AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPakistan-China Industrial Push: Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz proposed a Guiyang-style digital cooperation and AI/smart agriculture working group, plus a tech-transfer investment conference to boost local manufacturing. Tax & Industrial Policy: Pakistan’s PM aide Haroon Akhtar Khan said the “super tax” on export businesses is fully removed and rates for some non-export profits cut, alongside new incentives for BEES, solar, EVs and autos. Cost Pressure in Adhesives: The Adhesive and Sealant Council reports pricing pressure and rising costs tied to tariffs, Middle East conflict, and energy/raw-material volatility, even as sentiment improves. Pharma Manufacturing & Regulation: India’s FSSAI banned compounded hing powder sales by Everest and Laljee Godhoo for sub-standard and misbranded products. Corporate Moves & Supply Chains: Chase Corp. agreed to acquire UK sealant maker Hylomar, while Moment Energy opened a major second-life EV battery plant in Canada for data centers and hospitals. Energy Efficiency in Power: Iran connected a 290MW steam unit to expand Dalahoo’s complex to 910MW by reusing turbine exhaust heat. Trade Shock for Manufacturers: U.S. tariffs are hitting Canadian manufacturers across sizes, adding uncertainty to production planning. Quality & Testing Focus: India’s National Test House inaugurated new testing and EV battery safety facilities in Bengaluru. Local Manufacturing Support: Texas commissioners approved a tax abatement for a precast concrete plant in Alvarado.
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