AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSemiconductor Sentiment Turns: TSMC logged record $40B Q2 revenue, but shares slid 4% after it lifted 2026 capex to $60–64B, reinforcing that AI spending needs proof, not promises, as chip stocks dragged US markets. Investor-Friendly Markets: SEBI simplified mutual fund transmission for nominees and legal heirs after an investor’s death, easing address-mismatch frictions and standardizing claims. RBI Currency Modernisation: India is preparing a polymer banknote pilot starting with Rs 10 and Rs 20, with security upgrades and a global supplier tender for polymer sheets. India Investment Push: NITI Aayog’s new Investment Friendliness Index 2026 puts Gujarat top among major states (score 56.6), while Telangana ranks 10th, with reforms aimed at boosting private investment. Pakistan Financing Reality Check: Pakistan secured $16.2B in foreign loans in FY25/26 but missed the $19.92B target, with China refinancing and multilateral disbursements doing much of the work. Pension Fund Fallout: Malaysia’s KWAP confirmed RM163.4M exposure to Indonesia’s eFishery and said it’s pursuing recovery after fraud-related convictions. Energy Sector Governance: Nigeria’s NUPRC told new PPL holders to fast-track development and meet host-community obligations under the Petroleum Industry Act. Local Investment Climate: Cape Town hosted an India-Africa entrepreneurship and investment summit, highlighting trade growth and new deal momentum.
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