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November 20, 2025

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Weekly business and foreign investment news roundup in Asia

by Asia Briefing and Dezan Shira & Associates.

INDIA EDITION

India Notifies Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules 2025: How Should Firms Prepare

India has officially entered a new era of digital governance with the notification of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules 2025, bringing into effect India’s first full-fledged digital privacy law. India Briefing examines the key provisions, compliance timelines, and penalties.

India–US Trade 2025: Top Commodities, State-Level Export Trends

The US remains India’s largest export destination, while India is now a top 10 trading partner for several American states. In this article, India Briefing explores top US states exporting to India, India’s major exports to the US, HS-code trends, and strategic sector opportunities.

CDSCO Moves to Regulate Medical Device Software in India

CDSCO Moves to Regulate Medical Device Software in IndiaThe Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has released draft guidance for regulating medical device software, including AI and cloud-based systems. This aligns India’s MedTech framework with global standards, enhancing clarity, compliance, & investor confidence.

Data Review: Services Sector Contribution to India’s GDP in 2025

India’s services sector is entering a new phase of innovation-led growth, driven by rapid advances in technology, finance, and digital infrastructure. Businesses and investors should focus on high-value, export-oriented service models.

Evaluating ROI: Impact of the Design-Linked Scheme in India’s Semiconductor Sector

India’s Design Linked Incentive (DLI) Scheme helps semiconductor startups and MSMEs recover design costs, scale commercialization, and build IP-driven growth, positioning India as a global hub for chip innovation and self-reliance.

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