AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWinter Air Pollution Crackdown: Delhi will curb pollution with a phased plan starting Nov 1—dust-generating demolition and outdoor construction banned from Nov 1 to Jan 31, and a stricter construction/demolition freeze from Dec 10 to Jan 20—along with higher parking charges, staggered office timings and 50% work-from-home. Industrial Pulse: India’s industrial output rose 8% y/y in August, driven by 9% manufacturing growth and 12.3% electricity output, while mining contracted 5.6%. Energy Storage & Batteries: TERI highlighted the need for a circular battery ecosystem—manufacturing, second-life use and recycling—while Exide Energy Solutions commissioned a 6 GWh lithium-ion cell phase in Bengaluru. EV/Engines Watch: Suzuki unveiled its 10-year tech strategy, including direct-injection turbo and series-hybrid range-extender plans for developing markets like India. Trade & Logistics: India bought 2 million barrels of Iraqi oil at a discount, and China-India container rates stayed elevated as vessel space tightens. Legal/Policy: Delhi High Court asked whether using a celebrity’s photo violates personality rights when copyright sits with the photographer. Defence Ecosystem: CDS N.S. Raja Subramani outlined “BUILD” to prepare India’s defence ecosystem for drone, AI, cyber and space-driven warfare.
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