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July 23, 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:

Registering a Trademark in India: How Foreign Companies Can Protect Their Brand

India follows a first-to-file trademark system, making early registration critical for foreign businesses planning market entry. This guide explains how to protect trademarks and logos against brand squatting, registration delays, market entry barriers, and costly disputes.

Drafting Commercial Contracts in India: Clauses and Risks Businesses Should Review

A poorly structured contract can expose businesses to payment disputes, tax risks, operational delays, IP leakage, and enforcement challenges. We outline the key clauses, legal requirements, and dispute resolution considerations foreign companies should address when contracting in India.

Importing UK Luxury Cars Under the India–UK CETA: Tariffs, Quotas, and Origin Rules

The India–UK CETA introduces phased tariff reductions for qualifying UK-manufactured vehicles through tariff rate quotas (TRQs) rather than eliminating duties outright. We explain how vehicle category, origin, TRQ, and Rules of Origin determine access to preferential rates.

Capital Gains Exemptions in India: What Foreign Companies May Claim

Foreign companies and multinational groups may qualify for capital gains exemptions on specified real estate disposals, compulsory acquisitions, and industrial relocations. This guide covers the qualifying transactions, reinvestment timelines, holding conditions, and documentation businesses should review before claiming relief.

India ESI Compliance: What Foreign Employers and Subsidiaries Must Do

Foreign companies employing staff in India must determine whether their establishment and workforce fall within the Employee State Insurance (ESI) scheme. We explain registration, employee enrolment, contribution, record-keeping, reporting, and inspection obligations under India’s social security framework.

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