| | Weekly business and foreign investment news roundup in Asia by Asia Briefing and Dezan Shira & Associates (An Ascentium Company). |
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| | | | India attracted US$58.85 billion in FDI during FY 2025-26, marking an 18 percent year-on-year increase. Technology, services, and manufacturing continued to drive investment momentum, reinforcing India's position as a key destination for global capital and supply chain diversification. | | | | | Employers and deductors must issue Form 16 and Form 16A for FY 2025-26 by June 15, 2026. These tax deducted at source (TDS) certificates enable employees, vendors, and other taxpayers to claim TDS credits and accurately file their income tax returns. While the Income-tax Act, 2025 introduces new TDS certificates, companies must continue issuing Form 16 and Form 16A for income paid and taxes deducted up to March 31, 2026. | | | | | India has expanded Quality Control Order (QCO) exemptions for Special Economic Zones (SEZs), allowing SEZ units and developers to import all permissible goods required for authorized operations without mandatory BIS certification at the import stage. The reform is expected to reduce compliance burdens, streamline procurement, and improve operational flexibility. | | | | | Karnataka’s revised minimum wages and continuing obligations under the Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1961, require employers to review workforce compliance. Businesses should reassess payroll practices, employee classifications, working-hour policies, and statutory records to ensure alignment with state labor laws. | | | | | Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) in India is evolving from voluntary sustainability reporting to a key compliance requirement, driven by the Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) and growing investor scrutiny. Companies that establish robust ESG frameworks will be better positioned to manage risks and meet stakeholder expectations. |
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