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The Northeast is transforming with over ₹5 lakh crore investment, driving economic integration and peace. A new India-Assam-Nagaland MoU targets a ten-fold increase in hydrocarbon production from 500 million tonnes, boosting energy security and regional growth.

NCB urged 250 chemical and pharmaceutical companies to adopt a Voluntary Code of Conduct to flag suspicious transactions, curbing illicit drug production. Industry welcomed the initiative for supply chain integrity.

India's first 508 km Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail project advances rapidly. Operating at 320 kmph, it will connect 12 stations, reducing travel to under two hours, boosting economy, and introducing advanced rail technology.

Ahmedabad Fashion Week boosts the city's creative economy, fostering talent and cross-sector collaboration. New platforms integrate heritage with modern fashion, positioning Ahmedabad as a hub for design, innovation, and sustainable growth.

The global Firebrick Magnesia market is set for significant expansion, projected to grow from 3.2-3.8M tonnes in 2026 to 4.5-5.0M tonnes by 2035 (3.8% CAGR). Growth is driven by steel sector modernization and industrial expansion in Asia.

India faces continued LPG uncertainty despite a ceasefire and falling crude oil prices. Damage to Gulf production sites keeps prices elevated; domestic cylinders are Rs 942, up Rs 89. India diversified imports, with the US now supplying 55%.

Steel prices in India remained under pressure during June as weak construction activity, cautious buying, and rising inventories weighed on market sentiment. Long steel products witnessed sharper declines, while flat steel prices remained relatively stable due to export support, firm coking coal costs, and limited import competitiveness.

India aims to be a global EV electronics hub, with its market projected to reach $110.7B by 2029. Policy support like PLI (Rs 1.75L Cr investments) and semiconductor initiatives are driving growth, attracting $40B global capital, despite import dependencies.

Falling oil prices and the U.S.-Iran deal are set to narrow India's trade deficit, which was $28.21 billion in May. This will ease pressure on the economy, reducing the crude import bill of $22.7 billion last month.

AM Green plans a green ammonia production and bunkering hub at Tuticorin port, Tamil Nadu, advancing India's green energy infrastructure.