and meetings.