Registrations for external commercial borrowing (ECB) by corporates fell to $26.6bn in the last fiscal year due to rising global interest rates. After gradually increasing during the first three quarters of 2022-23, registrations dropped in Q4. ECB inflows for the year totalled $23.8bn, only marginally higher than outflows.
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