Technological developments in developing countries are governed by the nature of socio-economic structure of the countries concerned, and depend on factors like technological absorption capacities, administrative and management efficiencies, prevailing technological base, available R&D...

Exporting has evolved to be one of the fastest growing economic activities in recent times. Increased interest in exporting can be attributed to changing economic conditions across the world viz. growing liberalization, integration and global competition, etc. However, in this highly competitive...

Financing resources play a significant role in escalating export ventures particularly of MSMEs (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) which face a stiff competition from the larger firms. Finance is essential not only for successful operation of current activities of the firm but also aids in...

The impact of foreign collaborations or international technology transfers in developing host countries has been a major bone of contention. Literature on this subject has varied views and the role of MNCs in and the sharing of the net benefits between the technology givers and technology takers...

Ever since the transfer pricing rules introduced in India and China they have undergone various updates based upon the requirements and need of countries and trade organisations. Concepts of the APA and SHRs have also been incorporated in their transfer pricing legislations and both countries...

Aircraft leasing industry is a significant industry in the world today. Activities of the leasing firms have increased drastically over the last few decades. Indian aviation industry has seen an unprecedented growth in air passenger traffic both international and domestic over the past decade....

China and India are the two major gainers from the removal of quotas on textiles and clothing with phasing out of Multifibre Arrangement (MFA) with effect from Jan. 1, 2005. However, to reap the maximum benefits of the new quota free regime and to sustain the growth in this sector it is...

International transfer pricing controversies and subsequent litigations with taxation authorities have become the major issues in foreign investments and international technology transfers. Disputes between the taxation authorities and MNCs are mounting up as most of the MNCs are now contesting...

The transfer pricing regulations in India came into force in 2001 with their effective audits beginning from the 2003 onwards. The Central Board of Direct Taxation has constituted a special cell for all transfer pricing audits. Over the past four years or so, there has been a significant...