Author: rohiniramya

Its hard to believe its only been two months now since India announced a lock down with never-seen-before travel restrictions. Work from home is a norm now that almost seems to have universal acceptance. Predictions pour in every day on what will be the new normal, when the pandemic will stop and if businesses can […]

If a chair and desk are primary requirements to work and one is forced to work from home – is it really a “perquisite” if your employer rents them for you. This is one of the questions uppermost on most employers’ minds these days, amidst grappling with all of the other consequences of the pandemic.  […]

Covid-19 cases in India have tripled in the one month since ‘Unlock.1’, raising the specter of community transmission.  While citizens prepare to avoid this infection with masks and social distancing, one cannot rule out the possibility of exposure to the infection altogether.  In the event exposed, an estimated 6% -7% of patients may need medical […]

In view of the continuing impact of the pandemic, and bearing in mind the additional time businesses / taxpayers will need to return to normal, the Indian tax authority has announced further extensions in deadlines (previously extended in announcements made by the authority in March 2020 / May 2020).  The extensions relevant to employers / […]

Here is a ready chart to help one identify current status of the immigration, tax and social security compliance impacting international assignees / their employers in India during #Covid19.  Covid19 Visa / Work permit restrictions International commercial flights into India are banned until midnight 30 June 2020, post which further relaxations / restrictions will be […]

In the absence of a comprehensive network of Social Security Agreements (SSA) between India and other countries and even more importantly, with gaps in coverage having a deep impact on retirement planning, it may be time for the Indian Provident Fund laws to be amended to secure coverage for all Indian citizens, whether employed by […]

The Indian Government has removed #covid19 restrictions on business visits to India. Foreign nationals can now seek fresh Business visas to arrive in India by making applications to the concerned Indian Consulates in their home country. A multiple-entry Business visa / an Electronic visa that is already held will not be treated as a valid travel document […]