AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoIPO Watch: Malaysia’s Eckem Holdings filed for an ACE Market listing July 3, aiming to raise RM15m to build a new office/warehouse/lab and add rubber-product capacity—while staying cautious on petrochemical supply risks tied to the US-Iran conflict. Industrial Policy: India’s BHAVYA plan is moving from design to execution: DPIIT released guidelines for 100 industrial parks (₹33,660 crore total), with states invited to bid for the first 50 via a challenge-based process. Energy Storage Supply: Ford Energy and EDF power solutions signed a five-year framework for up to 20 GWh of US grid-scale BESS, with deliveries starting in 2028. Defense Manufacturing: Nibe Group and Elbit Systems agreed to set up energetic materials and propellant manufacturing in India, aligning with “Make in India” and “Atmanirbhar Bharat,” after Nibe’s Shirdi complex inauguration. Trade/Compliance: US DOJ container-cartel allegations prompted Singamas’ executive chairman to step back from public roles as the case unfolds. Materials & Tech: Epsilon launched hard carbon anodes for sodium-ion batteries, targeting the fast-growing grid storage market.
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