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One-stop shop for information on developing your business in India
The Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs has launched the database ‘Developing your business’, aimed at stimulating business with emerging markets like India. The database contains information about grants (for example on Programme for Cooperation with Emerging markets – PSOM), import and export support
(CBI), investment, research, networks, training courses and relevant websites.
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Dutch companies in India
Over 100 Dutch companies have a presence in India. Click on
List of Dutch companies to get address details and profiles of the companies.
India Business Guide
In 2007 we present a revised and updated edition of the India Business Guide 2007. Since it was first published in 1997, the Guide has proved a useful tool for Dutch investors and entrepreneurs exploring India as a business destination. The Guide gives all information you need to do business in India. It covers topics ranging from a general description of the Indian economy and of emerging sectors to more practical information like Regulations on Foreign Direct Investments, Running a Business, Taxation and Labour laws. Finally, the Guide shares with you the useful business advise from experienced Dutch companies already active in India. Their most important tip: be patient, in the long term it will pay off. The 2007 edition of the guide is specifically web-designed which should make it easier and quicker for you to find the information you are looking for.
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Information Page India
The Export Promotion Board in the Netherlands (EVD) created an Information Page on Doing business in India. It gives page you can find information on: latest news, background information on India (factsheets, jurisdiction), sector information, EVD activities, documents, projects and tender information.
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Market orientation and Matchmaking
One of the prime responsibilities of the Trade network in India and the EVD in the Netherlands is to facilitate Dutch companies in exploring possibilities of the Indian market and to introduce them to potential business partners, clients and governmental officials. The procedure starts at the EVD in the Netherlands. After an intake interview the EVD sends the company profile and the specific business requests to the Trade Network in India. In return the company receives a Market Orientation Advise (MOA) within six weeks. If required, the Trade Network in India will assists with follow-up activities. The services are free of charge.
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General website EVD (Dutch)
E-mail:
general email address and
contact persons India at EVD
Seminars and fairs
The
Trade network lists the most important fairs and seminars in India. The list is updated bi-monthly. It also contains reports of fairs and seminars visited by the
Trade network.
Click on List of seminars and fairs in India
Indian (Governmental) Organisations
Ministries in India
For information about Indian governmental organisations click here
Foreign Investment and Implementation Authority - FIIA
The Foreign Investment and Implementation Authority (FIIA) has been set up to facilitate quick translation of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) approvals into implementation. FIIA also provides a one stop service to foreign investors by helping them to obtain necessary approvals, sort out operational problems and meet with the Governmental agencies to find solutions for problems.
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e-mail:
fiia@ub.nic.in
Foreign Direct Investments in India
The Ministry of Commerce & Industry published the brochure ‘Investing in India; Foreign Direct Investment Policy & Procedures’ which is intended to serve as a guide to prospective investors / entrepreneurs coming to India.
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Export – Import Policy
TThe Export and Import Policy is available on the internet of the Ministry of Commerce & Industry (Director General of Foreign Trade).
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Indian Federations and Associations
Dutch (Governmental Organisations
Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency (NFIA)
FMO - Netherlands Development Finance Company
Centre for the Promotion of Imports from developing countries
Netherlands Foreign Trade Agency
Dutch Economy & Business
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