AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPakistan–China Battery Push: Pakistan and China agreed to set up a joint working group to explore battery cell manufacturing and advanced energy tech, with visits to CALB in Changzhou highlighting lithium battery platforms and an “integrated new energy ecosystem.” India–US Trade Momentum: US Secy of State Marco Rubio told India it expects to “seal” a trade deal soon, while Jaishankar stressed India’s multi-alignment approach; the visit also keeps the $500bn US-goods pledge in the spotlight amid debate over what’s actually binding. Oil Market Pressure, India’s Shield: India’s fuel demand growth forecast was cut sharply for 2026 as petrol-diesel hikes and conservation measures bite, but BPCL and others insist there’s no shortage—while markets watch RBI’s record ₹2.87 lakh crore dividend transfer and West Asia headlines. China Energy Shock: A gas explosion at a Shanxi coal mine killed at least 90 (with rescue for missing still ongoing), renewing scrutiny of safety lapses. Grid & Storage Theme: US energy storage hit a record-strong Q1 as installations surged, reinforcing the region-wide shift toward resilience as fuel volatility persists.
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