| | Weekly business and foreign investment news roundup in Asia by Asia Briefing and Dezan Shira & Associates. |
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| | | | Amid the ongoing trade restrictions and cross-border tensions with Pakistan, India’s economy remains resilient—maintaining momentum for domestic manufacturers and continuing to attract foreign investments. | | | | | On May 12, 2025, the Trump administration mandated pharmaceutical companies to reduce the prices of drugs sold in the US under the MFN pricing model. This could affect the Indian pharma sector, a key supplier to the US market. | | | | | India’s M&A activity surged in Q1 2025, with 669 deals totaling US$29 billion—the highest volume since early 2022. Key drivers include consolidation in financial services, energy, and technology sectors. | | | | | In 2025, India and Belgium are expanding strategic ties through joint defense ventures, scientific collaboration, and economic diplomacy, with a focus on trade growth, technology transfer, and innovation in space and security sectors. | | | | | The Competition Commission of India has introduced new cost regulation norms to address predatory pricing and deep discounting practices. The 2025 framework signals a shift toward sector-neutral enforcement and stronger market oversight. |
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