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March 19, 2026

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Weekly business and foreign investment news roundup in Asia

by Asia Briefing and Dezan Shira & Associates.

INDIA EDITION

TOP STORIES THIS WEEK:

Strait of Hormuz & India's Oil Supply: Import Dependencies & Mitigation Measures

India’s reliance on Hormuz-linked energy imports is being tested by geopolitical tensions, prompting a strategic pivot toward diversified sourcing and alternative routes – key developments for investors tracking inflation, logistics, and supply chain risks.

India Updates AS-22 to Align with OECD Pillar Two: Key Accounting and Tax Implications

India’s latest amendment to AS-22 aligns domestic accounting standards with the OECD’s Pillar Two global minimum tax framework – introducing key changes in how companies account for tax impacts while easing deferred tax complexity. Businesses must reassess reporting strategies as global tax rules reshape financial disclosures.

Protecting Your Brand in India: Trademark Registration and IP Strategy for Foreign Firms

With rising IP filings and intensifying competition, trademark registration in India is no longer optional – it is critical to building brand equity, ensuring legal protection, and supporting long-term market expansion.

Don’t Let Late Fees Drain Your Capital: Unlock Concessional Filings via the CCFS-2026

The Companies Compliance Facilitation Scheme 2026 (CCFS-2026) offers a one-time three-month window (April 15–July 15, 2026) for companies to regularize overdue filings at reduced fees. It allows delayed filings with a 90 percent fee waiver and concessional options for dormancy or strike-off, easing compliance burdens.

India's Press Note 3 Revision Unlocks China-Linked Capital in 2026

India has recalibrated its 2020 FDI restrictions under Press Note 3 by introducing a 10% beneficial ownership threshold. The March 2026 revisions signal a pragmatic shift, with New Delhi cautiously opening the door to Chinese capital while retaining strategic screening safeguards.

Standardizing Payroll in India: Leveraging the National Floor Wage Under the New Labor Codes

India’s labor regime is streamlined under the Code on Wages, 2019, introducing a statutory floor wage as a national baseline. It ensures no state minimum wage falls below it, creating a uniform income protection standard while guiding compliance and cost planning for businesses and investors.

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