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July 02, 2026

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Weekly business and foreign investment news roundup in Asia

by Asia Briefing and Dezan Shira & Associates (An Ascentium Company).

INDIA EDITION

TOP STORIES THIS WEEK:

India HR Guide 2026: Wage, Payroll, and Employer Compliance

India’s labor and payroll rules are changing fast. Our latest HR guide helps employers understand the four labor codes, wage compliance, payroll reporting, tax changes, and key HR obligations for 2026.

India’s July 2026 Income Tax Calendar: Key ITR, TDS, and TCS Deadlines

July brings the first major quarterly compliance test under the Income-tax Act, 2025. Check the key ITR, TDS, and TCS deadlines businesses and taxpayers need to act on.

Bihar Repeals Shops and Establishments Act: Will Other States Follow?

Bihar has moved first on labor code alignment by repealing its Shops and Establishments Act. See what changes, what remains, and what employers should prepare for next.

Trade Mis-invoicing Risk Prevention in India: Importer and Exporter Checklist

Cross-border trade documentation is under growing scrutiny. Use this checklist to review customs, banking, GST, tax, accounting, valuation, HS classification, and related-party transaction risks.

Employee Compensation During Layoffs and Business Restructuring in India

Planning layoffs, retrenchment, closures, or restructuring in India? Understand the compensation, social security, and statutory benefit rules employers must manage before taking action.

India’s MedTech Localization Push: Opportunities for Manufacturers and Investors

India’s push to localize high-value medical devices is opening new opportunities for manufacturers, component suppliers, and investors. See where incentives, infrastructure, regulation, and market demand are creating entry points.

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