Energy Data Overhaul: India’s MoSPI is pushing harmonised energy statistics, better biofuel and electricity coverage, and global standards to strengthen clean-energy policymaking. Solar Manufacturing: India’s solar cell push enters a make-or-break phase under ALMM List-II, with industry saying success hinges on cost competitiveness, R&D, skilled manpower, and value-chain integration. Q-commerce Boom: India’s quick commerce is forecast to grow 40% YoY in 2026 as dark-store networks expand and last-mile delivery scales. AI Cost War: Chinese AI models are winning U.S. customers on price as enterprises reassess model spend amid rising computing costs. USMCA Watch: Retail, manufacturing and apparel groups want the USMCA preserved, warning delays could disrupt North American supply chains. China Industrial Shift: Inside China’s factories, AI and computing power are reshaping manufacturing into smarter, more flexible operations. Robotics Push: China expects humanoid robot output to top 100,000 units in 2026 as AI adoption in industry exceeds 30%. Consumer Tech & Retail: Sony’s move to stop manufacturing discs for new PlayStation games after 2028 is sparking backlash; Japan’s Star Fox tops weekly Switch 2 sales. India Logistics Signal: India’s GST e-way bill generation rose 14.5% in June, pointing to resilient goods movement. Cross-border Trade: India and Indonesia expand cooperation across health, pharma, food security, agriculture, fertilisers and clean energy.