The removal of India’s ₹2,000 banknotes from circulation is expected to increase liquidity in the nation’s banking system and result in a decline in borrowing rates for government and corporate entities. The Reserve Bank of India said there is around INR3.62tn ($49bn) worth of the banknotes in circulation as of the end of next March.
India, France near deal on tax treaty, to lower levy on dividends paid to French parent companies
India and France are nearing a revised tax treaty that will reduce dividend taxes for French parent companies holding over 10% stakes to 5%, while