Biopharma Manufacturing: AGC Biologics will support Flen Health’s wound/skin therapy by scaling recombinant proteins (lactoperoxidase, glucose oxidase) at its Heidelberg GMP facility, targeting Phase II and an IND. Renewables Industrialization: Navitas Solar plans INR 10,000 crore over five years to expand into solar cells, ingots, wafers, BESS and power generation, including a 2.4GW cell plant in Gujarat. Battery Scale-Up: Maxvolt Energy breaks ground on an INR 700-crore Aligarh battery plant adding 10GWh capacity in phases, aiming for EV and storage demand. Auto Decarbonization: Maruti Suzuki commissioned a 300kW green hydrogen electrolyser pilot at Manesar, using surplus solar to produce hydrogen blended with natural gas for manufacturing fuel. Energy Supply Chains: Prysmian and Aurubis signed a long-term copper wire rod agreement, positioning recycled-content supply for grid and electrification cable demand. EU Battery Compliance: The EU Battery Passport is set to evolve into an ongoing tool rather than a one-off build, with mid-scale firms facing the biggest compliance lift. Food Manufacturing Rules: India’s FSSAI proposes restricting “analogue paneer” by banning non-milk constituents from being sold/marketed as paneer. Defense/Industrial Risk: A Bloomberg probe says Yemen’s Houthis are increasingly manufacturing weapons using dual-use equipment sourced via international trading networks. Regional Manufacturing Policy: Nigeria’s manufacturers welcomed CBN’s 350bps MPR cut but warned credit relief may be blunted by high CRR.