AGP Executive Report
Last update: 29 minutes agoSoutheast Asia Market Expansion: Hyrax Oil signed distributor and technical services deals to expand its ester transformer fluids and industrial lubricants across Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam. Policy & Compliance: The Philippines’ BIR issued guidelines clarifying when a 0.5% creditable withholding tax rate applies to wholesale purchases involving top withholding agents, importers and manufacturers. Solar Manufacturing Relief: India extended ALMM List-II exemption for net metering and open-access projects to Dec. 31, 2026, with stakeholders saying it could unlock up to 10 GW of stalled C&I solar. Fire Safety Crackdown: After a deadly helmet-factory fire in Homagama, Sri Lanka, and a separate Ahmedabad firecracker blast, authorities reported deaths, ongoing firefighting, and major illegal stock seizures and inspections. Industrial Automation & Materials: China highlighted AI-enabled production for ultra-thin substrate glass for displays, while modular construction demand is rising for factory-built building modules overseas. Corporate Moves: Ather Energy raised Rs 1,300 crore via QIP; Transition VC launched a Rs 1,500 crore fund targeting energy transition and advanced manufacturing startups.
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