Solar & Policy Momentum (India): India’s DCR-compliant solar module production hit 17.87 GW while sales reached 16.99 GW, with NISE tracking cells, modules, stock and certificates—another sign of scale-up in domestic PV manufacturing. Clean Mobility Rules (India): TERI urges a technology-neutral fuel framework, arguing EVs, CNG/CBG and LNG each fit different vehicle categories; meanwhile CAFE-III norms were notified with weight-sensitive targets and EV “super credits.” Sustainability in Manufacturing (Beds): The National Bed Federation relaunched its “Pledge for Our Planet,” adding an ecodesign assessment toolkit to help members benchmark product scores under ESPR. Industrial Automation Visibility: Zen Media’s benchmark found AI visibility for the top 100 industrial automation vendors averaged just 4%, with owned manufacturer content driving higher mentions. EV Supply Disruption (Europe): Stellantis will pause production at French plants in October due to long-range battery module shortages, underscoring how battery supply is now a direct manufacturing constraint. Workforce & Restructuring (UK): Greggs plans to consult on closing four manufacturing sites, putting about 740 jobs at risk, alongside modest sales growth. Defense Manufacturing & Tech: Smart Shooter won a $150m ceiling IDIQ for SMASH counter-drone fire control, while STARK unveiled the Vanta 12 USV aimed at surveillance and EW missions. Robotics for Real-Time Quality: Inbolt raised €11m to expand AI vision for robots, targeting faster deployment and fewer defects on factory floors.