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November 27, 2025

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Weekly business and foreign investment news roundup in Asia

by Asia Briefing and Dezan Shira & Associates.

INDIA EDITION

India Joins Global Trend with Kerala's Right to Disconnect Bill 2025

Kerala’s Right to Disconnect Bill, 2025 sets a new benchmark for employee well-being by defining clear boundaries for after-hours communication. The proposed rules protect employees from digital overload and potential workplace repercussions, reinforcing India’s evolving labor landscape.

How India’s New OSH Code Reshapes Labor Compliance for Foreign Investors

India’s Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (OSH) Code, 2020 consolidates 13 labor laws into one modern, compliance-friendly framework. With elevated safety standards and streamlined procedures, foreign investors, manufacturers, and SMEs gain greater clarity on workforce governance.

RBI 2025 Draft Rules: New Framework for Foreign Branch and Office Setup in India

The RBI’s FEMA draft regulations (2025) aim to reshape how foreign businesses establish branches, liaison offices, and project offices in India. By replacing the 2016 framework, the draft proposes a more transparent and simplified entry route for global companies.

Depreciation Rules and Asset Management under Indian GAAP: An Explainer

Accounting depreciation in India is governed by two key regulatory frameworks – the Companies Act, 2013 (Schedule II) and the Indian accounting framework, which includes Indian GAAP and the Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS).

India-Cyprus Relations: Strategic Partnership and Economic Roadmap 2025–2029

India and Cyprus are deepening their bilateral ties under the Joint Action Plan 2025–29, emphasizing cooperation in defence, connectivity, and innovation. For businesses, this strengthened partnership opens new avenues for cross-border investments and sectoral collaboration.

India Notifies All Four Labor Codes, Ushering in Landmark Workforce Reforms

Effective November 21, 2025, India has officially activated all four major Labor Codes—Wages, Industrial Relations, Social Security, and OSHWC. This marks one of the most significant overhauls of the country’s labor framework, reshaping hiring, compensation, compliance, and workplace safety norms.

India Expands Electronics Manufacturing Push with Second ECMS Approval Round

India has cleared the second batch of proposals under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS). The new approvals bring 17 projects, over INR 71.7 billion in investments, and nearly 12,000 new jobs—further cementing India’s position as a rising electronics manufacturing hub.

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