| | Weekly business and foreign investment news roundup in Asia by Asia Briefing and Dezan Shira & Associates. |
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| | | | India’s southern state of Tamil Nadu now allows specific shops and establishments to operate 24/7 throughout the year. In an order released on May 8, 2025, this permission is valid for a period of three years starting from June 5, 2025. | | | | | In a report published by the think tank agency NITI Aayog, India is gaining a trade edge over global competitors like China and Canada. The findings highlight strong export growth to the US amid tariff tensions and ongoing trade negotiations. | | | | | India has issued a revised Form CRL-1, effective July 14, 2025, to enhance corporate transparency and regulatory oversight. Form CRL-1 is a statutory filing under Section 230(1) of the Companies Act, 2013, typically submitted by companies to the central government. Companies are now required to disclose detailed information about their subsidiary ownership structures. | | | | | The return of steep US tariff threats under Trump, after the end of the 90-day deadline on July 9, has added new complexity for Indian exporters. We examine how India is balancing BRICS membership with US trade ties and what it means for sectors like pharmaceuticals, auto, and electronics. | | | | | India has received investment proposals worth INR 75 billion (US$874.6 million) to INR 80 billion (US$932.92 million) under the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), according to reports published on July 7, 2025. The central government has received nearly 100 applications from both domestic and international firms seeking to establish manufacturing operations across India. |
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