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May 07, 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:

Onshoring Indian Family Offices: Why GIFT City’s 20-Year Tax Holiday Beats Singapore

Indian family offices are increasingly onshoring to India’s GIFT City as extended tax incentives, IFSC reforms, and regulatory flexibility strengthen its position as a viable alternative to Singapore for cross-border wealth management.

Stamp Duty in India: What Foreign Investors Need to Know Before Executing Documents

India’s stamp duty system is a critical legal tax framework that validates commercial agreements and directly impacts the enforceability of cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&A), financing, and investment transactions.

BIS Certification in India (FMCS Scheme I): 2026 Guide for Foreign Manufacturers

Foreign manufacturers exporting to India face rising compliance pressure as Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification under Foreign Manufacturers Certification Scheme (FMCS) becomes critical for uninterrupted market access across expanding QCO-covered sectors.

India's M&A Trends Q1 2026: Deals, Sectors, and Investment Outlook

The mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market in Q1 2026 remained resilient in India as strong deal volumes, mid-market transactions, and outbound expansion offset declining deal values amid global uncertainty.

Why Indian Critical Drug Exports are Surging in 2026: The Role of FTAs

India’s pharmaceutical exports are surging in 2026, driven by rising global demand for generic medicines, oncology therapies, vaccines, and specialty drugs alongside expanding trade access through new free trade agreements (FTAs) and strategic export partnerships.

Step-by-Step Guide to Entering the Indian Market for Australian Companies

Australian businesses are increasingly adopting phased India entry strategies in 2026, combining AI-ECTA trade advantages with digital incorporation reforms and state-specific investment ecosystems to scale operations more efficiently.

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