AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoIndia-FTA Push, But Deficit Widens: India’s exports rose 4.22% in FY25–FY26, yet imports climbed faster (6.47%), pushing the trade deficit from $94.66bn to $119.30bn—gains from fresh trade deals are being tempered by continued import dependence. India-Nordics Momentum: Prime Minister Modi’s Oslo push is turning into a broader industrial and green agenda, with a formal Green Technology and Innovation Strategic Partnership and a “green strategic partnership” with Norway focused on clean energy, blue economy and green shipping. Regulatory/Health Signals: EU regulators moved forward on new therapies—Merck’s KEYTRUDA plus Padcev gained a positive CHMP opinion for cisplatin-ineligible bladder cancer, and Pharming’s Joenja won EU marketing authorization for APDS. Energy Policy Tension: Norway warned the EU’s methane rules could disrupt oil and gas output and even raise upstream emissions, highlighting friction between climate policy and supply stability. Liechtenstein Finance: Liechtenstein’s PM told finance leaders stability must stay central as global change accelerates.
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