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• Indian solar panels face US scrutiny for possible links to China forced labourWhile CBP does not specify what types of electronic equipment it has detained, polysilicon, a raw material in solar panels, is identified as a high-priority sector in the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA), and solar panels have historically made up most of the stopped shipments in that category, according to industry sources.
• India's silver imports to double on demand for solar, investmentIndia's silver imports are set to nearly double this year due to rising demand from solar panel and electronics makers. Investors are purchasing silver for better returns compared to gold. Imports might reach up to 7,000 tons. The import duty cut has also boosted investment demand.
• Recession has its own losers & even winners: 5 stocks from pipes and wire sector with upside potential of up to 44%Whether it comes or not, but the fact is that since the first week of August, there has been a talk of possible recession in the US. The first reaction was that of panic and then as usual, across the globe a trade got in motion to sell possible stocks and sectors which are going to get hit. There is enough evidence to show that if there is a recession then it is the metal sector stocks which get the hit first as the metal prices tend to come down. Already if one looks at performance of the metal stocks, they have under performed in the last two weeks. Now there is an inverse relationship between the falling price of metal and margins of the many user industries. So, while metal prices come down, metal stock gets hit, there is another set of companies which might end up gaining, in terms of margins and better bottomline. Given the fact that some of these companies have strong brands they should be on watch list for a possible short term tactical investing if and when the word “ R” is heard back on the street.
• Solar panel makers seek retroactive duties, citing import surgeSolar manufacturers have sought retroactive tariffs on imports from Vietnam and Thailand, claiming these are being dumped below market prices.
• The rise of a technological powerhouse: China threatens trade war with electric car dominanceChina's rise to dominance in the electric vehicle sector, especially in battery technology, stems from groundwork laid in the United States decades ago. Chinese companies have enhanced these early innovations, leading to world-leading production capabilities. This development, supported by vast investments in education and research, has sparked global economic and political debates on future industrial strategies.
• Reliance Industries to commission first solar giga-factory in FY25Reliance Industries Ltd announced its intent to commission its first solar giga-factory within the current fiscal year, planning an initial 20GW solar PV capacity by end of 2024-25. This would be part of efforts to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2035, involving facilities for renewables and battery storage, aiming at reducing import reliance.
• China rules solar energy, but its industry at home is in troubleChina's solar energy market has seen rapid growth over the past 15 years, now dominating global production and exports.
• China rules solar energy, but its industry at home is in troubleSUMMARY1: Over the past 15 years, China's solar industry has faced upheaval despite dominating the global market. Plummeting prices and overcapacity led to massive losses, forcing many companies to cut costs drastically. Beijing's industrial policies, extensive support, and willingness to let companies fail highlight the chaotic landscape. Struggling firms and disappearing subsidies reflect the challenges in China's solar sector.
• Modi govt may ease curbs on some Chinese investmentsIndia plans to ease restrictions on Chinese investments in non-sensitive sectors like solar panels and battery manufacturing, areas where domestic expertise is lacking. This move, following tightened scrutiny in 2020 due to border tensions, aims to improve economic ties while maintaining restrictions on sensitive sectors like electronics and telecom.
• Economic Survey: Need diversified energy sources to overcome transition challengesIndia’s energy needs are expected to grow 2-2.5 times by 2047 to meet a growing economy's developmental priorities and aspirations, it said. The major challenges facing India’s energy transition are technology, raw materials, availability and access to affordable finance, and availability of land, the survey said.