Industrial Policy & Investment: India’s Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 targets more foreign capital and easier operations by giving clearer, more predictable tax treatment for funds, cloud and data centres, plus extending contract-manufacturing tax benefits for eligible players to 2041. Manufacturing Performance: Latvia’s industrial production rose 0.5% YoY in June, with manufacturing up 5.0% as output gains showed in food, metals, chemicals and electronics. Energy & Industrial Scale-Up: Enphase says it will keep designing and manufacturing critical power electronics in the US, including plans for its AI data-centre solid-state transformer platform. AI for the Factory: Fasoo AI expands data protection to “screen security,” aiming to stop IP leaks via screenshots and screen capture in PLM/CAD/ERP/MES workflows. Dealmaking & Capacity: Prysmian agreed to buy Atkore for about $3.8bn to expand North American electrical infrastructure manufacturing and distribution. Solar Supply Chain: RenewSys India highlights demand for higher-reliability PV encapsulants and backsheets as India’s solar manufacturing ecosystem grows. EV & Logistics Demand: India’s industrial leasing hit a record 36.2m sq ft in H1 2026, led by warehousing and 3PL, with manufacturing and auto activity driving absorption. Corporate Moves: INGENYX launched as an independent medical-device OEM after Teleflex carve-out, while 3D Systems outlined a CEO transition plan.