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July 09, 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:

I ndia-UK CETA Rules of Origin: Will Your Goods Qualify for Tariff Benefits?

With the India-UK CETA taking effect on July 15, 2026, exporters, importers, and manufacturers must understand the rules of origin before claiming preferential tariffs. Learn how QVC, origin criteria, product-specific rules, and documentation requirements affect eligibility.

Representative Office in India: A Low-Risk Market Entry Route for Foreign Companies

A representative office can help foreign companies explore the Indian market without undertaking commercial activities. This guide explains RBI approval, eligibility rules, permitted activities, compliance requirements, and when this structure makes sense.

Commercial Contracts in India: Safeguards That Reduce Business Risk

Strong contracts are critical for managing disputes, timelines, obligations, remedies, and agency authority in India. See the key safeguards foreign businesses should build into commercial agreements before signing.

India Market Entry for US Investors: What to Decide Before Setting Up

India offers major opportunities for US investors, but market entry requires careful decisions on entity structure, tax, state selection, compliance, and operations. This guide explains how to build a scalable India strategy from the start.

New EPF Rules 2026: What Employers Must Update Now

India’s new Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) Scheme, 2026, marks an important step in implementing the Code on Social Security, 2020. Effective July 1, 2026, the framework modernizes EPF administration through enhanced digital compliance, streamlined employee services, revised employer reporting obligations, and a one-time amnesty mechanism, requiring businesses to review payroll, HR, and statutory compliance processes.

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COMPLIMENTARY BUSINESS RESOURCES:

An Employer’s Guide to Wage, Payroll, and HR Compliance in India in 2026

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From Scale to Strategy: India–Singapore Pathways for Growth and Innovation

This report examines the corridor’s role in manufacturing, digital infrastructure, green finance, talent, and innovation, helping investors assess growth pathways, risk factors, and cross-border expansion potential.

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