AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoIndia-UK Trade Deal: The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and the Social Security “Double Contribution Convention” will kick in on July 15, with tariff-free access for key auto components and broader services market access. EV & Grid Readiness: Ember says India needs about 10 GWh of battery storage now to cut solar curtailment caused by coal plants’ minimum operating limits. Green Hydrogen Compliance: MNRE launched the Green Hydrogen Certification Portal to streamline certification and regulatory compliance, while pushing state policies and indigenous electrolyser manufacturing. Automotive Milestone: Force Motors rolled out its 200,000th locally made Mercedes-Benz engine at Chakan, reinforcing India’s premium auto supply chain. Real Estate Pressure in Mumbai: BMC curbs threaten timelines for 1.43 lakh under-construction homes as water supply to sites is restricted. Healthcare Regulation: India tightened OTC rules for cough syrups, requiring prescriptions to curb misuse. Energy Security Watch: LNG imports fell nearly 21% in May as West Asia disruptions hit routes via the Strait of Hormuz. Education & Talent: IIT Delhi topped India in QS World University Rankings 2027 at global rank 118. Corporate Moves: NBCC sold commercial space worth Rs 2,857 crore; RailTel received a Rs 52.56 crore LoI for disaster recovery IT infrastructure.
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