AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoIndia-US Energy & Tech Diplomacy: PM Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump held a “productive” phone call, reviewing cooperation across trade, defence, energy and critical technologies as India seeks an interim US deal amid tariff and Russia-oil concerns. India Grid Build-Out: India’s Cabinet approved the ₹1.86 lakh crore Green Energy Corridor Phase-III to evacuate up to 135 GW renewables by 2032-33, including 50 GWh battery storage and central support to keep costs down. Oil Market Tightness: Oil prices hovered above $100 as analysts lifted 2026 forecasts, citing prolonged Gulf disruption and uncertainty over Hormuz flows. Iraq Supplies to India: Iraq emerged as India’s second-largest crude supplier in September, shipping about 579,000 bpd to India through Sept 27. US–Korea Energy Push: Trump is set to announce $200bn in South Korea-linked energy investments, including LNG and nuclear plans, though details face scrutiny. China Taiwan Posture: Xi Jinping reiterated calls for “reunification” with Taiwan and tougher action against “separatists,” ahead of China’s National Day. Japan Industrial Capacity: Mitsubishi Heavy plans a $640m shipyard expansion to boost commercial vessel output by 25% in FY2028. Renewables in the Pipeline: India also advanced compressed biogas policy via the National Circular Bioenergy Scheme (GOBARdhan), aiming to scale CBG production.
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