AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoUS-India Crisis Signals: India’s strategic community is alarmed by reports that Washington may not offer automatic support if Pakistan-backed attacks escalate, with US officials warning they’ll act on national interests—an issue India has historically managed through calibrated retaliation. Middle East Energy Shock: The Strait of Hormuz disruption is still feeding into India’s inflation and fuel stress, as India raised petrol and diesel by ₹3/litre for the first time in four years and oil firms warn it may not fully close the gap. US-China Summit Fallout: Trump’s Beijing trip ended with few concrete breakthroughs, but Taiwan remains the flashpoint after Xi’s tougher warning; Trump also publicly acknowledged cyber and spying exchanges. India-UAE Deepening Ties: Modi’s visit is translating into energy and defence deals, including the UAE storing up to 30 million barrels in India’s strategic petroleum reserve. Japan Labour Pressure: Japan paused special visas for restaurant workers near quota, forcing operators to rethink hiring plans. Industry Push: Rajasthan inaugurated India’s first semiconductor packaging/OSAT facility in Bhiwadi, adding momentum to the electronics manufacturing drive.
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