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November 13, 2025

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Weekly business and foreign investment news roundup in Asia

by Asia Briefing and Dezan Shira & Associates.

INDIA EDITION

How Offshore Accounting Drives Scale, Speed, and Efficiency

Offshore accounting has evolved from a cost lever into a core pillar of modern finance, enabling companies to scale efficiently, accelerate insights, strengthen compliance, and give finance leaders the bandwidth to focus on strategic decision-making.

India's Per Capita Income Growth: 2024-25 Analysis

Current estimates indicate that India’s per capita income is around US$2,600 in FY 2024-25 and could approach US$5,000 by 2030; a level typically associated with increased demand for higher-quality and lifestyle-oriented products.

Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro Tops India’s Drug Sales – What It Reveals About the Country’s Health Market

Mounjaro’s rapid rise—from launch to India’s top-selling drug in just months—reflects a convergence of clinical need, rising consumer aspiration around wellness and weight management, and growing provider confidence in GLP-1/GIP therapies for patients requiring both glucose and weight control.

Public Holidays in India 2026 and Key HR Considerations

Explore India’s 2026 public holiday calendar including national, gazetted, restricted, and state-wise holidays. Learn how HR and payroll teams can plan ahead to stay compliant with labor laws.

Delhi Shops and Establishments Act: Conditions for Extended Business Hours

On August 7, 2025, the Government of the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi issued a notification titled “Delhi Exemption 2025,” granting conditional relaxations to all shops and commercial establishments, except liquor outlets, from select provisions of the Delhi Shops and Establishments Act, 1954 (Delhi S&E Act).

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