AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoIndia Rates Watch: ICICI Bank Global Markets flags inflation at 5.0% in FY27 and says 50–75 bps hikes are likely as food and fuel risks build. Nepal-China Dealmaking: Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal heads to Beijing for four days, including talks to deepen Nepal-China ties and an investment conference push. Japan-UK Investment Push: London and Tokyo are set to agree an £18bn package spanning AI, semiconductors, quantum and dual-use tech, with tens of thousands of jobs expected. Banking Calendar: RBI lists multiple June bank holidays, with closures next week on 15 June (regional) and 21 June (Sunday). India Infrastructure & Growth: Agartala’s Maharaja Bir Bikram airport is ready for international operations as passenger traffic nearly doubles over 12 years. China Tech & AI Controls: Meta begins unwinding its $2bn Manus acquisition, complicating AI collaboration as Beijing presses divestment. Tourism Finance: Japan local governments expand hotel accommodation taxes to fund tourism amid concerns about guest demand. Regional Energy Integration: Sarawak backs a common ASEAN Power Grid framework to speed cross-border power investment. Market Sentiment: India’s retail inflation is reported at 3.93% in May, keeping pressure on RBI policy expectations.
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