Asia Briefing’s India Focused Regulatory and Operational Business Updates

← Back to Home Subscribe

October 30, 2025

View in browser

Weekly business and foreign investment news roundup in Asia

by Asia Briefing and Dezan Shira & Associates.

INDIA EDITION

Regulatory Standards When Selling to the Indian Market

Expanding into India requires strong regulatory readiness. Read our latest publication to understand compliance regarding product certification, BIS/FSSAI approvals, labeling rules, import compliance, GST registration, and evolving data protection laws.

India’s Luxury Market Potential for Italian Brands

India’s luxury goods market is expected to touch US$12.1 billion in 2025, placing it among the top global growth engines. Italy’s niche brands will find new opportunity in India – where rising affluence, artisanship, and business reforms redefine growth.

GST Registration in 72 Hours: India's New Auto-Approval System to Begin Nov. 1, 2025

From November 1, 2025, India will roll out a simplified GST registration system, offering automatic approval within three working days for most new applicants. The central government expects the initiative to cover around 96 percent of new registrants.

How Amazon Inc. Built its India Fulfilment Empire

Global e-commerce giant Amazon Inc.’s expanding logistics network in India, encompassing 100 fulfillment centers, 12 million MSMEs, and US$13 billion in exports, provides strategic insights for investors and enterprises exploring opportunities within the country’s evolving e-commerce sector and regulatory landscape.

Chennai Investment Brief: What Makes the City a Top FDI Hub

India Briefing examines why the southern metropolis of Chennai and capital of Tamil Nadu is a location worth serious consideration for investors and companies seeking to tap India’s dynamic market and export-oriented manufacturing base.

We hope you're enjoying this India Edition.

To receive any of our other complimentary regional editions, including ASEAN, Vietnam, China, Middle East, or our Asia weekly round-up you can add or change subscriptions. Or newly subscribe a friend.

COMPLIMENTARY BUSINESS RESOURCES:

Data Compliance in China: A Roadmap for Foreign Investors

This issue of China Briefing Magazine offers foreign investors a clear roadmap through the country’s complex regulatory terrain, from cross-border data transfers to localization rules and sector-specific enforcement.

Timor-Leste at the Crossroads: An Investor’s Playbook for ASEAN Integration

This issue of Timor-Leste at the Crossroads provides a strategic outlook on how Timor-Leste’s economic shift can translate into durable opportunities. It highlights where reforms, demographics, and regional integration are converging, and what conditions matter most for sustainable returns.