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February 05, 2026

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Weekly business and foreign investment news roundup in Asia

by Asia Briefing and Dezan Shira & Associates.

INDIA EDITION

India-US Trade Deal Cuts Tariffs, Lifts Export and Investment Outlook

India’s tariff reset with the US cuts duties to 18 percent, restoring predictability for cross-border commerce and potentially unlocking delayed investment decisions across manufacturing and supply chain-linked sectors.

The Union Budget 2026-27: India Focuses on Long-Term Economic Expansion with Major Infrastructure Spending, Manufacturing Growth

India’s Union Budget 2026–27 shifts decisively toward execution-led growth, backing manufacturing, infrastructure, and tax certainty to position India as a long-term operating and export base for global investors.

What the Binny Bansal Tax Residency Ruling Means for HNIs Moving Abroad

India’s Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) ruling in the Binny Bansal case sends a clear signal to founders and high net-worth individuals (HNIs): managing day counts is not enough, tax residency will hinge on economic substance, continuity of ties, and genuine relocation.

Economic Survey of India Report for 2025-26: Hightlights for Foreign Investors

India’s Economic Survey 2025–26 signals resilient, services-led growth driven by domestic demand and reforms, making structural alignment, emerging sectors, and medium-term strategy key for investors and businesses.

India Amends Foreign Investment Rules for Insurance Companies

Amendments to India’s insurance law fully liberalize foreign ownership in the sector, align investment rules with FEMA, and tighten governance, making the country more accessible to global insurers and offering clearer localization expectations.

Financial Services Annex Under India-EU FTA: Key Prospects

The financial services annex finalized under the India–EU Free Trade Agreement expands market access, enables fintech collaboration, and advances digital payments integration, thereby positioning India as a high-growth financial market and a fintech export base for Europe.

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