Published in the French language, this article would serve as an initial guide for investors keen to engage with India, aid review and decide an optimal entry strategy. It helps to navigate through the complexities when it comes to starting a business in India, a deep understanding of the preferred investment route, type of entity chosen, regulatory compliances, labour regulations, intellectual property rights, taxation, or even exit strategy.

India's Covid Budget focuses on infrastructure & ease of business for growth & investment amid global headwinds. Infrastructure, digital banking, & 5G prioritized; GIFT city promoted. Reforms include tax & insolvency changes, sunrise industry support, & customs rationalization.

RBI's new auditor appointment guidelines for banks, Urban Co-operative Banks and NBFCs (including Housing Finance Companies) apply from FY22, superseding earlier rules. NBFCs (non-deposit taking) with assets under INR1,000 crores can retain existing procedures.