AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEnergy Security: A former diplomat warns India’s crude, LNG and LPG dependence—and parts of its renewables supply chain still reliant on China—makes disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz a direct risk to energy security and strategic autonomy. Green Power Grid Build: The Union Cabinet cleared the ₹1.86 lakh crore Green Energy Corridor Phase-III, targeting evacuation of up to 135 GW renewables by 2032-33 with 50 GWh BESS to cut curtailment and congestion. India-US Business Push: PM Modi and US President Trump held a “productive” call on trade, defence, energy and critical tech as India seeks an interim US deal; Commerce minister Piyush Goyal also urged American manufacturers to co-invest in advanced manufacturing. Manufacturing Momentum: India’s formal manufacturing sector grew—GVA +9.6% and industrial output +7.8% in 2024-25—adding 1.4 million jobs. Payments & Consumer Tech: Apple Pay launched in India via Axis Bank, while iPhone 18 Pro demand reportedly jumped nearly 20%. Logistics & Trade: A Taiwan-based shipping line launched a weekly service to Mombasa, and rail logistics is being pitched as the next multimodal freight lever for exports. Policy & Regulation: TRAI’s 5G slicing rules sparked a clash between telcos and consumer groups over coverage and service-quality benchmarks.
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