AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEnergy Storage Push: Maruti Suzuki commissioned a 1 MWh BESS at its Kharkhoda plant to store surplus solar power and cut emissions, while TERI floated a 57.5 MW/115 MWh BESS tender for BRPL across four Delhi grid stations. Grid Flexibility Focus: An EAC-PM working paper warns India’s power challenge is shifting from adding generation to managing flexibility as solar strains the grid, especially during “double ramp” winter periods. EV Momentum: FADA data shows India’s EV retail share crossed 12% in June 2026, with EV sales up 63% YoY to a record 306,220 units. Biofuels Resilience: AIDA says ethanol supply is getting steadier as feedstocks diversify beyond maize, supporting the next phase after E20. Policy & Compliance: FSSAI issued show-cause notices to Lotte India and Ferns N Petals over alleged misleading labelling. Monsoon Disruption: Heavy rains and landslides hit multiple states, including Kerala’s Wayanad tunnel area, while Mumbai’s civic body plans a study into recurring tree-falls during monsoon. India-Indonesia Defence & Trade: Modi’s Jakarta visit underlined deeper defence cooperation, including BrahMos and ASTRA missile deals, plus maritime and critical minerals collaboration.
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