AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBhutan-Economy Watch: Bhutan’s GST rollout is under fresh scrutiny after early collections lagged targets, while Electricity Tariffs: MPs again questioned the timing and household impact of the proposed tariff revision, with low-voltage users facing a steep jump; Energy & Industry: government responses point to rising charcoal import costs and push for more domestic production via new licenses, and a Renewable Energy Tax Exemption Bill is set to cut indirect taxes on approved clean-energy inputs; Finance & Credit: National Council members renewed calls for easier, cheaper lending for cottage and small industries amid persistent credit gaps; Infrastructure: concerns over the Nganglam–Panbang highway’s maintenance during widening/resurfacing have been formally raised with Project DANTAK; Regional Context: India’s “Chicken’s Neck” corridor is back in focus as West Bengal clears handover of key highway stretches to central agencies, underlining how Bhutan’s geography keeps regional connectivity and security tied to business outcomes.
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