By Aman Thakker — Status: Not Started — India only allows 51 percent foreign direct investment (FDI) in multi-brand retail. Further, tough investment regulations targeting foreign investors in this sector have hampered foreign investments. High Difficulty: Legislation, Light Opposition —…
Kerala, Himachal Pradesh, and Andhra Pradesh top SDG India Index 2019; Andhra Pradesh considers decentralization of state capital; Delhi passes new electric vehicle policy; Karnataka allows shops to be open 24×7; Maharashtra discom opposes net metering for rooftop solar due…
By Raymond E. Vickery, Jr — Status: Incomplete — Acquisition price for domestically-produced gas largely set by government through a formula using prices in several developed markets. Pricing of gas from new, deepwater, and high pressure/high temperature wells liberalized but…
By Kriti Upadhyaya — Status: Incomplete — In 2017, the Union cabinet approved the formation of the rail development authority (RDA). This reform further requires an executive order, and an initial allocation of $6.9 million to set up the RDA.…
By Aman Thakker — Status: Not Started — The Fair Compensation in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation, and Resettlement Act, 2013 requires that states obtain approval from at least 80 percent of residents before buying land; making it difficult to find plots for…
By Richard Rossow — Status: Not Started — With changes to India’s bilateral tax treaties with Mauritius and Singapore, India should be more comfortable outlining the real origins of FDI. Difficulty Level: Easy, No Legislation & No Opposition — Simply…
Jharkhand election results show JMM-Congress has unseated BJP; AIIB loaning $210 million for irrigation & solar projects in West Bengal & Rajasthan; Modi government climbs down from plan to adopt a National Register for Citizens; ADB signs $490 million loan…
Protests erupt over the Citizenship Amendment Act; Andhra Pradesh enables state to levy new taxes; Karnataka issues order recognizing third-party solar rooftop investments; Karnataka releases draft education policy for migrant children; Rajasthan raises fees on solar power; Oil production in…
The Lok Sabha passes controversial Citizenship (Amendment) Bill; Gujarat allowing small renewable plants to sell to discoms; Manipur to be brought under Inner Line Permit regime; Karnataka gives preference to Kannadigas in private sector jobs; Tamil Nadu announces local body…
Maharashtra power-sharing struggle continues with BJP’s Fadnavis taking chief minister seat – resigning 80 hours later; Andhra Pradesh cancels all existing bars licenses, releases new solar & wind policies; Haryana creates a Department of Foreign Cooperation; Karnataka approves night-shift employment…
