AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRegional Trade: Bhutan and Northeast India are looking to deepen commerce through better connectivity and trade facilitation. India has also proposed using the Brahmaputra and Jogighopa terminal as a potential freight gateway for Bhutan. Investment: Bhutan has secured licences and in-principle approvals for Nu 329.16 billion in FDI projects—65.8% of its Nu 500 billion target for 2029, though approvals are not capital already deployed. Hydropower: Adani Power and Druk Green Power have agreed to develop the 770 MW Chamkharchhu-I project, a major cross-border energy investment. Electricity Costs: The government has delayed proposed tariff changes pending a cost review and set aside Nu 400 million to support low-voltage consumers. Digital Payments: More than 8,600 Bhutan-linked UPI transactions have succeeded since September, but merchant and bank integration gaps still cause failures. Food Prices: Egg trays in Thimphu have climbed to Nu 560–600, putting pressure on household budgets.
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